Turn Signal Stem Set - 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 and Others by Derek Tombrello

Description

All four turn signals on my 2002 Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan Classic Fi were in a sorry state - you can see one of them in the photos. I know from previous experience that replacements for these are in the $50 a piece price range. Believe me. I'll do some rigging to save $200! For some reason, you can't even buy just the stems themselves, even though the turn signals are designed to be disassembled into it's individual components. That made designing replacements a lot easier. I thought I was going to have to design a complete assembly, but once I took one apart, I found that wasn't the case. These are designed specifically for the Vulcan, but I am sure that these will fit a wide variety of bikes. The stems on the front signals are 50mm long, while the rear stems are 80mm long. In my design, the threaded pipe not only serves as a pass-through for the wires, but it also aids in adding stability to the stem. To assemble these, you will need, from the original turn signal: the lamp socket (and obviously the lamp itself) the rubber grommet on the wires the clip the reflector the lens (including the gasket and the screws) the head You will also need to purchase: 1/8" IP brass plated lamp nipple - you'll need 65mm for each stem 1/8" IP brass nut for each stem 3/16" stainless steel washer for each stem INSTALLATION To disassemble the original turn signal, follow these steps: Remove the screws securing the lens and remove the lens. Remove the lamp. Remove the reflector. Pull the clip up…