ISO Bar End Turn Signal wiring

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ISO Bar End Turn Signal wiring #319137 03/11/2009 8:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 335 Boston, MA Joe_Merlino OP Adjunct
OP Joe_Merlino Adjunct Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 335 Boston, MA	Hi, everyone, I got a pair of the bar end turn signals for my ISO grips (link). I removed the grips from the bike, and attached the turn signals, but the bars have stoppers in the ends. I believe that on stock bikes, these are used to provide a screw-in for the bar end weights. So, my question: The wires from the turn signals don't fit easily through the little screw hole. Is there a generally accepted best way to make this mod? Can I remove the plugs? Is it possible and/or kosher to just drill through them? What's the best practice here? -Joe Merlino Boston, MA USA 1982 BMW R100 (decomissioned), 2003 America Triumph: Cool enough for The Fonz, cool enough for me.

Re: ISO Bar End Turn Signal wiring Joe_Merlino #319138 03/11/2009 8:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 Southeast ,Iowa, USA arstaren Worn Saddle
arstaren Worn Saddle Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 Southeast ,Iowa, USA	I believe it would be Kosher to just drill the inserts out. But you'd need special dispensation from your local Rabbi, and definately not on a Saturday! Fidelis et Fortis

Re: ISO Bar End Turn Signal wiring arstaren #319139 03/11/2009 8:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5 St Louis MO roadworthy Should be Riding
roadworthy Should be Riding Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 10,730 Likes: 5 St Louis MO	yup, I see no problem with taking a drill to it Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.

Re: ISO Bar End Turn Signal wiring roadworthy #319140 03/11/2009 9:30 PM
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OP Joe_Merlino Adjunct Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 335 Boston, MA	Well okay. A drill it is. -Joe Merlino Boston, MA USA 1982 BMW R100 (decomissioned), 2003 America Triumph: Cool enough for The Fonz, cool enough for me.

Re: ISO Bar End Turn Signal wiring Joe_Merlino #319141 03/14/2009 8:08 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,063 Likes: 8 Timmins, Ontario Gregger Loquacious
Gregger Loquacious Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,063 Likes: 8 Timmins, Ontario	I drilled mine out and installed heat shrink over the wires where they pass through the drilled holes. Makes them a bit more durable. I also drilled two small holes in the handlebars to assess the wiring in the handgrips for lights and turnsignals. Tight fit though. 12 Rocket Roadster 03 Bonneville America 69 BSA Firebird Scrambler 73 Yamaha TX 750

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