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pyrocpu · 03-04-2010, 10:31 PM

I'm not sure I want to go w/ flushies on my bike; in fact, I rather like the look of the OEM front signals. Only thing is, I'd like to change the lenses out to either a smoke color, or a clear color (and consequently install an orange bulb).

However, when looking at the lenses, it appears that the lenses and the reflector come as an assembly; there is no reflector in the bulb portion of the socket. Is there a replacement lens/reflector kit I can buy? I can't seem to find any!

vitrox · 03-04-2010, 11:04 PM

check ebay, there aren't any oem housings smoked, but you can get some small led stalks that are smoked.

**Heineken** · 03-04-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pyrocpu

I'm not sure I want to go w/ flushies on my bike; in fact, I rather like the look of the OEM front signals. Only thing is, I'd like to change the lenses out to either a smoke color, or a clear color (and consequently install an orange bulb).

However, when looking at the lenses, it appears that the lenses and the reflector come as an assembly; there is no reflector in the bulb portion of the socket. Is there a replacement lens/reflector kit I can buy? I can't seem to find any!

Hmmmz.... I'm still debating about the way to go for the front signals.... I think I like your idea, maybe we can "smoke" the OEM ones to looks a bit better. We can use the same process they do car taillights and such. A can of specialty spray paint and were there.

Anybody with any other ideas?

flyingminno · 03-05-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Heineken

Hmmmz.... I'm still debating about the way to go for the front signals.... I think I like your idea, maybe we can "smoke" the OEM ones to looks a bit better. We can use the same process they do car taillights and such. A can of specialty spray paint and were there.

Anybody with any other ideas?

I'd like that for looks, but for practicality the turn signals are there to notify other drivers of your intentions. I'll keep mine as bright as possible for saftey.

**Heineken** · 03-05-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingminno

I'd like that for looks, but for practicality the turn signals are there to notify other drivers of your intentions. I'll keep mine as bright as possible for saftey.

True, but if we can get a LED bulb with enough power even with the "smoke" coating will be brighter than stock.... I think it will be but can't be sure

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MikeN02 · 03-05-2010, 08:32 AM

Might be cheaper to go flush... I got mine for about 20 bucks off ebay.

Detrich · 10-04-2010, 06:04 PM

are the front turn signals difficult to swap out?

i don't think i will change mine out yet, cuz i'm sure i'll have more mishaps. but, it would be nice to know that they are easy to replace, should i crack one...

MikeN02 · 10-04-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Detrich

are the front turn signals difficult to swap out?

i don't think i will change mine out yet, cuz i'm sure i'll have more mishaps. but, it would be nice to know that they are easy to replace, should i crack one...

Their okay, like on the majority of Yamaha's. You take the plastic off from the inside, crunch the turn signal stem (it's made of plastic/rubber) and pull it out. Could also use pliers to clamp them down and pull it out.

Detrich · 10-04-2010, 06:23 PM

hmm... so you have to take the fairing off to unplug it eh?

i might just replace the orange plastic part (#3) in diagram- since it's only $15.

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thanks

**Diluted** · 10-04-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Detrich

hmm... so you have to take the fairing off to unplug it eh?

No, you just reach up inside and push the tabs in and it will pop right out.

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pyrocpu Senior Member Bike: 09MY Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From SoCal; live in Tennessee Posts: 417 Thanks: 139 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Front turn signals -- replacing lens? I'm not sure I want to go w/ flushies on my bike; in fact, I rather like the look of the OEM front signals. Only thing is, I'd like to change the lenses out to either a smoke color, or a clear color (and consequently install an orange bulb). However, when looking at the lenses, it appears that the lenses and the reflector come as an assembly; there is no reflector in the bulb portion of the socket. Is there a replacement lens/reflector kit I can buy? I can't seem to find any! __________________ PyroCPU's Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders \| OEM Seat Cowl \| DDM Tuning 4500K HID Headlight \| Smoked LED Taillamp with Integrated Turn Signals \| B2 Industries Fender Eliminator \| LED License Plate Bolt/Lights \| RAM Mount for Garmin GPS \| OEM Double Bubble \| TBR Full Exhaust, Ti \| TBR JuiceBox \| "Pazzo" Shorty Levers

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MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Might be cheaper to go flush... I got mine for about 20 bucks off ebay. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

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Detrich Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue, 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 638 Thanked 261 Times in 212 Posts	are the front turn signals difficult to swap out? i don't think i will change mine out yet, cuz i'm sure i'll have more mishaps. but, it would be nice to know that they are easy to replace, should i crack one... __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue [1.23.2010] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha Blue Seat Cowl, TechSpec SS Tank Grips, Intuitive Racing NC Frame Sliders 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue [4.9.2011] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha White Seat Cowl, Shogun NC Crash Kit View My Virtual Garage

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Detrich Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue, 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 638 Thanked 261 Times in 212 Posts	hmm... so you have to take the fairing off to unplug it eh? i might just replace the orange plastic part (#3) in diagram- since it's only $15. 2009 Yamaha FZ6R (BLUISH WHITE COCKTAIL 1) (CA ED.) - FZ6RYCW OEM Parts, 2009 Yamaha FZ6R (BLUISH WHITE COCKTAIL 1) (CA ED.) - FZ6RYCW OEM Motorcycle Parts - BikeBandit.com thanks __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue [1.23.2010] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha Blue Seat Cowl, TechSpec SS Tank Grips, Intuitive Racing NC Frame Sliders 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue [4.9.2011] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha White Seat Cowl, Shogun NC Crash Kit View My Virtual Garage

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vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	check ebay, there aren't any oem housings smoked, but you can get some small led stalks that are smoked.

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