Running without front signals
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Cruiser
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From: NOVA
You didn't upset me, my question had nothing to do with visibility.
I understand the risks involved in riding a motorcycle.
I understand the risks involved in riding a motorcycle.
Road Captain
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If the rears still work the only issue would be if the hot wire on the front signal touched metal it would ground out. Black tape will prevent that. 12V DC has to have a complete circuit for the electricity to flow.
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for the cost of some wire you can lengthen your wires and mount em down low. by that I mean at the bottom of the bike where the bottom crash bar mount is. looks good at night, and not everybody has em down there.
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I'll preface this by saying "cool" ... I understand your concept and like the stripped down look. Who needs 'em? I think as long as the connector you removed them from is properly insulated from being grounded (i.e., wrapped securely with electricians tape) you should be good to go.
On a separate, but related subject I'm not sure of your jurisdiction's inspection requirements or how hard-a$$ your state troopers are (NOVA = Northern Virginia? ... Nova Scotia?) but, the state of Washington has some legal requirements on the books that if your bike came with 'em, you can't remove 'em. Also, gotta be 24" or higher off the ground, blah, blah, blah ..... You catch my drift. In WA, the first violation of the minimum equipment (also loud pipes, etc) is $42, second is more expensive, and so forth ....
Just a few thoughts on the subject. Your bike looks good!
R/
Priest
On a separate, but related subject I'm not sure of your jurisdiction's inspection requirements or how hard-a$$ your state troopers are (NOVA = Northern Virginia? ... Nova Scotia?) but, the state of Washington has some legal requirements on the books that if your bike came with 'em, you can't remove 'em. Also, gotta be 24" or higher off the ground, blah, blah, blah ..... You catch my drift. In WA, the first violation of the minimum equipment (also loud pipes, etc) is $42, second is more expensive, and so forth ....
Just a few thoughts on the subject. Your bike looks good!
R/
Priest
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I ran into a stalemate in my neighborhood: I arrived at stop sign at same time as opposite traffic... If other person has no idea I intend to turn left then they may just procede same time as me and cause an accident. this is when I found the signals are useful and put them back on.
other than for that particular circumstance I think front signals are useless clutter.
you can remove just fine. The leftover plug is female and you can just tape up to be safe.
I still want them gone but I leave em on.. maybe when the new bars arrive and I have the wires out again off they will come.
other than for that particular circumstance I think front signals are useless clutter.
you can remove just fine. The leftover plug is female and you can just tape up to be safe.
I still want them gone but I leave em on.. maybe when the new bars arrive and I have the wires out again off they will come.
Cruiser
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Not a problem on my '06
Ran without mine for a while when I was waiting for parts and there were no issues at all. I would however, as you stated, protect the ends so they don't short.
Hey WDR... we do care about your health!! And I'm hoping that our friend Bluessman isn't relying on his front turn signals to keep him safe!
"TRUST NO ONE" especially when their vehicle is bigger than yours!! 
Ride safe!
Hey WDR... we do care about your health!! And I'm hoping that our friend Bluessman isn't relying on his front turn signals to keep him safe!
"TRUST NO ONE" especially when their vehicle is bigger than yours!! Ride safe!
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