Turn signal and ghost brackets (D/U warning)
Turn signal and ghost brackets (D/U warning)
So I will try to step by step this for those who ever got frustrated with this process.
I wanted to install ghost brackets but had to relocate the turn signals to do so. My issue was that I have a luggage rack on the back hole which is where the turn signal is supposed to go. My remedy was to relocate them to the side brace on the plastic license plate bracket. I used the original hardware except for the purchase of shorter bolts (3").
first I unscrewed the rear turn signal from inside the fender.
Next, I located and cut the wire leading to the turn signal, and unhooked it from the guides that kept it close to the inside of the fender
I made a makeshift template by poking two holes through a piece of paper were the two holes were that lead the wire and bolt to the turn signal in its original location (ok....kind of ghetto but it worked....lol)
I used the template to mark off the hole location in the license plate bracket and drilled it out
I used the 3 inch bolts that I got for like 85cents at home depot to replace the original bolts
Threaded my wires and bolted my turn signal into place...then I spliced the ends
Crimped the wires together using parts from a turn signal relocation kit I got from "baseman" (thanks again)
I tucked them under and wire tied them to the license plate bracket to keep them away from the rear tire. Then I did the same process to the other side. Here are a few angles of the finished result. I really don't think they look to bad where I put them.
The rest was easy as far as the install of the docking points for the brackets....just followed the directions with the kit.
And with the bracket in place
Thanks for the suggestions that I got from everyone. Maybe someone can be helped by this thread in the future if they get frustrated.
I wanted to install ghost brackets but had to relocate the turn signals to do so. My issue was that I have a luggage rack on the back hole which is where the turn signal is supposed to go. My remedy was to relocate them to the side brace on the plastic license plate bracket. I used the original hardware except for the purchase of shorter bolts (3").
first I unscrewed the rear turn signal from inside the fender.
Next, I located and cut the wire leading to the turn signal, and unhooked it from the guides that kept it close to the inside of the fender
I made a makeshift template by poking two holes through a piece of paper were the two holes were that lead the wire and bolt to the turn signal in its original location (ok....kind of ghetto but it worked....lol)
I used the template to mark off the hole location in the license plate bracket and drilled it out
I used the 3 inch bolts that I got for like 85cents at home depot to replace the original bolts
Threaded my wires and bolted my turn signal into place...then I spliced the ends
Crimped the wires together using parts from a turn signal relocation kit I got from "baseman" (thanks again)
I tucked them under and wire tied them to the license plate bracket to keep them away from the rear tire. Then I did the same process to the other side. Here are a few angles of the finished result. I really don't think they look to bad where I put them.
The rest was easy as far as the install of the docking points for the brackets....just followed the directions with the kit.
And with the bracket in place
Thanks for the suggestions that I got from everyone. Maybe someone can be helped by this thread in the future if they get frustrated.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
Looks great...I was thinking of doing something similar with mine..I want to mount the original sigs on either side of the sparto tail light. (drill into each side of the tail light). I wonder has anyone done this yet??. or will there be too many lights in a small area.
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Bill
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Bill
I just used my old throw overs to bolt to the brackets for now. It will have to work as I have some more stuff to do to the bike first (handlebars, exhaust, detachable windshield ... etc.....). It does however give me a he11 of alot more storage now.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 166
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From: Austin, TX
Awesome post man... thanks for taking the time to do it. I am looking to get rid of my side license plate mount on the wide glide and do something under the fender for the plate and the lights. Otherwise I don't have many options for side plates, sissy bar, bags, etc. Problem is, the WG has that chopped fender.... so I am still limited.
I agree with the soldering suggestion though. I did commercial electronic security for 7 years and the preferred method is solder and electrical tape. Way too many problems otherwise.
I agree with the soldering suggestion though. I did commercial electronic security for 7 years and the preferred method is solder and electrical tape. Way too many problems otherwise.
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Nice job Ken, and great pix. You'll love having the storage when you need, but like one of those "Murphy's" corrolaries about bills rising to absorb all available income, your bike "necessities" will ALWAYS multiply to fill all available stowage space.
