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[david.r.nichols@sbcglobal.net]

My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas?

[spike55_bmw]

Although I have turn signals on my bikes today, that wasn't always the case. Does TX require turn signals? Maybe check the TX Transport Dept website for an answer on distance between. Here in PA, many sportbikes have aftermarket turn signals and license plate holders that don't seem to confirm to any rule other than it is on the back of the bike. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@..." wrote: > > My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. > > My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas? >

[David Nichols]

Thanks, I will look into that. Although I want them even if not required. So do you know if they will fit in all 4 places? -David ________________________________ From: spike55_bmw To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:11 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question about turn signals. Although I have turn signals on my bikes today, that wasn't always the case. Does TX require turn signals? Maybe check the TX Transport Dept website for an answer on distance between. Here in PA, many sportbikes have aftermarket turn signals and license plate holders that don't seem to confirm to any rule other than it is on the back of the bike. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@..." wrote: > > My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. > > My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas? > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[spike55_bmw]

No, never tried switching r to f. Remember there are indexing pins on the stalk bases that may prevent required orientation when using a rear on the front. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > Thanks, I will look into that. Although I want them even if not required. > > So do you know if they will fit in all 4 places? > > -David > > > ________________________________ > From: spike55_bmw > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:11 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question about turn signals. > > > > Although I have turn signals on my bikes today, that wasn't always the case. Does TX require turn signals? Maybe check the TX Transport Dept website for an answer on distance between. Here in PA, many sportbikes have aftermarket turn signals and license plate holders that don't seem to confirm to any rule other than it is on the back of the bike. > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@" wrote: > > > > My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. > > > > My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas? > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[david.r.nichols@sbcglobal.net]

I just found this. According to Dualsportplus.com one part number may be used in the front or rear positions. Quote: "Save money buying this turn signal compared to an O.E.M. turn signal from the dealership Replaces front or rear turn signals. This is not an O.E.M. part Slightly shorter stem than stock" Link http://www.dualsportplus.com/klr650/battery_electrical/turn_signal.html

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "spike55_bmw" wrote: > > No, never tried switching r to f. Remember there are indexing pins on the stalk bases that may prevent required orientation when using a rear on the front. > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > > > Thanks, I will look into that. Although I want them even if not required. > > > > So do you know if they will fit in all 4 places? > > > > -David > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: spike55_bmw > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:11 AM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question about turn signals. > > > > > > > > Although I have turn signals on my bikes today, that wasn't always the case. Does TX require turn signals? Maybe check the TX Transport Dept website for an answer on distance between. Here in PA, many sportbikes have aftermarket turn signals and license plate holders that don't seem to confirm to any rule other than it is on the back of the bike. > > Don R100, A6F > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@" wrote: > > > > > > My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. > > > > > > My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas? > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

[Greg May]

Had a small..... disagreement with an unyelding object with a rear signal light a couple weeks ago so I can confirm that signal light assemblies will interchange from side to side. From front to back the fronts have slightly longer stalks but with the exception of that front to back will also interchange. Of interest the aftermarket one I got through my dealer from Motovan (Canada) listed the same part for all four corners @ 12.99 ea I believe. It was the right length for the front. In my case I swapped the stalk with the original, even though one was OEM and one was aftermarket and all was well. The biggest difference between the OEM and the aftermarket unit was the OEM was gasketed at the lens and the aftermarket wasn't...Have a great day......Greg From: spike55_bmw To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:54:02 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question about turn signals. No, never tried switching r to f. Remember there are indexing pins on the stalk bases that may prevent required orientation when using a rear on the front. Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > Thanks, I will look into that. Although I want them even if not required. > > So do you know if they will fit in all 4 places? > > -David > > > ________________________________ > From: spike55_bmw > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:11 AM > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question about turn signals. > > > > Although I have turn signals on my bikes today, that wasn't always the case. Does TX require turn signals? Maybe check the TX Transport Dept website for an answer on distance between. Here in PA, many sportbikes have aftermarket turn signals and license plate holders that don't seem to confirm to any rule other than it is on the back of the bike. > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@" wrote: > > > > My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. > > > > My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas? > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[spike55_bmw]

I just checked a spare OEM rear signal and it has two (2) indexing pins on the stalk base, so is can be mounted on the body panel 180 degs one way or the other. That makes each turn signal is universal (fits any position and can be properly oriented). Now the only problem you'll have with mounting rear signals in the front positions is that the wires will be reversed. Since the electons will now be flowing in the opposite direction with each flash cycle, the opposite end of the bulb's element will get hot first. Since the lamp bulb wasn't "broken in" that way, it might limit the normal bulb lifespan. Try it anyway....... Yea, right! Don R100, A6F

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "spike55_bmw" wrote: > > No, never tried switching r to f. Remember there are indexing pins on the stalk bases that may prevent required orientation when using a rear on the front. > Don R100, A6F > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, David Nichols wrote: > > > > Thanks, I will look into that. Although I want them even if not required. > > > > So do you know if they will fit in all 4 places? > > > > -David > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: spike55_bmw > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:11 AM > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Question about turn signals. > > > > > > > > Although I have turn signals on my bikes today, that wasn't always the case. Does TX require turn signals? Maybe check the TX Transport Dept website for an answer on distance between. Here in PA, many sportbikes have aftermarket turn signals and license plate holders that don't seem to confirm to any rule other than it is on the back of the bike. > > Don R100, A6F > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "david.r.nichols@" wrote: > > > > > > My $500 1997 KLR650 came without turn signals. > > > > > > My question is: can I buy 4 rear turn signals and use them for each location? I see the fiche says the front part numbers are both 23037 and the rears are both 23037A which tells me they can be swapped from right to left. The fronts appear to be longer but is the only difference? I would like to buy 4 rears, especially since BikeBandit only has the rears in stock (at $16 each for Bikemaster brand). I know I need to have a minimum distance between them to be legal. Anyone know what this distance is in Texas? > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Greg May wrote:

> > Had a small..... disagreement with an unyelding object with a rear signal light a couple weeks ago so I can confirm that signal light assemblies will interchange from side to side. From front to back the fronts have slightly longer stalks but with the exception of that front to back will also interchange. Of interest the aftermarket one I got through my dealer from Motovan (Canada) listed the same part for all four corners @ 12.99 ea I believe. It was the right length for the front. In my case I swapped the stalk with the original, even though one was OEM and one was aftermarket and all was well. The biggest difference between the OEM and the aftermarket unit was the OEM was gasketed at the lens and the aftermarket wasn't...Have a great day......Greg >

la la la la la la la la--- I can't hear all this talk about turn signals. I have spares, never needed one, but all this talk about turn signals and I am sure my blue pig will want one next week...especially since the Earl-BRO's. will be here KLRing for three days next week. revmaaatin.

[Eric J Foster]

If the chain failed because you whacked a rock, stick, etc, by all means, repair it an go home. If the chain failed because of poor maintenance.... Walk, you deserve it Grasshopper. E