 Suggestions for Hi-Beam indicator lens
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I noticed that the little blue Hi-beam Indicator lens has popped off. I talked with one dealer and they quoted $12..$12!!!  For that little piece of blue plastic. Does anyone know of a more generic, affordable alternative, other than my sneaking out to a delaer and poppping a lens off a showroom bike ? Is there a 3rd party alternative someone has found? I'm leaving early next week for a lengthy trip and don't need it right away. Thanks!
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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Re: Suggestions for Hi-Beam indicator lens
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Worn Saddle
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Plan B. Hang around the guys here on a ride and pop one off a local bike. BWWWWAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAA, HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! (evil laugh, circa Dr. Evil)  
Fidelis et Fortis
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Re: Suggestions for Hi-Beam indicator lens
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Re: Suggestions for Hi-Beam indicator lens
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Well, I finally was able to reach the other dealer in Tacoma and they quoted me $8.41 plus tax and had 1 in stock. So guess where I went ? It was also a chance to feel out what's going on down there, since the big turnover. The gal I worked with (Tonya) seemed good natured and not pushy.
It turns out you buy both the stupid plastic lens (that popped out) and it's little chromoe plastic frame. The dealer that quoted me $12 plus tax (I-90 Motorcports) just got another mark in the "Against" column.
Last edited by Conwy; 05/27/2012 8:45 AM.
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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In a pinch, I cut the red center circle from a Crazy Glue tube cap and glued. Not blue or cool, but better than the bright white light glaring at night. A replacement is on the wish list.
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My neutral indicator came off. Went to my local triumph guy and the shop owner just threw a generic plastic one on for me.
2005 Green America
Fishtail Exhaust, Whitewalls, ISO Grips, Light bar with Relo Turnsignals
"...To them, I'm just a screaming ball of noise."
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I saw some at the local O'Reilly's I didn't measure, but they looked the same to me. Just a thought.
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3/4 Throttle
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Radio Shack used to carry a whole variety of lamp lenses for like $3-5.00 a pop. You might have to do some slight modifications to the bezel/mounting to get er to fit, but I am confident one could make one work whitout too much hassle.
Karl
Odessa, MO
'07 America, Cinnamon Girl (aka: Black Beauty or Ol' Penny) - Sit Down, Shut Up & Hang On
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