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Author Topic: Oberon dual sided indicators installed...a rather slick option.  (Read 4070 times)
alienfocus
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« on: September 02, 2010, 07:33:48 PM »

SO...I have tried to see if these LED dual sided indicators from Oberon would fit and clear the front of my S2R 800 with the fairing. I have seen several bikes here with them but they didn't have the fairing installed. I hope the below information will help in the event you decide to run these.

If you try to install the Oberon signals in the stock location from where the old indicators were then about 30% of the indicator will be covered by the fairing and the stock signals also act as a rubber mount for the fairing. The use of Rizoma turn signal spacers will bring them out enough to clear. I chose not to do this as I wanted a nice and tight fit and almost drilled new holes until my mechanic and I noticed another option of where to place them.

We discovered the hardware that holds the headlamp to the mount was the same thread spec as the indicators (M-8). So...after a few test fits and some thin suspension shims used to get the right placement...we replaced the stock headlamp hardware with the Oberon indicators themselves. They are fully clear of the fairing and now have all the room needed to be seen in front of, behind, and next to me...if I signal to indicate a turn...you WILL see it. The Oberon's are billet and with a dab of blue threadlock we snugged them down...do not muscle them down.

The wiring was super easy as the wires went into the headlamp bucket via the mounting points that are hollow and were run out of the grommet seal on the bottom of the headlamp with the other wires...it took about 20 minutes to get it all wired and ready. 

The Oberon indicators are awesome and super trick and highest quality. I cant stress enough how well they indicate forward and backward so people behind you or maybe next to you will see you indicate a turn clear as day...these are bright. I feel these indicators match the lines of the bike well and keep that subtle look.
 
Motowheels got the parts to me and were amazing to work with...seriously if your going to order parts I cant stress Motowheels enough. Brian and Ed took care of me so well and had the best attitudes I have ever dealt with. The communication on my order and making sure it got there was the best.  Thank you guys for making this project work so well.  waytogo









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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2010, 11:49:16 PM »

they look great!  waytogo waytogo
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010, 02:08:13 PM »

That looks awesome.  If my mirrors didn't have the turn signals on them already I'd do that to my bike.  Cool. applause
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alienfocus
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010, 07:36:01 PM »

Thank you, I have had several people ask if they were stock as they fit very well with the bike. I hated the stock signals since day one but never found that set that fit until I saw the Oberon's on a project bike at the Ducati booth at the Indy MotoGP last year. The dual signal ability is also great...my ride home last night in the evening proved they work. A car was next to me and wasnt passing and I needed to turn... so soon as I hit the signal the driver slowed down and gave me the room...it lit up the entire side of his car.  [moto]
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2010, 06:26:17 AM »

I have their bar end signals. Love um too...Oberon stuff might be a touch over priced, but their stuff seems really well made! Congrats on your update!
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2010, 07:40:45 AM »

Looks very cool!  Did you need new connectors? resistors?
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alienfocus
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2010, 09:28:10 AM »

We did need new bullet connectors (like stock) and no resistors BUT I am using a Vizi-Tec Supra-Nova tail light so I am thinking it circuitry is why I don't need them....everything is blinking smooth and even.
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« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2010, 01:14:13 PM »

These look very nice!  I might have to pick up a set for my bike.

How much of them can you see while you're on the bike? My main concern would be being somewhat blinded at night by them....but it's not that much of a concern.
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« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2010, 06:38:04 PM »

I have a set of these on my bike, and I really like them.  Excellent quality, low profile, and still very bright.
They are also about half the price of Rizoma or Kellerman signals.
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« Reply #9 on: September 12, 2010, 04:32:35 AM »

so you wired the blinkers into the headlight?  Huh?
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alienfocus
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2010, 05:32:29 PM »

The signals are not bright from the riders view as your not right in line with them...they are very bright if your at their level.

The wires for the signals run down and out the bottom of the headlamp bucket through the grommet and then go up and connect to the wiring harness where the stock signals plugged in. Its a very easy and super clean install and took all of 20 minutes.
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