Post by GrumpyUnk on Apr 5, 2024 10:29:49 GMT -5
Somehow this post about turn signals turned to another topic. Fine, but I would add that the lower lenses as shown in the red scooter above, which also has amber turn signals just below the handlebar, are not designed originally to be operable. From the factory, they are not wired on at least one I have. Sure looks similar to the red one, and the signals bump into my knees when riding and cornering.
I would think adding 'running lights' to those two would be an ok thing to gain more visibility, but I would not make them turn signals. The amber lights date back to about 1963 when clear was moving to amber for more visibility in all the shiny chrome of domestic cars of the time. Some changed lens color, others used painted bulbs to effect the same thing.
I have a pair of lenses and sockets that I ordered mistakenly thinking they would match one of the bikes. They did not, and sit in my box of parts. They have sockets and maybe even bulbs. No memory of where I got them, but it was online somewhere. Local parts are 30 miles away, and they are the typical "we don't stock that" when asked about specific parts. Waste of time. But they will service you for a nice price - nice to them. And I would have to load it to a truck to get there or spend a half day...
tom
I would think adding 'running lights' to those two would be an ok thing to gain more visibility, but I would not make them turn signals. The amber lights date back to about 1963 when clear was moving to amber for more visibility in all the shiny chrome of domestic cars of the time. Some changed lens color, others used painted bulbs to effect the same thing.
I have a pair of lenses and sockets that I ordered mistakenly thinking they would match one of the bikes. They did not, and sit in my box of parts. They have sockets and maybe even bulbs. No memory of where I got them, but it was online somewhere. Local parts are 30 miles away, and they are the typical "we don't stock that" when asked about specific parts. Waste of time. But they will service you for a nice price - nice to them. And I would have to load it to a truck to get there or spend a half day...
tom
