Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

'81 Special-REAR turn signals are "floppy".

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
  • #1

    '81 Special-REAR turn signals are "floppy".

    Front ones are solid. I used zip ties to kinda secure 'em a couple years ago. I'm embarrassed to ask because I'm certain if I took off the seat and got on my knees or back I could solve this. I am at an age where getting back up is a lot
    harder and am swallowing what pride I have left to ask board members how to fix, rather than Mickey Mouse, the signals.

    TIA
    :-O
    Last edited by JonnyO; 07-11-2022, 10:32 AM.
    Tags: None
  • #2
    The rubber grommet is probably shot, or if you're lucky, the mounting bolt is loose.

    Partshark has the signal damper as it is called for $2.09 each, amazing.

    Part # 1E6-88321-00-00
    Last edited by bikerphil; 07-11-2022, 10:44 AM.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

    ☮
    • 1 like

    Comment

    • #3
      Removing the seat will not give you access to the mounting bolt. The bolt is between the tire and the liner above the tire. There is room to tighten the bolt though. All you need is a 12mm open end wrench and maybe a flashlight. As Phil suggested, check the bolt first. ( I guess its the nut you are tightening if someonr wants to get technical!)
      Last edited by 2manybikes; 07-11-2022, 04:16 PM.
      • 1 like

      Comment

      • #4
        Originally posted by 2manybikes View Post
        Removing the seat will not give you access to the mounting bolt. The bolt is between the tire and the liner above the tire. There is room to tighten the bolt though. All you need is a 12mm open end wrench and maybe a flashlight. As Phil suggested, check the bolt first. ( I guess its the nut you are tightening if someonr wants to get technical!)
        I'll check it out and see if I can see what you're talking about. ( And thanks to Phil for the part link, too!

        Comment

        • #5
          Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
          The rubber grommet is probably shot, or if you're lucky, the mounting bolt is loose.

          Partshark has the signal damper as it is called for $2.09 each, amazing.

          Part # 1E6-88321-00-00
          Well, all the rubber on the thing is great so I'm hoping loose nut.
          Thanks for the partshark tip. They show a schematic of the flashers.

          Comment

          • #6
            I think there is a metal square piece in there that the turn signals notch into. The threaded piece goes into the square piece and then a washer and nut that tightens it.
            1980 XS1100 SG
            Inline fuel filters
            New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
            160 mph speedometer mod
            Kerker Exhaust
            xschop K & N air filter setup
            Dynojet Recalibration kit
            1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
            1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

            Comment

            • #7
              Yamaha Motorcycle 1980 OEM Parts Diagram for FLASHER LAMP | Partzilla.com
              2 - 80 LGs bought one new
              81 LH
              02 FXSTB Nighttrain
              22 FLTRK Road Glide Limited
              Jim

              Comment

              Previous template Next
              Working...
              X