While I wait to find a replacement, I attempted to temporarily fix a broken rear turn signal.
Turns out that the base of the signal is rubber with a metal threaded boss insert. The rest of the rubber base has a slightly larger than 1/4" hole running through it. At first I was just going to find a big pan head screw to thread into the base, but that would have required enlarging the mounting hole in the tray which I did not want to do. It occurred to me that some kind of insert might work so I headed off to the hardware store. Found that a #10-12 plastic anchor was a tight fit in the hole and the #10 screw with it a good fit in the tray mounting hole. I did however, have to drill out the threads in the base insert...it can be pressed out and has hex features so it can be clamped in a vise for drilling (I used a 1/4" drill). When completely assembled, it looks nearly normal, but it will not flex out of the way if hit. So...anybody got a spare left rear signal?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/signalfix1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/signalfix2.jpg)
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smartass.
Quote from: corey on January 14, 2010, 11:41:03 AM
smartass.
Yes. Yes I am. [cheeky]
I had nothing better to do on my lunch hour. Also cut up a rear fender to make a tidy plate holder. Pics of that tomorrow. If you're nice...
Overacheiver. i used a splint and electrical tape. :P
but i forgot to buy a new one. ;)
Shouldn't you fit that #10 screw through the beer tray first, for the turn signal to be on the BIKE?
;)
Otherwise well done [thumbsup]
Now THIS is a prefect example of a smartass Corey:
Quote from: stopintime on January 14, 2010, 12:30:00 PM
Shouldn't you fit that #10 screw through the beer tray first, for the turn signal to be on the BIKE?
;)
Otherwise well done [thumbsup]
[clap]