Replace turn signals with bag mounts

Hammy · 01-12-2012, 04:20 PM

Was wondering if anyone has replaced the stock rear turn signals with ones relocated into the rear of the hardbags. Any pics, or write ups with pics?

**Top Cat** · 01-12-2012, 04:30 PM

Why not leave the originals and add run/brake lights to the bags

The more light back there the better.

**Rasta** · 01-12-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Why not leave the originals and add run/brake lights to the bags

The more light back there the better.

TC and Dave where did you guys get those lights?I like the look of them on the bags! I would probably use them the way TC said on mine.

**Top Cat** · 01-12-2012, 11:13 PM

They are called mini tombstone lights and I got mine here.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3400666

**Rasta** · 01-13-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

They are called mini tombstone lights and I got mine here.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3400666

Thanks TC.

**BudMan** · 01-12-2012, 04:31 PM

This isn't a great picture, but here is what I did.
The stock turn signals are gone and the bag lights are both turn and brake.

jesse · 01-15-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

This isn't a great picture, but here is what I did.
The stock turn signals are gone and the bag lights are both turn and brake.

And they look great when following behind them! Very visable.

Monkeyman · 01-12-2012, 11:43 PM

What did you do with the license plate light on top? Paint over it? Just remove the bulb (if it's a separate bulb)? How much sanding did it take to match the curve of the bag? I'm not sure I want the tombstones on my bag but something will go there eventually.

**Top Cat** · 01-12-2012, 11:46 PM

I had to trim it a little but no big deal.
I painted the license plate lens black from the inside.

**BudMan** · 01-13-2012, 09:18 PM

Got mine from the same place. They fit the curve of the bags.
I painted the clear plastic piece green.
I removed the stock signals on mine because I thought it looked better.
To me the stock signals look like an afterthought.
Removing them does require some type of controller for turn/brake.

Monkeyman · 01-14-2012, 03:15 AM

Controller? Wouldn't you still plug brake light to brake light wiring and turn signals to turn signal wiring? What's the extra light in the middle? Looks like it fits well.

**BudMan** · 01-14-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Controller? Wouldn't you still plug brake light to brake light wiring and turn signals to turn signal wiring? What's the extra light in the middle? Looks like it fits well.

No, you couldn't wire both to one bulb.
Stock setup is two seperate bulbs (circuits) for turn and brake.
The way mine is now I'm only using one bulb (LED's really) for both.
I was installing a trailer hitch and the trailer lights would have the same issue. One bulb not two.
I used a hoppy converter for the trailer lights. It determines if the blinker of brake light is suppose to be on.
And protects the bikes wiring. I ran my bag lights off of it as well.
The center brake light is from custom dynamics.
It and the stock brake light work off the bikes factory brake light circuit.

**coacha** · 01-14-2012, 08:47 PM

You will need a controller or a resistor in line for the LED's or they will not flash at the correct rate, IIRC.

Monkeyman · 01-15-2012, 05:05 AM

So you modified the type/number of lights. I get it. I was wondering why you'd have to change anything if you only moved a turn signal (from OEM to the bag). Makes sense now.

Monkeyman · 01-21-2012, 05:44 AM

How did you guys run your new turn signal wiring? Obviously, it starts in the bags. Where did it go from there? I wouldn't mind doing something like this (although I'd probably replace the brake light with a tombstone just to keep the continuity).

01-12-2012, 04:20 PM	#1
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01-12-2012, 11:13 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	They are called mini tombstone lights and I got mine here. http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3400666 __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-12-2012, 04:31 PM	#6
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	This isn't a great picture, but here is what I did. The stock turn signals are gone and the bag lights are both turn and brake. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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01-12-2012, 11:43 PM	#8
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	What did you do with the license plate light on top? Paint over it? Just remove the bulb (if it's a separate bulb)? How much sanding did it take to match the curve of the bag? I'm not sure I want the tombstones on my bag but something will go there eventually. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-12-2012, 11:46 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I had to trim it a little but no big deal. I painted the license plate lens black from the inside. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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01-13-2012, 09:18 PM	#10
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Got mine from the same place. They fit the curve of the bags. I painted the clear plastic piece green. I removed the stock signals on mine because I thought it looked better. To me the stock signals look like an afterthought. Removing them does require some type of controller for turn/brake. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 01-13-2012 at 09:23 PM.
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01-14-2012, 03:15 AM	#11
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Controller? Wouldn't you still plug brake light to brake light wiring and turn signals to turn signal wiring? What's the extra light in the middle? Looks like it fits well. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-14-2012, 08:47 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	You will need a controller or a resistor in line for the LED's or they will not flash at the correct rate, IIRC. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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01-15-2012, 05:05 AM	#14
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	So you modified the type/number of lights. I get it. I was wondering why you'd have to change anything if you only moved a turn signal (from OEM to the bag). Makes sense now. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-21-2012, 05:44 AM	#15
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	How did you guys run your new turn signal wiring? Obviously, it starts in the bags. Where did it go from there? I wouldn't mind doing something like this (although I'd probably replace the brake light with a tombstone just to keep the continuity). __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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