Relocating back turn signals using the front signal bracket

The stock position of the back turn signals make it really hard to install or use/open your medium to big size saddlebags.
The common solution to this issue is to relocate the back signals just behind the license bracket to get them out of the way.
There are available several inexpensive aftermarket brackets that will do this job for you. However, if you have access to a stock front signal's bracket you might get to do this without spending a penny!....

Since a picture is better than a thousand words.... I'm just gonna leave it to the graphics....
Notes:
- You will need extension wires (about 12"). I made the extensions using double audio wires and bullet connectors.
- You can route the extension wires the same route as the taillight wires... No need to drill your fender!!
-This job is completely reversible... even the front signal bracket could be replaced at the front again if needed.
- Credits: http://home.earthlink.net/~ridevirago/signals.htm

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:51 pm Post subject [ KB ]

[ Article updated...pachakutek ]

Category: Fix It / Mods
Type: KB Modification

Article Name: Relocating back turn signals using the front signal bracket
Author: pachakutek
Description: Useful with medium to big size saddlebags.

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Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:02 pm Post subject

wish they didn't all load off to the right like that. Making the window 80 ft long heheehehe

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject

Matthew wrote (View Post): › wish they didn't all load off to the right like that. Making the window 80 ft long heheehehe

hmmm... they look ok here. All pics to the left. No need for horizontal scroll bar.
Running on Windows XP/Firefox 1.5.X 1440x900 res.... (also ok with 1024x768)

However, the pics don't show (only links) on IE 7.0

As long as the pics show up we are ok I guess.... Laughing

You were right--the pix told the story perfectly.
The bracket seems to work well. Thanks for the tip.

Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:33 pm Post subject

I'm glad it help!

If there is anything that I can do to make the write up more clear, pls let me know or post your comments

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:43 am Post subject

i used mc enterprises chromed brackets, trimmed lic bracket so they don't overhang like it does, much cleaner. used ss nylocs, chrome lic frame, 4x red reflectors w ss nylocs. also ss metric cap nuts and nuts on chain adjusters, brake rod. have to use flathead ss screw + nyloc + washers to double bolt [w lic plte reflector stud] bracket to lic slot