TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
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TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
Finally got around to relocating my turn signals on my 2006 FATBOY. I know this has been a popular topic around here lately, so I just wanted to post a step-by-step process for others to reference. Hope it helps. Thanks to everyone for the input.
Remove signals from bars, pull wires out.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3968.jpg
Locate the turn signal plug on right side of tank.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3967.jpg
Install 2" 5/16x24 bolt with blue locktite.Useone 5/16x24 nut to tighten down fork accent strip. Use a second 5/16x24 nut to tighten against turn signal. Screw turn signal on bolt and tighten nut down to lock in place.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3974.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3978.jpg
Repeat the previous step on opposite side.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3980.jpg
You are now ready to splice thewires. I used wire connector b/c my soldering gun crapped out on me in the middle of the project.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3981.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3982.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3983.jpg
I also reccomend putting heat shrink over the splice.
I used a multimeter to make sure connections were sound.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3984.jpg
Use zip ties to secure loose wires and keep everything in place. And your done!
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3988.jpg
Remove signals from bars, pull wires out.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3968.jpg
Locate the turn signal plug on right side of tank.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3967.jpg
Install 2" 5/16x24 bolt with blue locktite.Useone 5/16x24 nut to tighten down fork accent strip. Use a second 5/16x24 nut to tighten against turn signal. Screw turn signal on bolt and tighten nut down to lock in place.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3974.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3978.jpg
Repeat the previous step on opposite side.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3980.jpg
You are now ready to splice thewires. I used wire connector b/c my soldering gun crapped out on me in the middle of the project.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3981.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3982.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3983.jpg
I also reccomend putting heat shrink over the splice.
I used a multimeter to make sure connections were sound.
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3984.jpg
Use zip ties to secure loose wires and keep everything in place. And your done!
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...8/DSCF3988.jpg
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
Nice post!
well done step by step write up.[8D]
But I believe an "Altimeter" measures Altitude...
youwould usean OHM METER to check the connections!
you should go back and solder those connections, those butt splices will eventually go bad, even with heat shrink on them.
well done step by step write up.[8D]
But I believe an "Altimeter" measures Altitude...
youwould usean OHM METER to check the connections!
you should go back and solder those connections, those butt splices will eventually go bad, even with heat shrink on them.
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
Yeah, acutally it was a multimeter. I am going to solder the connections at a later date when I loosen the tank to install the HD garage door opener. Might as well do it all at once.
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
where did you find a chrome bolt or stud2" 5/16x24 threaded all the way to the end? I want to do the same thing but all I can find are zine bolts. all the chrome bolts I find are shouldered the last 1/2 inch. I have a detachable windshield and it will work the same way. thanks for the post
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
Ace hardware here in Texas has a section of chrome hardware (bolts, nuts, spacers, etc.) I bought a fully threaded 2" bolt and cut the head off.
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
ORIGINAL: WARG
Yeah, acutally it was a multimeter. I am going to solder the connections at a later date when I loosen the tank to install the HD garage door opener. Might as well do it all at once.
Yeah, acutally it was a multimeter. I am going to solder the connections at a later date when I loosen the tank to install the HD garage door opener. Might as well do it all at once.
Very cool!
I thought about getting the HD garage door opener myself, please post another how to thread on that.[8D]
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
See Warg,I told y'all it was easy.Only thing I do different is to use a chrome spacer instead of the nuts.
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RE: TURN SIGNAL RELOCATION 101 (with pics)
I guess I'm lucky; my bike hasn't had turn signals since I've owned it. I've been stopped three times for other things in the last nine years and the officers have never noticed that my bike doesn't have any. The original owner had them taken off back in 1990 and so far hand signals have been all that has been needed in the last eighteen years. And I live in the overly regulated state of California.
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Looks great that way...........Previous owner of my fatboy put a heritage light bar kit on the front of mine and I don't care for it. I'm going to get some stock bullet signals and install them just as you did.