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XS1 question
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On the Xs2s they were red in the USA. Since you are in Canada I do not know what was required then.
The xS1 did not require turn signals. The XS1B did. XS2 had red on back and amber on front.
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The mandate came for 1973. I know the XS-2 came equipped with turn signals. I can't be sure, but I believe the XS1B was delivered with turn signals. A friend of mine had a 1971 Triumph and it had turn signals on it. Of that, I'm sure.
Most late 60s onward Japanese bikes seem to have came with signals. At least that I’ve seen.
In the states, anything younger than Jan 1 1973 did not federally require them.
In the states, anything younger than Jan 1 1973 did not federally require them.
I'm just riffing cuz I didn't work in a yamaha dealership back then but a lot of the bolt on type items tend to be a bit of a mish mash. mirrors another kettle of fish.
Seems like dealers had boxes of those extras the grabbed and bolted on more or less willy nilly.
and well that stuff sticks out, the first things to get mashed in an accident or removed if not required.
there are some inexpensive Thailand 6 volt knock off signals that I think look good. (I may be biased ;^))
I just yank the guts and add festoon leds. Easy to solder leads right to the bulb ends. Stuck em in place with hot melt glue.
Seems like dealers had boxes of those extras the grabbed and bolted on more or less willy nilly.
and well that stuff sticks out, the first things to get mashed in an accident or removed if not required.
there are some inexpensive Thailand 6 volt knock off signals that I think look good. (I may be biased ;^))
I just yank the guts and add festoon leds. Easy to solder leads right to the bulb ends. Stuck em in place with hot melt glue.
The bike does have all the circuits and the switch in place.
Use an electronic blinker can, put it in the headlight bucket, done.
Use an electronic blinker can, put it in the headlight bucket, done.
They changed rear to amber because they show better in sea of red brake lights ....
Not that being seen on a motorcycle is ever a problem.
Not that being seen on a motorcycle is ever a problem.
Intesting !
I have just ordered such a set from Thailand for the princely sum of £32 all inclusive.
I'll bear the LED trick in mind.
Do the tungsten bulbs just fall out of the holders like most cheap far eastern stuff ?
They are six volt odd base and yeah it's pretty cheesy in there. Drilled out the hole in the base ran wires outside the threaded rods.
What is the eBay link? I might need some later.
From the 1970 Yamaha Accessories catalogue
2 please!
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