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Rear turn signal lights
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Sonnyboy Offline
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Connecticut
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Rear turn signal lights
Dumb question, but I'm new to riding. I just purchased a 2014 standard cb1100. I noticed that the front signal lights are always illuminated and get brighter when signaling. However, the rear yellow turn lights are not continuously illuminated but go on only when signaling. Is this normal or do I have a blown fuse or something? Thanks!
09-10-2017 03:44 PM
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Retsel Offline
High Mileage

Pacifica
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
That is normal operation. Exactly as mine work.
09-10-2017 03:52 PM
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Flynrider Offline
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Phoenix, AZ
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
It's normal. DOT regs and most state laws do not allow for any solid amber lights on the rear of a vehicle. Just flashing amber for turning.

Phoenix, AZ
2013 CB1100 - Big Red
1993 CB750 Nighthawk - Tahitian Blue
09-10-2017 04:16 PM
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PowerDubs Offline
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
I modified mine with an aftermarket kit that makes my rear blinkers light up red like the taillight when the bike is on- turn brighter red when braking, and still blink orange.

It is my opinion that you can never have enough lights for people to see!

104whp / 75wtq ... for now.
09-10-2017 04:39 PM
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decarmine Offline
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Lecanto, FL (75 miles north of Tampa)
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
(09-10-2017 04:39 PM)PowerDubs Wrote:  I modified mine with an aftermarket kit that makes my rear blinkers light up red like the taillight when the bike is on- turn brighter red when braking, and still blink orange.

It is my opinion that you can never have enough lights for people to see!

I agree. Can never have too much light.

Do you have a link to the kit you bought? My Wide Glide was set up like that (dealer update) and I'd like to do the same to the CB...
(This post was last modified: 09-10-2017 05:55 PM by decarmine.)
09-10-2017 05:53 PM
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Sonnyboy Offline
Break-In Period

Connecticut
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
(09-10-2017 03:52 PM)Retsel Wrote:  That is normal operation. Exactly as mine work.

Thank, Retsel.

(09-10-2017 03:44 PM)Sonnyboy Wrote:  Dumb question, but I'm new to riding. I just purchased a 2014 standard cb1100. I noticed that the front signal lights are always illuminated and get brighter when signaling. However, the rear yellow turn lights are not continuously illuminated but go on only when signaling. Is this normal or do I have a blown fuse or something? Thanks!

Thanks everyone.
(This post was last modified: 09-11-2017 03:27 AM by Sonnyboy.)
09-11-2017 03:26 AM
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davedep Offline
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central california
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
(09-11-2017 03:26 AM)Sonnyboy Wrote:  
(09-10-2017 03:52 PM)Retsel Wrote:  That is normal operation. Exactly as mine work.

Thank, Retsel.

(09-10-2017 03:44 PM)Sonnyboy Wrote:  Dumb question, but I'm new to riding. I just purchased a 2014 standard cb1100. I noticed that the front signal lights are always illuminated and get brighter when signaling. However, the rear yellow turn lights are not continuously illuminated but go on only when signaling. Is this normal or do I have a blown fuse or something? Thanks!

Thanks everyone.

Check the "How to" section at the beginning of the Mech column. I listed the company and part number for the turn signal mod kit. The rear lights show red when on and braking, the yellow, more like orange overrides red when signaling.

(09-11-2017 12:21 PM)davedep Wrote:  
(09-11-2017 03:26 AM)Sonnyboy Wrote:  
(09-10-2017 03:52 PM)Retsel Wrote:  That is normal operation. Exactly as mine work.

Thank, Retsel.

(09-10-2017 03:44 PM)Sonnyboy Wrote:  Dumb question, but I'm new to riding. I just purchased a 2014 standard cb1100. I noticed that the front signal lights are always illuminated and get brighter when signaling. However, the rear yellow turn lights are not continuously illuminated but go on only when signaling. Is this normal or do I have a blown fuse or something? Thanks!

Thanks everyone.

Check the "How to" section at the beginning of the Mech column. I listed the company and part number for the turn signal mod kit. The rear lights show red when on and braking, the yellow, more like orange overrides red when signaling.

Check with Connecticut DOT or vehicle code. Legal in California vehicle code
(This post was last modified: 09-11-2017 12:23 PM by davedep.)
09-11-2017 12:21 PM
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Retsel Offline
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Pacifica
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Rear turn signal lights
Thanks! Just ordered the kit. Here are the on line instructions. http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/59c7f584d7d12/tsk.pdf

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Sorry, had link. Try this one,
http://electricalconnection.com/index.ph...vfOQ.gmail

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The link to the instructions are at the bottom of the linked description.

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(This post was last modified: 09-24-2017 11:19 AM by Retsel.)
09-24-2017 11:12 AM
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PowerDubs Offline
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Rear turn signal lights
On my ZRX it was a plug and play kit. On my CB I had to modify (cut) the metal inside the blinkers to fit. I also coated the back of the circuit boards with liquid electric tape to prevent issues with contact on vibration.


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104whp / 75wtq ... for now.
09-24-2017 12:23 PM
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Retsel Offline
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Pacifica
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RE: Rear turn signal lights
(09-24-2017 12:23 PM)PowerDubs Wrote:  On my ZRX it was a plug and play kit. On my CB I had to modify (cut) the metal inside the blinkers to fit. I also coated the back of the circuit boards with liquid electric tape to prevent issues with contact on vibration.


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Great tips, Thanks!

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09-24-2017 12:31 PM
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