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Old 07-01-2009, 09:10 PM
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I have the HB front signals and I think they fit great plus you dont need to take the fairing off to install them, you just need to take off the 3 screws holding the upper fairing to the side pieces and it takes just about 10minutes...
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:36 PM
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Those look like they will fit nicely. Looks like they are the same shape as mine for the most part. Plus, for $15 you really cant go wrong.
 
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Originally Posted by nickpriv
hey guys, just looking for some input on flushmount turn signals. obviously a clear pro is the look, but it is worth giving up visibility to oncoming traffic? I did some looking around on ebay and came across these http://www.d2moto.com/Items/LTS001-Clear-h they look like they may offer more visibility due to their size. anyways any input you guys have would be great, thanks.
Those are the cheapest looking/functional flush mounts known to man....trust me, spend the measly 40 dollars and kick it up a notch with some hotbodies flushmounts-cannot go wrong and they look awesome!
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by VTcbr
Those are the cheapest looking/functional flush mounts known to man....trust me, spend the measly 40 dollars and kick it up a notch with some hotbodies flushmounts-cannot go wrong and they look awesome!
honestly tho, what is the difference between them...besides 'stepping up' and spending $25 more? the hotbodies look almost identical and functionality can't be too greatly improved..

edit: I thought you were referring to the second link i posted http://www.d2moto.com/Items/lts006-smoke?&caSKU=lts006-smoke&caTitle=1997-2008%20Honda%20CBR%20600%201000%20RR%20F3%20F4%20F 4i%20CB%20919%20Flush%20Mount%20LED%20Euro%20Smoke %20Turn%20Signals
which are only $15 and look almost identical to the hotbodies..
 

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Old 07-01-2009, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ibiggers
I have the HB front signals and I think they fit great plus you dont need to take the fairing off to install them, you just need to take off the 3 screws holding the upper fairing to the side pieces and it takes just about 10minutes...


The install was that easy for you? I'm ordering a pair this week.

I've been told that you need to incorperate a diode to compensate for the 2:3 ratio wiring or else you won't have running lights and the lights that signify which blinker is on will have both lights on at all times so what up?

Tell me more about the install. I have an 01 F4I
 
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The cheap looking pair i had on my old F4... They stuck on the fairing with double sided tape.. They only light up around the outside.. Nothing in the middle of them.. All depending on what kind of budget you are one.. I just ordered hb's for mine this week..
 
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I have hotbodies, and would gladly spend the money again. They're great for visibility. with LED's inside the ENTIRE housing.
 
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I've been told that you need to incorperate a diode to compensate for the 2:3 ratio wiring or else you won't have running lights and the lights that signify which blinker is on will have both lights on at all times so what up?
If you want running lights, then yes you have to use diodes: Tutorial. Otherwise you just connect the turn signal positive, connect the ground, and only have the turn signal function. Pretty easy.
 
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Originally Posted by Incognito
If you want running lights, then yes you have to use diodes: Tutorial. Otherwise you just connect the turn signal positive, connect the ground, and only have the turn signal function. Pretty easy.

Doing the job the NON-diode way, do your lights that sygnify which directional is on stay on all the time or do they function normally?

thanks

are the directions straight foward?
 


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