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Jun 30, 2014 | 01:23 PM

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Why not rewire the wires from the hand controls to the bar end signals? If this is not an option, then yes, you can wire them directly. There is an open plug down under the front of the tank on the right side of the bike. purple is signal, blue is running, and black is ground. Everything will still work in the hand controls.

Yeah, that was the first option that crossed my mind but I figured it would require another hole to route the hand control wires back into the bar, which I was trying to avoid. I'm not a talented mech so I'm trying to keep it as simple as possible.

Jun 30, 2014 | 02:07 PM

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JimG,you are missing the point, he isn't removing them, he is replacing them with a different type.

No, I understood what he is doing. But, the type he is replacing them with is probably not going to be accepted as legal in most jurisdictions. There are size, location, intensity, and DOT approval issues with many (maybe even most) of the aftermarket signal solutions.

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Jun 30, 2014 | 03:05 PM

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I was hoping you would chime in 24v. Do you have any guidance here? When you removed your front signals did it throw a code or affect your rear signals?

Edit: You beat me to it.

First I don't have front signals anymore, and secondly I have LED's in the rear. Because of this I do get bcm codes, but they don't cause any issues. Also, the signal on the dash blinks twice as fast as usual, but the actual turn signals blink as normal.

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There is a hole on the bars right under the hand controls to route the wires into, you could just feed the signal wires through the same hole, but run them to the bar end rather than towards the center of the bars.

Jun 30, 2014 | 07:39 PM

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Based on the average age of most HD riders I would assume that they either already did their due diligence, or they don't give a crap about the state regulations. I wouldn't assume otherwise until proven wrong.

Jun 30, 2014 | 07:47 PM

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I think I can prevent the BCM codes by splicing in load resistors.

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Right on man, thanks for the info. I'll give it a go after my bank account recovers. LA DOG talked me into buying a bunch of expensive **** for my motorcycle.

Jun 30, 2014 | 10:17 PM

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Those bar end signals really do clean up the front end

Jun 30, 2014 | 10:23 PM

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I moved my plate to the axle today.while I was at it I plasti dipped the struts..

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Jun 30, 2014 | 10:26 PM

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I couldnt put any more pics in that post

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Jul 1, 2014 | 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Microdoted

for anyone curious.... took a few ideas from 24v and slightly modified. removed the license plate and rear turn signal extensions and bolted them straight up.

then got a kury curved & lighted license plate kit and swingarm mount. removed the LEDs and sent it off for powder coating. came out pretty damn good!

I have this same mount but havent figured out how to run / hide the light wire. Would you mind explaining to me how you did yours?
Pics would be awesome.
Thanks in advance.

Jul 1, 2014 | 08:05 AM

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Those bar end signals really do clean up the front end

They really do. I'll post a follow-up once I have them installed.