TUFF LITES (blinkers) from Extreme Dual Sport

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Old 06-28-2013, 02:35 PM
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Old 06-28-2013, 02:56 PM
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Blinkers?...blinkers?...we don't need no stinkin' blinkers!...at least here in Texas.

Those are pretty strong claims on their indestructibility, but maybe they've nailed it. And I like that they addressed the issue of an LED blinker relay...and offer a universal relay for other LED applications. A little pricey for my preference, but if they live up to their claims...well. Many states require turn signals, and if I rode my KLX more on the pavement, I'd run them regardless.
 
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Will I need to switch to a different weight blinker fluid?
 
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Old 06-28-2013, 04:28 PM
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Yes you will. For the left side you need a left handed hammer and crack open the lens, then replace with new fluid. Right side is the same only reversed. Also don’t forget to use your metric Crescent wrench to install them.
 
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But....but....but...my auto parts store has to order in my blinker fluid. Is it ok to run without? Or will my motor blow up
 
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I didn't know they made metric crescents. Do they make metric channellocks too?

As for the right blinker, I find if you pour in the fluid upside down, it will work the same.
 
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make sure its not right hand drive fluid
 
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They are not DOT.
 
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Old 06-29-2013, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Lotrat
They are not DOT.
Oh the humanity!...Aaaargh!
 


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