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LED Mirror Turn signal lights
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Magdave
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http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?55146-LED-turn-signals-on-side-mirrors-RT
http://s808.photobucket.com/user/lkniess/media/Mirror light install/IMG_4809w.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3
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Personally I say drill the little hole and be done with it. That is what I did.
http://s808.photobucket.com/user/lkniess/media/Mirror light install/IMG_4809w.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3
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Personally I say drill the little hole and be done with it. That is what I did.
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finless
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I think the kind he bought go behind the mirror and thus no other way than to take them apart as you have to remove the mirror and peal it apart to put the light behind the glass.
I forgot about that post and your pictures! Those are right on. But I will still post the BRP instructions should anyone want them for reference.
Bob
mastertek2000
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just did this to mine
Magdave
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:thumbup:
Bob Denman
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You "Muthed" them? 
Bogie
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WHEW!!!!
Got the left side off (whew).
Thanks to all who posted information to my thread.
I guess it is worse the first time since I didn't know what to look for.
Now that I have it off I will take some photos to reference later on if I need to do it again.
Just need to decide where to put the LED lights, top or bottom.
I am leaning towards the bottom so I can see them better as well as drivers behind me.
Safe Riding everyone!
Bogie
Got the left side off (whew).
Thanks to all who posted information to my thread.
I guess it is worse the first time since I didn't know what to look for.
Now that I have it off I will take some photos to reference later on if I need to do it again.
Just need to decide where to put the LED lights, top or bottom.
I am leaning towards the bottom so I can see them better as well as drivers behind me.
Safe Riding everyone!
Bogie
Bob Denman
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Just in case...
here's how you put them back ON! :thumbup:
First, make sure the mirror spring wires are straight and parallel. If they are bent inward they may not catch the post,
and if they diverge or bend outward, the mirror will be loose. It can help to put a very tiny bit of lube on the outer,
conical part of the post only. I'm talking about a film here, not a glob. Make sure there is none on the back side (post notch).
Engage the keyhole slot first. Then rap downward firmly (but politely) on the outer edge of the mirror to seat the bottom latch.
Now rap forward on the outer edge of the mirror to seat the front latch. You can rap a little harder than you can taking the
mirrors off, because they won't fly across the room, but don't get carried away. Problems seating the latches are usually
caused by bent spring wires.
here's how you put them back ON! :thumbup:
First, make sure the mirror spring wires are straight and parallel. If they are bent inward they may not catch the post,
and if they diverge or bend outward, the mirror will be loose. It can help to put a very tiny bit of lube on the outer,
conical part of the post only. I'm talking about a film here, not a glob. Make sure there is none on the back side (post notch).
Engage the keyhole slot first. Then rap downward firmly (but politely) on the outer edge of the mirror to seat the bottom latch.
Now rap forward on the outer edge of the mirror to seat the front latch. You can rap a little harder than you can taking the
mirrors off, because they won't fly across the room, but don't get carried away. Problems seating the latches are usually
caused by bent spring wires.
Magdave
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Putting them on top allows the drivers behind you to see them better as they reflect off the mirror. They will see 2 sets.
finless
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As promised here is a PDF that I scanned of the BRP instructions for taking apart the mirror cases.
These are for replacing the top 1/2 with the chrome tops as supplied by BRP.
It does not show the rest of the disassembly like removing the mirrors, etc. But this is the hard part most people worry about.
After you get this top cover off the rest is easy peasy!
These are high res scans and should print exactly like my originals.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9BFwCzfMWZ8XzZQSy1WbXl4aWM/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy,
Bob
P.S. I don't know how long I can keep these on my Google Drive so get them while you can.
Bob
These are for replacing the top 1/2 with the chrome tops as supplied by BRP.
It does not show the rest of the disassembly like removing the mirrors, etc. But this is the hard part most people worry about.
After you get this top cover off the rest is easy peasy!
These are high res scans and should print exactly like my originals.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9BFwCzfMWZ8XzZQSy1WbXl4aWM/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy,
Bob
P.S. I don't know how long I can keep these on my Google Drive so get them while you can.
Bob
gnirtsnod
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The instructions I gave above were not for an LED light string. I actually replaced my mirror.
Bob Denman
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Thanks Bob!
finless
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PW2013STL
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I did the same thing and I agree that the back plate will warp very easy (first attempt) and if you do not use enough heat you will break the glass and have to spend $200 for a new assembly (don't ask) What I discovered on my third attempt is if you pry the bottom of the glass out with a thin putty knife just far enough to spray WD-40 in the opening and soak it down it will take less heat to peel the glass off without breakage and warpage + the WD-40 works great for helping remove the factory tape.
Bogie
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Faster rate
Ok, now that my LED lights are installed on the upper part of the mirrors (and yes I can see them much better than the little arrows on the dash), the turn signals blink faster. Can I just change the flasher (like to old days
in my 68 Firebird) to a heavy duty flasher?
Thanks
Bogie
Ok, now that my LED lights are installed on the upper part of the mirrors (and yes I can see them much better than the little arrows on the dash), the turn signals blink faster. Can I just change the flasher (like to old days
in my 68 Firebird) to a heavy duty flasher?Thanks
Bogie
mastertek2000
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Ok, now that my LED lights are installed on the upper part of the mirrors (and yes I can see them much better than the little arrows on the dash), the turn signals blink faster. Can I just change the flasher (like to old days
Thanks
Bogie
you should have gotten 12 volt leds they would have worked with out anything i would say junk then and get 12 volt leds or you can get this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281047515091?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
also i had seen Bob post this
I came across a Technical Service article regarding your turn signal. In most cases, the problem can be cured by performing a cluster recalibration. You can bring the unit in any time and we’d be happy to do it or you can follow these simple steps:
1. Turn key on
2. Press and hold the hazard button for 30 seconds
3. The cluster lights will flash confirming the calibration has been successful.
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Bob Denman
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Thanks for bringing that information over here! :thumbup:
mastertek2000
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glad i and bob could help
oldguyinTX
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You do not have to take the mirrors apart. After you pop them off, as Bob described, you can splice into the wiring. Pull the wiring out of the body of the bike. There is a disconnect inside the Tupperware. I got Amber LED's from AutoZone that have a 3M adhesive backing, 4 inches each, drilled a very small hole (1/8") ? in the face of the mirror housing, spliced the wires hot/ground and it works like a charm. About 15 minutes each side. Sorry, tried to upload a vid, but it didn't work.
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