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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Default 2012 883 Iron - Rear turn signal options?

I've been searching for a decent alternative over the factory turn signals that seem like they belong on an airplane or something.

I have seen the Joker Machine side rail mounted ones, but they do not offer a very good view of the mounted signals to make a $200 decision. Does anyone have this specific kit on their bike that can share a few photos?

Are there any other decent alternatives? I want something simple and more stealthy that the stock ones.

Thanks for any advice or recommendations. I've been trying to find a solution for a few weeks now, and nothing I've seen yet has enticed me.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PTown883
I've been searching for a decent alternative over the factory turn signals that seem like they belong on an airplane or something.

I have seen the Joker Machine side rail mounted ones, but they do not offer a very good view of the mounted signals to make a $200 decision. Does anyone have this specific kit on their bike that can share a few photos?

Are there any other decent alternatives? I want something simple and more stealthy that the stock ones.

Thanks for any advice or recommendations. I've been trying to find a solution for a few weeks now, and nothing I've seen yet has enticed me.
Sorry old boy could not agree with you less regarding the jokers...
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hogdiver96
Sorry old boy could not agree with you less regarding the jokers...
I am talking about the side rail mounted ones, and I was referring to the photos they have available. Not how they look on the bike. I cannot tell how good/bad they look because they one offer one photo, and it's not even a rear view.
 
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Originally Posted by PTown883
I am talking about the side rail mounted ones, and I was referring to the photos they have available. Not how they look on the bike. I cannot tell how good/bad they look because they one offer one photo, and it's not even a rear view.
mine are side rail mounted...look again
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hogdiver96
mine are side rail mounted...look again
Sorry. I meant these ones:
http://www.jokermachine.com/itemstre...&Placeholder=0

Are your tail lights pretty visible in the day? I assume you needed a load eq?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Well damn, JM told me I will need to buy a module to make them work right that costs $100.

That's a $300 conversion! Ouch.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PTown883
Sorry. I meant these ones:
http://www.jokermachine.com/itemstre...&Placeholder=0

Are your tail lights pretty visible in the day? I assume you needed a load eq?
the tail light is a H_D product running/brake (plug-n-play)
the turn signals are Joker machine ,super bright do need a load equalizer..
job done!!! H_D sidemount with licence plate light, i challenge anyone on this forum to have a neater set-up than those turn signals
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by hogdiver96
the tail light is a H_D product running/brake (plug-n-play)
the turn signals are Joker machine ,super bright do need a load equalizer..
job done!!! H_D sidemount with licence plate light, i challenge anyone on this forum to have a neater set-up than those turn signals
I think you do have a clean setup, but personally I don't like those turn signals you have for my build. They would seem out of place on my bike IMO.

The brake light is very nice though.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by PTown883
I think you do have a clean setup, but personally I don't like those turn signals you have for my build. They would seem out of place on my bike IMO.

The brake light is very nice though.
have you thought sbout using stock signals dumping the arms and mounting them on the rear axle that looks super neat and cheap too
 
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