Question on replacing my rear turn signals
#1
Question on replacing my rear turn signals
Since the Q4 has started to melt my right turn signal I'd like to replace them with something shorter. The stock one sticks out 4 1/2" and I'd like to find something around 2" which should keep it a little more away from the exhaust outlet.
I haven't taken the turn signal off to look at the wiring, is it connected via 2 or 3 wires? Am I correct to assume if I buy any pair of turn signals that match up with the wiring I should be ok? Also, I've heard LED lights will flash rapidly without a relay, is that true?
I haven't taken the turn signal off to look at the wiring, is it connected via 2 or 3 wires? Am I correct to assume if I buy any pair of turn signals that match up with the wiring I should be ok? Also, I've heard LED lights will flash rapidly without a relay, is that true?
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Hey BNSac,
Just for testing sake could you run your stock signals for a bit longer? I wonder if removing your smog gear will in effect contribute to cooler exhaust. I desmogged the same time I added the Q4 and over a thousand miles later stock blinker is still good. If your blinker no longer melts we may be on to something. Have a good weekend.
Just for testing sake could you run your stock signals for a bit longer? I wonder if removing your smog gear will in effect contribute to cooler exhaust. I desmogged the same time I added the Q4 and over a thousand miles later stock blinker is still good. If your blinker no longer melts we may be on to something. Have a good weekend.
#7
Hey BNSac,
Just for testing sake could you run your stock signals for a bit longer? I wonder if removing your smog gear will in effect contribute to cooler exhaust. I desmogged the same time I added the Q4 and over a thousand miles later stock blinker is still good. If your blinker no longer melts we may be on to something. Have a good weekend.
Just for testing sake could you run your stock signals for a bit longer? I wonder if removing your smog gear will in effect contribute to cooler exhaust. I desmogged the same time I added the Q4 and over a thousand miles later stock blinker is still good. If your blinker no longer melts we may be on to something. Have a good weekend.
It's funny you say that. Yesterday I took the bike out for a long 6-hour ride in the foothills. About 2-hours of highway and 4-hours of hills. It was about 90 degrees out and much of my riding was in 1st gear. So not a lot of air cooling off the engine. I could feel the heat through my jeans so I know it was hot. I also stopped a few times where heat from the exhaust would have been right on the signal without airflow to cool it off. I did notice the plastic lens getting slightly darker, but not nearly as bad as I would have thought after all that hot riding.
When I first noticed the blinker melting it was after a 2-hour ride at highway speeds with no rests. I don't know if there was more melting from the exhaust during the ride or afterwards sitting and cooling off.
I wish I had one of those laser thermometers where I could have taken a reading before and after the smog removal. But so far I'm thinking it's running just cool enough to not melt the blinker or it has a minimal effect on it. I would also think how one's bike is setup with the Jetting could be a factor.
I doubt I'll get to replacing them for a week or so. So I'll have more time to see what effects if any.
Can you answer my initial question on the wires?
Thanks!
#9
Hey 2veedubs,
It's funny you say that. Yesterday I took the bike out for a long 6-hour ride in the foothills. About 2-hours of highway and 4-hours of hills. It was about 90 degrees out and much of my riding was in 1st gear. So not a lot of air cooling off the engine. I could feel the heat through my jeans so I know it was hot. I also stopped a few times where heat from the exhaust would have been right on the signal without airflow to cool it off. I did notice the plastic lens getting slightly darker, but not nearly as bad as I would have thought after all that hot riding.
When I first noticed the blinker melting it was after a 2-hour ride at highway speeds with no rests. I don't know if there was more melting from the exhaust during the ride or afterwards sitting and cooling off.
I wish I had one of those laser thermometers where I could have taken a reading before and after the smog removal. But so far I'm thinking it's running just cool enough to not melt the blinker or it has a minimal effect on it. I would also think how one's bike is setup with the Jetting could be a factor.
I doubt I'll get to replacing them for a week or so. So I'll have more time to see what effects if any.
Can you answer my initial question on the wires?
Thanks!
It's funny you say that. Yesterday I took the bike out for a long 6-hour ride in the foothills. About 2-hours of highway and 4-hours of hills. It was about 90 degrees out and much of my riding was in 1st gear. So not a lot of air cooling off the engine. I could feel the heat through my jeans so I know it was hot. I also stopped a few times where heat from the exhaust would have been right on the signal without airflow to cool it off. I did notice the plastic lens getting slightly darker, but not nearly as bad as I would have thought after all that hot riding.
When I first noticed the blinker melting it was after a 2-hour ride at highway speeds with no rests. I don't know if there was more melting from the exhaust during the ride or afterwards sitting and cooling off.
I wish I had one of those laser thermometers where I could have taken a reading before and after the smog removal. But so far I'm thinking it's running just cool enough to not melt the blinker or it has a minimal effect on it. I would also think how one's bike is setup with the Jetting could be a factor.
I doubt I'll get to replacing them for a week or so. So I'll have more time to see what effects if any.
Can you answer my initial question on the wires?
Thanks!
I don't think it could possibly be the temp of the pipe itself. I can touch the end of my pipe after riding it on the road for miles. The surface of it dissipates heat really well.