tufftom4 Posted September 19, 2010 #1 Posted September 19, 2010 So much for the trip to the Smoky Mnts I drove all day with the trailer to get used to it the went home unhooked the trailer and put the bike in the garage but apparently I did not have the kick stand all the way down and the bike fell on my table saw breaking the turn signal lens and windshield so if I can't get either before Fri my vaca is off....damn.
sarges46 Posted September 19, 2010 #2 Posted September 19, 2010 Dang that sucks big time! I hope you manage to find the parts needed.
friesman Posted September 19, 2010 #3 Posted September 19, 2010 If time is a concern i would go to Walmart and buy a roll of their amber tape desgned for temporary fixes for signal lights. And you maybe be able to use packing tape to secure the windshield depending on how bad the crack is. I might run some heavy duty plastic cement into the cracks on windshield and then tape over top until you can find a new windshield. Be careful though, you dont want to have pieces of the windshield coming back at you at hiway speed. Brian
tufftom4 Posted September 19, 2010 Author #4 Posted September 19, 2010 Is an 86-on turn signal the same?
Evan Posted September 19, 2010 #6 Posted September 19, 2010 So much for the trip to the Smoky Mnts I drove all day with the trailer to get used to it the went home unhooked the trailer and put the bike in the garage but apparently I did not have the kick stand all the way down and the bike fell on my table saw breaking the turn signal lens and windshield so if I can't get either before Fri my vaca is off....damn. That shouldn't happen to anyone but to happen just before you leave for the Smokies - sure feel for you Tom!
barend Posted September 20, 2010 #7 Posted September 20, 2010 So much for the trip to the Smoky Mnts I drove all day with the trailer to get used to it the went home unhooked the trailer and put the bike in the garage but apparently I did not have the kick stand all the way down and the bike fell on my table saw breaking the turn signal lens and windshield so if I can't get either before Fri my vaca is off....damn. ditto on the turn signal fix, lens repair tape. take the windshield of and ride up here, you can borrow mine ('83), I seem to have some "electrical gremlins" so I've got some figuring to do. I could send it to you, but won't be able to do so till Tuesday at the earliest. I've also got a marginal one from a MkII, there's a chunck missing from the bottom edge, but if it helps you you can get it and keep it. Don't ask for pics, my 'puter won't recognize my camera
tufftom4 Posted September 23, 2010 Author #8 Posted September 23, 2010 Ok I had a Venture member send me a used turn signal 3day express and I just got it in and needed it to epoxy the crack in the fairing and I put duct tape on the hole in the windshield so I can't leave tomorrow for the Smoky Mnts but I am gonna go Sat morning just cut my vaca 1 day short... THANK YOU SO MUCH VENTURE RIDERS.
Zane Posted September 23, 2010 #9 Posted September 23, 2010 DON'T FEEL PREGNANT! i HAVE BEEN HAVING A RASH OF BIKE DROPPING INCIDENTS LATELY. HAD THE VR UP ON THE JACK AND HAD TO LET IT DOWN AND FORGOT TO LEAVE THE KICKSTAND DOWN. BANG! DOWN SHE WENT! THREE TIMES IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS! PUNCHED A HOLE IN THE WATER PUMP OUTLET PIPE!
jburrell Posted September 23, 2010 #10 Posted September 23, 2010 Aint this site great. Enjoy your ride. We want lots of picts and be sure to let me know if you see anything interesting as I am leaving for there next friday from Texas...no trailer though.
oldschool Posted September 24, 2010 #11 Posted September 24, 2010 Hey Tom....I have an 83 signal you can have if you pay for shipping.
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