Flush indicators for '54 plate fireblade

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  1. Big Red

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    I changed my indicators yesterday, for flush ones....but there rubbish. What and where can I get decent led flush indicators?
     
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    Which ones did you buy? (got a link?)

    I had been thinking about buying these: Hotbodies flush mount indicators... not sure about the pattern on the lens though.
    There were some other similar products that looked much more modern, but I cant find the link for the life of me... when it turns up, I shall share it.
     
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    Cheers mate
     
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    They're all rubbish! ;)
    I would stick with OE if poss - you can put LED bulbs in them if you like.
     
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    Found it!
    These come HIGHLY recommended, and are big "state-side"... not that that is a glowing recommendation in itself, but you know what I mean:
    Proton Indicators
    Scroll down for pics of them fitted to a 04/05/06/07 Blade... personally, I think the look quite good... maybe a little bulbous, but I suppose that makes them more visible.
     
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    I dont have much experience with flushmounts, other than a bargain-basement set that were fitted to my RRT, that were truly awful. However, on my previous bike I fitted non-flush LED signals (Oxford Eyeshot Nano, to be precise) and they were SO much brighter than the OE ones.

    I am hoping I can find flushmounts that are as bright as the Oxfords were... are you saying thats not going to happen?
     
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    Those Proton ones look like the answer......
     
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    I bought some for my old RR4 - paid i think £25 per bulb - not cheap but there were bright...

    dont buy the cheap ones from ebay!
     
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    @ $100 + delivery + custom charges... i dont think so...
     
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    School boy error....already done:(
    What do you suggest?
     
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    DAMN.....Didnt think about the add on charges.
     
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    Well, I'm out of ideas... been googling for half an hour, cant find anything that looks good.

    The best I have seen are from Watsen Design but it doesnt look like the make them anymore... big, big shame!

    I do think those Proton ones would look great in my white fairing though...... might be worth sending "High Tech Speed" an email, and see how much they would discount sending 2 pairs to the UK?
     
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    I think my mate, (got an R1) has got these indicators...and they are bright. Will double check with him, if he got his from h Watsen Design and i will let you know
     
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    I'm sure you'll find some decent ones mate. I just think OE are the best all round.
     
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    [​IMG]

    OR! you could!
     
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    It has crossed my mind... but, as far as I can tell, its about £80 per mirror... bit too steep for me... unless you know of a cheaper way of obtaining the mirrors?

    Also, with what did you fill the gaps left in the fairing by removing the OE indicator stalks?
     
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    Flush indicators [​IMG]
     
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    :D
     
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    In case anyone has hankered after those Watsen Design indicators for their blade... had a reply from them:

    So there you go... potentially more available just in time for Xmas :)
     
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    I got mine from heingerick, though seemed expensive at the time.. they did he job fine.
     
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