Rear Turn signal install on an 06

[karlkcfi]

I just finished installing a rear turn signal relocation kit on my '06 1200L. It was with some trepidation that I approached this project, because I found the kit on E-bay with no instructions. I had read some comments about "cutting wires" in order to install the kit. Cutting and rewiring was not a task I wished to under take. However, I did not have that problem. I read through my HD maintenance manual and found sections describing the removal of the OE turnsignals and also how to remove and reinstall the wiring plug for the rear turn signals. First I had to remove the license plate bracket. To my relief, I discovered HD had already provided a hole for the new wires. I ran the new wires, and then removed the brake light lens. Easily accessible were the plugs and wires to the OE turn signals. The manual described how to remove the wires from the plugs and replace them. It indicated that a special tool was required to perform this operation. I used a small flat blade screwdriver and some patience. The new lights were on in 20 minutes. My problem was removing the old lights due to the fact I did not have access to a lift, could not remove the rear wheel and was performing this operation in the parking lot of my apartment complex. I was successful after about an hour with some sweat and choice words.
Next step... saddlebag brackets. does anyone know how to fabricate their own?
My digital camera was dead, so unfortunately I was unable to record my successful operation.
Ride Safe! Sportsters Rule!

[cwissler]

I fabb'd my brackets. I made mine out of alluminum. Went through the stock fender mount holes. Then mounted the bags to the alum. bracket. This allows me to remove the bags w/out loosening the fender. Be careful to have enough clearance between the tire & bolts. I ran pan head bolts on the inside to the brackets. [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]

[Folkie]

Originally Posted by karlkcfi

The manual described how to remove the wires from the plugs and replace them. It indicated that a special tool was required to perform this operation. I used a small flat blade screwdriver and some patience.

If anyone wants to do this, don't buy the tool (Snap-On TT600-3)! Not only isn't it necessary for the turnsignal plugs, it's unusable because it's too thick. It might be usable for some of the bigger plugs on the bike. I just used the smallest screwdriver out of a set of jewellers (instrument pattern) screwdrivers. Probably a thick needle would do just as well.

[karlkcfi]

hey those are greating looking brackets!!...you must have access to a cnc machine. Thanks for the tip!

[cwissler]

Not a CNC, bolted both together, roughed out on band saw and belt sander, then free hand on mill with a rotary table. If I only had a CNC.... This winter I plan on my own homemade fwd controls. With a budget like mine, the floors the limit. [IMG][/IMG]

[karlkcfi]

Cool, even more ideas floating around now in my noggin'.
Ride safe!