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  • eleven
    XSive
    • Jul 2006
    • 26
    • San Jose

    #1

    Rear red turn signal lenses

    Hi, does anyone know if anyone makes the rear turn signal lenses red instead of amber? l have a 78 XS11. l would like for them to come on like the fronts, but since they are amber, they would be illegal to remain on.
    Thanks.
  • Pat Kelly
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jul 2002
    • 3046
    • Golden Valley, AZ

    #2
    Yes amber rear lenses as running lights are illegal. That said, I have converted everybike I've owned (almost) since 1978 to have the rear lights as running lights. I have been followed by highway patrol for several miles with them looking for a reason to stop me (I was going the other way and speeding when they turned around to follow me). I have been stopped and cited (not in a long time) but the rear lights has never been an issue.
    I have a pair of red lenses if you'd like, $10 for the pair + shipping. If you find a price (Dennis Kirk might sell them) that's less then let me know and I'll adjust. I had them on my bike last year and swapped back to the amber. I won't be using the red again.
    Pat Kelly
    <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

    1978 XS1100E (The Force)
    1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
    2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
    1999 Suburban (The Ship)
    1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
    1968 F100 (Valentine)

    "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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    • eleven
      XSive
      • Jul 2006
      • 26
      • San Jose

      #3
      Thanks for the info Pat, i will think about what to do. l also like the amber instead of red, they stand out and should be legal for safety's sake.

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      • TopCatGr58
        Administrator
        • Jul 2002
        • 12650
        • Portsmouth, Va.

        #4
        MikesXS has them.

        Red Signal Lamp Lens
        Red Signal Lamp Lens - Fits: TX/XS650 1973-84 signals.
        Red is the original stock lens color for 1973 TX650's (Rear).


        Part #11-2124 $3.00 USD EA.
        T. C. Gresham
        81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
        79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
        History shows again and again,
        How nature points out the folly of men!

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        • eleven
          XSive
          • Jul 2006
          • 26
          • San Jose

          #5
          I'm looking for red turn signals for the rear for my 78 Yamaha XS1100 Standard.

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          • Pat Kelly
            XS-XJ Super Guru
            • Jul 2002
            • 3046
            • Golden Valley, AZ

            #6
            That's what I have, red rectangle ones
            Pat Kelly
            <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

            1978 XS1100E (The Force)
            1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
            2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
            1999 Suburban (The Ship)
            1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
            1968 F100 (Valentine)

            "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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            • eleven
              XSive
              • Jul 2006
              • 26
              • San Jose

              #7
              That's great, are they used or new? lf used, are they at least in excellent cond? How much?
              Thanks,
              Ed

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              • Pat Kelly
                XS-XJ Super Guru
                • Jul 2002
                • 3046
                • Golden Valley, AZ

                #8
                How does $10 including shipping (in USA) sound?
                They were in great shape when I took them off last summer.I only used them that one summer. I swapped back to the amber when winter (fog) came around.
                Pat Kelly
                <p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>

                1978 XS1100E (The Force)
                1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
                2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
                1999 Suburban (The Ship)
                1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
                1968 F100 (Valentine)

                "No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"

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                • eleven
                  XSive
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 26
                  • San Jose

                  #9
                  Sounds fine Pat, can l pay you thru PayPal?

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