Bandit Alley
MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: troyweaver400 on April 26, 2010, 03:40:00 PM
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I recently bought a 1993 bandit 400 and the rear fender where the license plate mounts along with the turn signals has been shaved to provide a more stylish look. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find a tail light with integrated turn signals built in since I have no way of mounting individual rear turn signals. Any help would be appreciated.
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Integrated turn signals are not only a bad idea without exception, but also illegal. I suggest to find a way to attach some flush mount signals if not a more-less regular stalk mounted ones. You are better off giving hand signals than relying on integrated ones.
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Here's a link to a twin rear bulb conversion i did to my B4.
http://www.400greybike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=7172
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If you search for pics of my bike, you'll see an example of flush mounts. They looked pretty good, if I do say so myself. :grin: While, I don't think I'd be as strong in my opinion as Vlad, I do think most integrated signals are pretty dangerous. The problem is that they can make braking difficult to discern.
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Speaking of LEDs, very few setups are bright enough to even compare with 21/23W incandescent, and those are very expensive. Not only will you make your "turn signals" practically invisible, bur you will also considerably diminish the light output of your brake/running light.
I don't want anyone to realize how stupid an idea this is after they are rear-ended or cut off by an inattentive cager. Having a setup like this can make it very hard to get compensation for your damages/injuries.
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After giving it more thought and realizing they are indeed illegal im going to go with a flush mount for sure.