Turn signal question on my 1600

Joe1911 · 10-24-2014, 07:43 PM

Hey guys. So tonight I removed the light bar that held the 2 fog lights and the turn signals. I reinstalled my front turn signals to the front forks and completely removes the 2 fog/spot lights. I noticed that when the bike is running the front turn signals stay lit but the rear turn signals only come on when I activate the turn signal switch. Is this normal?

**Teachme** · 10-24-2014, 07:47 PM

Yeah I think so. I think the rears only light when in use.

**Top Cat** · 10-24-2014, 08:31 PM

Yes it is normal you didn't mess anything up

**ringadingh** · 10-24-2014, 08:32 PM

Yep thats the way they are supposed to work. The rear signals only have single filament bulbs in them.
I took my rear signals apart and replaced the sockets with dual filament sockets, I now havw rear running lights and turn signals.

Joe1911 · 10-24-2014, 08:38 PM

Cool. Thanks guys

Silent Sam · 10-25-2014, 06:56 PM

..Yea..my 02 Nomad works that way...

FYI .. the more lights the better..Front & Rear ! (maybe on the sides also)

**a340driver** · 10-28-2014, 06:02 PM

Hey, I didn't think of that ... thanks!

dgconstable · 10-29-2014, 06:57 AM

I did the same as ring.. dual filament sockets in the rear so I have running lights front and rear.

**cnc** · 10-29-2014, 08:07 AM

Just remember if you do the mod to duel filaments in the rear, you should change the lenses to red. It is illegal in most places to run amber lights in the rear unless they are turn only lights.

roadhawg · 10-29-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Yep thats the way they are supposed to work. The rear signals only have single filament bulbs in them.
I took my rear signals apart and replaced the sockets with dual filament sockets, I now havw rear running lights and turn signals.

Where did you get the dual sockets?
Can you get them at Autozone?
Are the difficult to change out? Plug and play?

kpmhspirit · 10-29-2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Just remember if you do the mod to duel filaments in the rear, you should change the lenses to red. It is illegal in most places to run amber lights in the rear unless they are turn only lights.

Right. I did this to my Nomad. Lot of work but works well. Makes a good winter project.

http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.005/N-Elec-Connct.htm

**ringadingh** · 10-30-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by roadhawg

Where did you get the dual sockets?
Can you get them at Autozone?
Are the difficult to change out? Plug and play?

I just happened to have some here, but Autozone should have some. Its not that hard to switch them, and the wiring you tap into for the running light, or brake light is under the seat, its your choice. The easiest way to do this is to buy a pair of front turn signals and mount them on the rear, that way there is no messing around. Just connect the wires and your done.

Vulcan Bill · 10-30-2014, 11:54 AM

If your going to get involved in running wires and changing sockets why not install some running/brake lights on the back of your hardbags instead?
It increases visibility, grabs peoples attention more when braking and enhances the looks of the bike. It would be simplier to do too.

**Top Cat** · 10-30-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulcan Bill

If your going to get involved in running wires and changing sockets why not install some running/brake lights on the back of your hardbags instead?
It increases visibility, grabs peoples attention more when braking and enhances the looks of the bike.

Yes it does

Vulcan Bill · 10-30-2014, 02:30 PM

Yes indeed...it's the way to go

(Turn signal lens are actually amber, sunshine is making them look yellow.)

10-24-2014, 07:43 PM	#1
Joe1911 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 107	Turn signal question on my 1600 Hey guys. So tonight I removed the light bar that held the 2 fog lights and the turn signals. I reinstalled my front turn signals to the front forks and completely removes the 2 fog/spot lights. I noticed that when the bike is running the front turn signals stay lit but the rear turn signals only come on when I activate the turn signal switch. Is this normal? __________________ VBA #03503 2005 Vulcan Classic 1600 Nomad rear end conversion SG Front Wheel/Fender SG Fairing 12" Santee Apes Cobra True Duels Dobeck TFI Custom Paint Custom Leather Seat Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-24-2014, 07:47 PM	#2
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	Yeah I think so. I think the rears only light when in use. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
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10-24-2014, 08:31 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Yes it is normal you didn't mess anything up __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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10-24-2014, 08:32 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Yep thats the way they are supposed to work. The rear signals only have single filament bulbs in them. I took my rear signals apart and replaced the sockets with dual filament sockets, I now havw rear running lights and turn signals. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-24-2014, 08:38 PM	#5
Joe1911 Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 107	Cool. Thanks guys __________________ VBA #03503 2005 Vulcan Classic 1600 Nomad rear end conversion SG Front Wheel/Fender SG Fairing 12" Santee Apes Cobra True Duels Dobeck TFI Custom Paint Custom Leather Seat Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-25-2014, 06:56 PM	#6
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	..Yea..my 02 Nomad works that way... FYI .. the more lights the better..Front & Rear ! (maybe on the sides also)
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a340driver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Langley B.C. Posts: 516	Hey, I didn't think of that ... thanks! __________________ JET-LAG
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10-29-2014, 06:57 AM	#8
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	I did the same as ring.. dual filament sockets in the rear so I have running lights front and rear.
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10-29-2014, 08:07 AM	#9
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Just remember if you do the mod to duel filaments in the rear, you should change the lenses to red. It is illegal in most places to run amber lights in the rear unless they are turn only lights. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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10-30-2014, 11:54 AM	#13
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	If your going to get involved in running wires and changing sockets why not install some running/brake lights on the back of your hardbags instead? It increases visibility, grabs peoples attention more when braking and enhances the looks of the bike. It would be simplier to do too. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them* Last edited by Vulcan Bill; 10-30-2014 at 06:58 PM.
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10-30-2014, 02:30 PM	#15
Vulcan Bill Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa Az Posts: 1,400	Yes indeed...it's the way to go (Turn signal lens are actually amber, sunshine is making them look yellow.) __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- '05 1600CL. Originator 18" Harley wheel mod, Dobeck TFI, True Duals, Mutazu hardbags, Flanders handlebars n' a bunch more. *Sometimes I miss the good ol' days but most times I'm just glad I survived them* Last edited by Vulcan Bill; 10-30-2014 at 07:00 PM.
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