Stock front turn signals

[alexk]

I'd like to try my hand at grafting front turn signals on to the rear of the bike to get some rear corner markers going - I do fully half my riding at night (1:30am-2:15am daily), and despite the brake light modulator and retroreflective stuffs, would like to be seen a little better.

Local dealer wants $62+tax each... even with the $50 gift card I won, that's some serious coin ($85)for a little bit of plastic.

Cheapest I can find online is $39 each free shipping (yamahapart.com)

Anyone have any stock front turn signals collecting dust?

Alternately, I could look at trying to fish an extra wire through and put an amber LED in the housing near the tip - there's easy power access in the license plate light...

 

[alexk]

On a related note, my 2013 has wedge-base bulbs for the front and rear turn indicators, whereas the 2012 parts manual clearly shows round-base bulbs.

Anyone with a 2012 or earlier able to confirm what type of bulb goes where?

Lastly, I can confirm that it's the power supply that's blinked, not the ground. This means adding a running light means tapping into an ignition power source (if it were ground that was blinked, you'd run another ground)

 

[cambo]

ah damn Alexk...not sure if Rabbitman held on to the one's he tore off mine when he changed out my turn signals...but if I can get them back, you're welcome to them for sure.

 

[DanS]

I have stock front turn signals off of a 2011. pm me your address and I'll send em to ya.... or if your up to a road trip, jump on your 8 and ride about three and a half hours SE
Wedge bulb base on the 2011

 

[Rabbitman109]

You do know that the rear signal harnesses only have two wires in them correct?

 

[thach1130]

You do know that the rear signal harnesses only have two wires in them correct?

I think he wanted to put the front signal in the rear so he can use the day time running light within the front signal. I don't think it would be hard to power that line if he tap into the license plate light.

 

[DanS]

You do know that the rear signal harnesses only have two wires in them correct?

Chad, if only I could attract hot women like I attract hot wires I'd be in heaven ...
I'm a shock artist! If there's power available I'll find it! It's a wonder i'm still alive...lol...Let's send Alexk on a road trip to Houston and WE WILL find a power source for that third wire...
jk...I'm thinking he could just tap into his tail light to supply power for rear running lights

 

[alexk]

I think I could make it to Houston in 2 hours. Might have a number of flashy lights behind me, but I think I could do it...

PM incoming! Thanks!


And yes, my plan was to tap into the license plate light and/or the brake running light. If there's a concern about current, I could fairly easily run a relay for it, though I don't expect the tail light circuit to be drawing within an amp of its capacity.

 

[DanS]

I think I could make it to Houston in 2 hours. Might have a number of flashy lights behind me, but I think I could do it...

PM incoming! Thanks!


And yes, my plan was to tap into the license plate light and/or the brake running light. If there's a concern about current, I could fairly easily run a relay for it, though I don't expect the tail light circuit to be drawing within an amp of its capacity.

You're welcome, glad you can put them to use
They're headed your way now