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New2Riding
08-12-2016, 05:19 PM
I'm having trouble finding turn signals that fit my 2005 xb9r. Any suggestions?

mrlogix
08-12-2016, 05:53 PM
entire assy's or just the bulbs?

New2Riding
08-12-2016, 06:08 PM
The entire assembly. I bought the bike recently and the mounts were dry rotted and falling to pieces, so I removed them. Just curious if there is any specific brand that works well. I'm open to different styles such as flush mounts.

New2Riding
08-12-2016, 06:17 PM
Btw this is all new to me. This is my first motorcycle of any kind. So any detail no matter how small is extremely appreciated

oh9bolt
08-12-2016, 06:21 PM
EBay special r6/r1 led flush mounts.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s103/jacogan/BUELL/Random%20Rides/20140810_122312.jpg

oh9bolt
08-12-2016, 06:22 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281489038435

New2Riding
08-12-2016, 06:52 PM
Thanks man! Awesome bike by the way. Any opinions on rear signals?

oh9bolt
08-12-2016, 06:58 PM
Thanks!

https://www.google.com/search?q=buellxb.com+turn+signals&client=ms-android-verizon&biw=360&bih=560&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi5rofUxrzOAhVCSiYKHS1vAMEQ_AUIBCgA&dpr=4

Go though some of those threads many different options. When I first had my bike I had black arrow style signals, now I have a integrated led tail light from xblights.com.


A good way to search what you are looking for is, go to Google type site:buellxb.com and what you are searching for.

New2Riding
08-12-2016, 07:06 PM
Much appreciated. I'm doing my best to find signals that don't require me to modify anything. I already have an led flasher that I bought so switching from stock to led lights will be a breeze. (hopefully) I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time in this forum. Haha

oh9bolt
08-12-2016, 07:24 PM
:up:

GRONX
08-12-2016, 08:01 PM
I'm not sure if it is common, since I only changed mine once, but the "bullet style" connectors on the blinkers I used were smaller than the OEM on the bike. Not a huge deal though. Just a quick trip to the auto parts store to get the correct size then remove the old and crimp on the new.

rchuff
08-13-2016, 10:28 AM
If you use a small screwdriver, ones for eyeglasses you can open up your small bullet end and then they will work.Or you can use something with a point to push down the middle of it to spread it open. Just be careful you don't stab yourself.

oh9bolt
08-13-2016, 12:15 PM
Or you can take the wires off if the stocks and solder them to your new signals

vicenzajay
08-13-2016, 02:54 PM
completely off topic, but which rotor is that (on oh9bolt's bike)? I'm familiar with the stock and wave versions, but that looks different...

ToneTheMoan
08-13-2016, 03:42 PM
^^^ looks like an EBR "race" rotor, thinner than stock with improved braking power and less likely to warp!

DTulis
08-15-2016, 06:19 AM
Hey new2riding, I just purchased and installed a pair of front mirror/turn signals for about $30.
They work well for the LED flashing turn signal and the mirrors are a little longer so rear view vision is better too. I used quick splices to combine them with LED side mounted turn signals but I am upgrading the connectors to PosiLock connectors.

DTulis 03 Firebolt

oh9bolt
08-15-2016, 01:48 PM
Yes that is the EBR race rotor

vicenzajay
08-16-2016, 12:50 AM
Cool, thanks...

Cooter
08-16-2016, 06:20 AM
I highly recommend the EBR bolt kit for a rotor upgrade as well.

Simplymichaeljr
08-30-2016, 05:58 AM
I went to the local bike gear shop and couldn't find a set of flush mount signals -- the hole is too small. But, I found a set that are very small, with 6 leds (they are poorly made because as soon as I torqued the lock nut, the lens popped off lol -- I used some loctite super glue, so far so good.) $26 after tax. I did have to spend $5 on larger bullet connectors. But about a 15 minute install. I actually think they are better looking than the flush mount imo.5216