installing lights in frame rail

[BlazinJzZz]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=171072894548
How's it going.

I've seen a couple if XS650's with their turn signals in the frame rail underneath the seat. I really like that idea and was hoping to that on my XS650. My only problem at the moment is finding the correct sized signals to actually fit in the frame. I found the linked ones on eBay but have yet to find someone using them. Has anyone else tried this, and if so, what type of signal lights did you use that fit in the frame rail

Any advise is more than welcome!
Johny D.

 

[Square Circle]

What do you mean by fitting in frame rail? Like drilling out holes in tube rail? Would these be flush mount?

 

[Street Tracker]

I did it used these led's http://autolumination.com/indicator.htm half way down the page 7/16" ones and made a piece of round stock steel about 1/2" long that is drilled through and threaded to accept them, then drilled a set screw in them and through the frame to hold them in place and of course a hole further up the frame rail for the wires to come out.

 

[Dieselchanic]

I used these in the same way on a Honda...

http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB...+Mini+LED+Auxiliary+Light+with+Bezel+3+diodes

They have a rubber grommet that goes into a 3/4" hole then you push the light in so it works for a blind mount situation. Only single function but plenty bright for turn signals.. Plus you can get red, amber, or either in a clear lens..

 

[BlazinJzZz]

This is what I have in mind. How the lights are integrated in to the frame rail. I just can't find a suitable left light that will fit nice and snug. I had seen a thread where a guy uses guitar amp lights. That was a pretty cool idea

 

[weekendrider]

Similar to Dieselchanics.
Cheaper at http://www.towmart.com/3-4-inch-led-marker-light
I've used them as extra brake lights on a luggage rack for 3 years, no problems.

 

[BlazinJzZz]

Those are awesome lights. I'll definitely have to look in to those

 

[coma13]

http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7702

 

[Dieselchanic]

Forgot about this..

Here are some pics of the lights I posted installed on a VLX600 I did... Kinda hard to see

 

[chopit25]

I just want to follow this thread as I am debating signals or not. Tons of guys ride without them here and say they never get trouble but it does say you need them in the state patrol regulations. I don't really want any trouble but most signals are just ugly. I did wire the bike for them just in case.

 

[BlazinJzZz]

Those look great diesel. I would love to put this in the back and these in the front. They're Oberon turn signals, but WAY too expensive!

 

[BlazinJzZz]

Anybody know where to get a cheaper alternative to these lights. I like the cylinder style of the signals, but that price tag is quick to detour me.

 

[yamahawarrior]

this is a sexy xs what tail lights are being used i need to get turn signals for my cafe and these would be sexy on my bike

 

[neanderthal]

https://www.denniskirk.com/215271.s...m_medium=cse&gclid=CJP_oI-XsboCFaY9QgodfD4AUQ

with the right controller it can be used as brake, running and turns.

http://www.chromeglow.com/catalog.asp?prodid=678692&showprevnext=1