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flmuphi61 · 10-11-2008, 06:20 PM

Has anybody just moved the stock turn signals to the rear fender? I was debating between the integrated taillight and just drilling a hole for the stock taillights right behind the fender strut. Wanted to see if anyone had done the latter and had pics?

shelby322 · 10-11-2008, 08:22 PM

I removed my stock turn signals and added kuryakyn mini bullets that I mounted to the rear fender. No problems with mounting, you just have to commit to drilling holes in your fender

YoungBloodM50 · 10-11-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shelby322

No problems with mounting, you just have to commit to drilling holes in your fender

Yeah that's the problem, commiting to drilling those holes. What if you decide you don't like it and want to go with the integrated. You'll have big holes in the fender. That's a tuff one. I am moving my license plate to the side and am not sure what to do with those pesky turn signals either. What to do, what to do?

flmuphi61 · 10-12-2008, 11:02 AM

I hear that! Plus knowing my luck as I started drilling I'd probably crack the paint of something horrible and then I'd really be up the proverbial creek. I was also looking at the mini bullets with the fender strut mount bolts, but then I'd really like to match the fronts to the rear lights. $200 for a new set of 4 turn signals seems a bit over the top!

shelby322 · 10-12-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by flmuphi61

I hear that! Plus knowing my luck as I started drilling I'd probably crack the paint of something horrible and then I'd really be up the proverbial creek. I was also looking at the mini bullets with the fender strut mount bolts, but then I'd really like to match the fronts to the rear lights. $200 for a new set of 4 turn signals seems a bit over the top!

I went through the same thought process. I ended up doing the mini bullets on the back mounted to the fender. I was gonna due strut mount, but I have the bungee knobs on, so the bolts would not have been long enough. For the front I ended up doing clear lenses with silver star bulbs for turn signals and it looks pretty nice...here is a pic

YoungBloodM50 · 10-12-2008, 10:21 PM

Looks good shelby.
I wonder if it's possible to get some turn signals with longer bolts and then just replace the end bolts that hold the fender accents on. That way no drilling. Anybody hear about doing this already? Anybody done it yet?

Zinje · 10-12-2008, 11:12 PM

I am curious to know if anyone mounted any flush mounts to the rear fender? If so... please share some pics.

YoungBloodM50 · 10-13-2008, 10:08 AM

Are you talking about these?
eBay Motors: Suzuki Boulevard S40 C50 M50 S50 S83 C90 CLEAR SIGNALS (item 270285077121 end time Oct-15-08 15:41:12 PDT)

Zinje · 10-13-2008, 10:28 AM

Yeah... I was thinking black ones though.

eBay Motors: Kawasaki Ninja 636 ZX6 ZX6R ZX7 ZX9 ZX10 ZX12 SIGNALS (item 220293709531 end time Oct-14-08 20:02:59 PDT)

flmuphi61 · 10-13-2008, 11:16 AM

Here is a link to some adapter bolts specifically for mounting mini bullets to an M50 fender strut.

Kuryakyn LED Silver Bullets

You have to go almost all the way to the bottom and look for this title:

LED Silver Bullet Accessories
Bullet Light Mounting Kit: for Metric Cruisers

Cheap, easy way to mount, but still got the problem of $200 for a set of four matching turn signals.

YoungBloodM50 · 10-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Hmmmmm. Dang it Zinje! Now I have to get those!

Danthedawgfan · 10-13-2008, 04:29 PM

Those Ninja lights would look pretty sweet. Now I need to find something for the front marker lights, so I can keep the balance....

Zinje · 10-13-2008, 04:43 PM

dual filament so you can keep em running also

YoungBloodM50 · 10-17-2008, 12:22 AM

I just ordered these. Turbulent Flow Turn Signals - Smoke/Black by: LuckyBike -
What do you all think?

Zinje · 10-17-2008, 12:47 AM

Very cool....Stealth looking!

Post pics when you get them installed

cardude720 · 10-17-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zinje

Very cool....Stealth looking!

Post pics when you get them installed

10-11-2008, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
flmuphi61 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Denver Posts: 20	Another taillight thread Has anybody just moved the stock turn signals to the rear fender? I was debating between the integrated taillight and just drilling a hole for the stock taillights right behind the fender strut. Wanted to see if anyone had done the latter and had pics?

10-11-2008, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
shelby322 In Training Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Black M50 Location: Gettysburg, PA Posts: 130	I removed my stock turn signals and added kuryakyn mini bullets that I mounted to the rear fender. No problems with mounting, you just have to commit to drilling holes in your fender __________________ Scott 2007 Black M50 - Cobra Streetrods, Carbon Fiber Trim Kit, Carbon Fiber Tank Bra, Forward Controls & Dropped 2 1/2" - Thanks John, Sylvania Silverstar Headlight, Side Mount Plate, Kuryakyn Mini Bullet Turn Signals, Mustang Vintage Wide Seat, Clear Fronts

10-12-2008, 10:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
YoungBloodM50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Black Location: Colorado Posts: 295	Looks good shelby. I wonder if it's possible to get some turn signals with longer bolts and then just replace the end bolts that hold the fender accents on. That way no drilling. Anybody hear about doing this already? Anybody done it yet? __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you... Jesus Christ and the American G. I... One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.

10-13-2008, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
YoungBloodM50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Black Location: Colorado Posts: 295	Are you talking about these? eBay Motors: Suzuki Boulevard S40 C50 M50 S50 S83 C90 CLEAR SIGNALS (item 270285077121 end time Oct-15-08 15:41:12 PDT) __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you... Jesus Christ and the American G. I... One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.

10-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
YoungBloodM50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Black Location: Colorado Posts: 295	Hmmmmm. Dang it Zinje! Now I have to get those! __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you... Jesus Christ and the American G. I... One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.

10-12-2008, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
flmuphi61 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Denver Posts: 20	I hear that! Plus knowing my luck as I started drilling I'd probably crack the paint of something horrible and then I'd really be up the proverbial creek. I was also looking at the mini bullets with the fender strut mount bolts, but then I'd really like to match the fronts to the rear lights. $200 for a new set of 4 turn signals seems a bit over the top!

10-12-2008, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	I am curious to know if anyone mounted any flush mounts to the rear fender? If so... please share some pics.

10-13-2008, 10:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	Yeah... I was thinking black ones though. eBay Motors: Kawasaki Ninja 636 ZX6 ZX6R ZX7 ZX9 ZX10 ZX12 SIGNALS (item 220293709531 end time Oct-14-08 20:02:59 PDT)

10-13-2008, 11:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
flmuphi61 Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Denver Posts: 20	Here is a link to some adapter bolts specifically for mounting mini bullets to an M50 fender strut. Kuryakyn LED Silver Bullets You have to go almost all the way to the bottom and look for this title: LED Silver Bullet Accessories Bullet Light Mounting Kit: for Metric Cruisers Cheap, easy way to mount, but still got the problem of $200 for a set of four matching turn signals.

10-13-2008, 04:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Danthedawgfan Wants Better Weather Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Black Location: N30.1666 W93.2426 Posts: 665	Those Ninja lights would look pretty sweet. Now I need to find something for the front marker lights, so I can keep the balance.... __________________

10-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	dual filament so you can keep em running also

10-17-2008, 12:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
YoungBloodM50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Aug 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Black Location: Colorado Posts: 295	I just ordered these. Turbulent Flow Turn Signals - Smoke/Black by: LuckyBike - What do you all think? __________________ Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you... Jesus Christ and the American G. I... One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.

10-17-2008, 12:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zinje Clunked into first gear Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 Black M50 Location: SoCal Rider Posts: 249	Very cool....Stealth looking! Post pics when you get them installed

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