Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[konacyclist]

I recently had my Zero dealer install the factory accessory LED turn signals. Something doesn't seem right with the way the rear turn signals are contacting the passenger grab rail. I made some measurements and learned that the turn signals project further from the mounting point in the front than in the rear. The length in the front is 128 mm. The length in the rear is 115 mm. Is it possible that the dealer's tech mounted the front turn signals on the rear of the bike and vice versa with the rear turn signals? If so, the longer turn signals now on the front would extend further out and miss hitting the present contact point on the grab rail. Has anyone on this forum done this installation themselves?

[Crissa]

Well, the installation instructions are here:  https://www.af1racing.com/OEM-Zero-LED-Turn-Signal-Kit-Clear-ZM10-08294-1

Are they different sizes?  Not according to the instruction manual.

-Crissa

[konacyclist]

Crissa,
Thank you for your response. When I picked my bike and asked for the old turn signals back, the instructions were not in the box. So, I am really glad to be able to print a copy. All 4 turn signals do appear to be identical. Until I read the directions, I thought perhaps the spacers, of which there are only two, should have been placed on the rear turn signals which would have provided clearance for the passenger grab rail. According to the instructions, my turn signals were installed correctly. The spacers are on the front turn signals. I don't know if placing spacers on the rear signals also is feasible. The threaded portion of the turn signal might not be long enough to allow this. I guess I need to get over the fact that the rear signals contact the grab rail and droop a little as a result. Thanks again.
Lou

[Crissa]

Well, sometimes options don't all go together.  Glad you were able to figure it out.

If you figure out something, come on back and share it!

-Crissa

[lunarx]

Crissa,
Thank you for your response. When I picked my bike and asked for the old turn signals back, the instructions were not in the box. So, I am really glad to be able to print a copy. All 4 turn signals do appear to be identical. Until I read the directions, I thought perhaps the spacers, of which there are only two, should have been placed on the rear turn signals which would have provided clearance for the passenger grab rail. According to the instructions, my turn signals were installed correctly. The spacers are on the front turn signals. I don't know if placing spacers on the rear signals also is feasible. The threaded portion of the turn signal might not be long enough to allow this. I guess I need to get over the fact that the rear signals contact the grab rail and droop a little as a result. Thanks again.
Lou

Interesting, I never would have guessed a factory accessory, would have a fitting issue.
Do you mind posting a pic?

I actually removed the Spacers, from my Front (Analog) Turn Signals, to help my cover slide on/off easier.

You wouldn't have any issues putting Spacers on the Rear Turn Signals, the threaded shaft is plenty long enough.

if you got the original Front Turn Signals back, you should have a spare set of Spacers (to now install on Rear LED's).
I confirmed, the Spacer Part#'s for LED & Original Turn-Signals are the same.

[NervEasy]

I have fitted the factory LED blinkers myself.

The non LED standard blinkers have the spacers in the front. yhe LED upgrade blinkers need to have the spacers in the back.

With these spacers they just (the gap is about 1 - 1.5mm) clear the grabrails on the SR/S.

I can post pictures if needed.

[konacyclist]

That is good to know about adding the spacers to the rear LED turn signals. I will look to see if I got spacers back with my old turn signals.  It would definitely look better with some gap, even as little 1 - 1.5 mm. Thanks!