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**Half Squid** · 06-02-04, 07:40 AM

Everyone get there stickers in MA ?

I got mine yesterday at the local Harley shop! Good thing, because the local sport bike dealer probably would have failed me for my rear tire at the wear bars and my hiden rear directionals ( Which I need to fix so people can see where I am going!) I like the pipes I have but I have nowher to put rear directional beside the intigrated set up that I had to get rid of because it kept blowing bulbs. Plus I'm sure it's difficult for cagers to really know what my tail/brake/directionals are really indicating!

Anybody have a custom idea? I'll post a pic of the rear if the bike later to see if anyone has a good idea..

**patricia929** · 06-02-04, 08:08 AM

yeah, i took the afternoon off yesterday and made 3 trips to gbm to get my bike and my husband's 2 bikes inspected. no problems

half squid - did i see you in wayland on saturday?

**ftrain** · 06-02-04, 08:22 AM

What is the deal with the bulbs blowing? Too much voltage or is it from vibration?

**hohum** · 06-02-04, 09:14 AM

Could be voltage if its aftermarket bulbs, or it could be the heat if the new mount location doesn't allow the bulbs to cool/they are too close to the pipes

Best bet for a solution is to get one of the LED setups for the rear...

Cheers,
Chris

**skiierx** · 06-02-04, 09:47 AM

Well, I changed my oil, mounted new tires, did a basic cleaning all on Monday to make sure it is ready to be inspected. All looks good, I might have to do it today if the rain holds off.

Local harley shops seem to be the only way to go, if you have questionable mods!!

Jamie

**OreoGaborio** · 06-02-04, 10:15 AM

i went to Cycles 128 in beverly last saturday & they couldn't pass me cuz of my directionals.... gotta find another place somewhere on the north shore & get it taken care of ASAP!!!.

**bemused** · 06-02-04, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
i went to Cycles 128 in beverly last saturday & they couldn't pass me cuz of my directionals.... gotta find another place somewhere on the north shore & get it taken care of ASAP!!!.

Kirkers, on Rte 1 North in Peabody.

always get my bike inspected there, haven't had any problems.

'course, I don't know how radical your directionals are...

**Stoneman** · 06-02-04, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid
Anybody have a custom idea? I'll post a pic of the rear if the bike later to see if anyone has a good idea..

I have that same problem with the TL-R (directional location). Here's what I plan to do...

Getting some sheet metal (even an old license plate'll do) and cutting and bending it so that it'll hold my license plate and short stalk directionals. But I'm gonna put tabs on it that'll bend in behind the plate so that when I mount the directionals, you won't see the stocks, just the lenses...

Not sure if that gets across what I'm gonna do. Basically, from the rear, you'll see the license plate and JUST the directional lenses. The directionals will stick out on either side of the plate...

**OreoGaborio** · 06-02-04, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by bemused
Kirkers, on Rte 1 North in Peabody.

always get my bike inspected there, haven't had any problems.

'course, I don't know how radical your directionals are...

just integrated rears, shaved fronts

Linkey - http://www.ziplink.net/~ctroiane/pic...s/DSC04588.JPG

Kirkers is like right across the street from Daddy's Junky Music, or somewhere around there, right? I thought that was still Saugus. But then again i just consider that ENTIRE section of RTE 1 to be in Saugus

**bemused** · 06-02-04, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
just integrated rears, shaved fronts

Linkey - http://www.ziplink.net/~ctroiane/pic...s/DSC04588.JPG

hm-m-m... dunno 'bout that. I've got (large) flushmount fronts, shortened-stalk rears (custom mount after I removed the fender, but OEM signals), and they didn't even bat an eye... dunno if they would take exception to yours.

one way to find out, tho...

**bemused** · 06-02-04, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
Kirkers is like right across the street from Daddy's Junky Music, or somewhere around there, right? I thought that was still Saugus. But then again i just consider that ENTIRE section of RTE 1 to be in Saugus

further north than that... sorta right across from the Royal Garden / BK... just before the Bel-Aire diner (I hear it's famous) on the northbound side.

**Half Squid** · 06-02-04, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by patricia929

half squid - did i see you in wayland on saturday?

Yup I was on 126S on 20 just to get gas then back to 126S over to 62 E. Took the back roads to Billerica for a family function. Was that you and the Hub at the lights crossing over 20 I waved too?

**Half Squid** · 06-02-04, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman

Not sure if that gets across what I'm gonna do. Basically, from the rear, you'll see the license plate and JUST the directional lenses. The directionals will stick out on either side of the plate...

I have seen this done, should work tit Jay. Wish I had room to even do that....

I may have to modify the location of the exhuast so they are not so tight to the tail. 1. So the heat like Hohum says is not a factor in blowing the bulbs. ( I dont think it is )
2. So my directionals can stay put and people will accaully be able to see them!

Another option is to mount some flush mounts to the side of the tail, which will require drilling holes in the tail. (Not something I want to do...) Or make up something similar to what you Describe Jay but have the licence plate bracket the whole size of the plate with tabs at the bottom at a 45 degree agle out the bottom and mount short stockers there. This will take away from the clean look I have now thou....

What to do?

Next expensive option is to buy a new undertail with built in directionals... That will run $200 to $350, kind of pricey for a small issue like this. Glad I was able to get a sticker!!!

**patricia929** · 06-02-04, 11:07 AM

yup, that was us at the lights. i thought it may be you - recognized the awesome arai helmet

**TLRMan** · 06-02-04, 11:42 AM

Tires are all that's needed to get my sticker...They should be at my doorstep on friday.....Weather sux, so I'm not worried...

OreoGaborio....I'm right down the street from you in Danvers....
I'm a 1/4 mile off of RT.1

**CheshireNinja** · 06-02-04, 11:51 AM

Given Directionals are a SAFETY issue, and that visibilty of those directionals could SAVE YOUR LIFE from getting rear ended by a cager who wasn't paying enough attention, I would think that you would make damn sure that they were legal and visible, not going with something sketchy or questionable or even slightly confusing.

If you get rear ended, the driver claims not to have seen you, and your directionals are found to be illegal, then there is the possibility that the driver will not have been found to be in error. The shop can lose their inspection license, and you may wind up at fault for the accident.

Don't mess around with your life.

**OreoGaborio** · 06-02-04, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by TLRMan
Tires are all that's needed to get my sticker...They should be at my doorstep on friday.....Weather sux, so I'm not worried...

OreoGaborio....I'm right down the street from you in Danvers....
I'm a 1/4 mile off of RT.1

Oh no kiddin... i'm like 1/2 a mile off 95. right up the street from Masconomet HS

**Half Squid** · 06-02-04, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by CheshireNinja

Don't mess around with your life.

I have been using hand signals constantly since I did the change over to directionals that are questionable, but the reason I am looking to fix the issue is exactly the reason for finding a better display of signals! Plus the issues with the integrated system, which also was questionable for ussing as directionals! All the purpose of safe riding. Defence is your best play while riding a motorcycle..

**PinHead** · 06-02-04, 04:09 PM

I have seen the directionals intergrated into the tail lens. Not legal but it was easy to see.

**TLRMan** · 06-02-04, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
Oh no kiddin... i'm like 1/2 a mile off 95. right up the street from Masconomet HS

Ah! Endicott st?

**Stoneman** · 06-02-04, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by PinHead
I have seen the directionals intergrated into the tail lens. Not legal but it was easy to see.

I had mine like that on the TL-R for oh, about 20 minutes. You & I think they're easy to see. Problem is some idiot behind ya not having a clue when ya got the directional flashing AND you're hitting your brakes...

**OreoGaborio** · 06-02-04, 10:51 PM

Originally posted by TLRMan
Ah! Endicott st?

yeah, Endicott as soon as you get off the highway, then take a right, cross into Topsfield & it turns into Washington

i'm probably gonna swing by Kirkers ASAP & get it inspected the way it is, but I'm actually thinkin bout buying some smaller blinkers that are legal... maybe somethin that mounts to the license plate bracket & toss those on later

**OreoGaborio** · 06-03-04, 11:54 AM

heh... just got "legal"

EDIT: TLR, i just noticed you're in Aerospace... i just graduated from Daniel Webster College w/ a BS in Aviation Managment... now i look forward to meeting you even more

**bemused** · 06-03-04, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by OreoGaborio
heh... just got "legal"

EDIT: TLR, i just noticed you're in Aerospace... i just graduated from Daniel Webster College w/ a BS in Aviation Managment... now i look forward to meeting you even more

Kirkers?

btw... don't tell that old geezer you're looking forward to meeting him-- it'll only go to his head, and then he'll be impossible to live with...

**OreoGaborio** · 06-03-04, 12:03 PM

hahaha, nice

Yes, Kirkers.... rte 1 northbound about 300 yards before the Golden Bananna

KIRKERS PERFORMANCE CYCLE 127 NEWBURY ST PEABODY, MA 01960-3810 978-536-2646

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