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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Can anyone tell me if a 1951 FL originally came with turn signals and a front brake light switch ?
 
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No front brake switch assembly was ever available for pans.

I have the optional turn signal assembly for my 49 pan but it is not mounted. Switch assembly is mounted to handlebars and the wires are in a cloth loom.

My 65 pan came with the turn signals. The are wired internally through the handlebars.

Pic of a 49 FL with the optional passing lamp kit as well as the turn signal kit...


These accessories are fairly rare today and are not cheap if they are OEM. Taiwan Ted has the aftermarket stuff but they have no guide markings on them and are easily detected as such
 

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Thanks for the info panz4ever. I've attached a pic of my 51FL.
 
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Thanks for the info panz4ever. I've attached a pic of my 51FL.
Nice chop! Clean and simple withe the right amount of chrome. Pic of the 51 I had until 98 (sold it to help pay for my daughter's college education)

 
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Very nice ! Here's a more recent pic of mine. I changed to a solo seat.
 
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