350 indicators

[hitech_dave]

Hi all ,
Purchased a new twist grip and cable block on line the other day and it is fitted with a indicator switch.Did some markets have indicators or is it from a different model? anyone know.
Dave.

[BS Mechanic]

Can you post a picture?

[disc_valve]

If you look in the BS factory parts book (not the Rockford one) you will find part numbers for indicator lamps, switchbox and relay.

The original road test GTR that was brought into the UK was fitted with indicators, but all the 32-odd UK model GTRs imported here came without indicators, as did all the US models and(Ibelieve) South African and Australian market bikes. As part numbers exist, somebody, somewhere must have imported GTRs with indicators.

Strangely, many of the 175 Hurricanes imported to the UK came with indicator switches but no indicators, whilst all GTRs and Dual Twins sold here came with a blank switchbox. Presumably, the batch of UK Hurricanes were taken off the production line before the lamps were fitted. Hang on to your indicator switch - they 're quite hard to find these days.

The original BS lamps were very small, similar to those used on early 1960s small Yamahas with a chromed half-spherical body and a flat circular lens on the front. The lens was only about 2 inches in diameter.

If you're not bothered about absolute originality, you could fit a set of period indicator lamps and lay in wiring to the relay and to your switch. I used lamps from the 1972-ish Suzuki T250,T500 range which look in keeping with the bike.

Graham

[coxy]

hey Dave if you put the switch blocks on with no blinkers on the bike will that cause any problems with historic registration 

[coxy]

g day Dave can you give me a call on 0410264381 i have been trying to call and your inbox says full cheers.coxy

[ziggy stardust]

Thanks for posting the information Graham, very interesting.

Z

[moonpup]

Got this picture from an individual selling some parts and was wondering if the indicators shown are Bridgestone or aftermarket?

[Bikenstein]

Could have come off any 60's 70's Honda

[william anderson]

  hi   , your close by looking at the back part of the signal they almost look to be  honda  , but the early honda signals had a little diffrent shape , these look to be from a mid sixtys yamaha ,  honda did not use a red lense on there turn signals , realy need a better picture of the mounting points to tell you for sure , william

[william anderson]

 HI  , YOUR CLOSE BUT , THE EARLY HONDA SIGNALS HAD A SLIGHTLY DIFFRENT SHAPE , AN HONDA DID NOT USE A RED LENSE , THESE LOOK TO BE MAYBE A SIXTYS YAMAHA , REALY NEED TO SEE THE MOUNTING STEMS TO BE FOR SURE , WILLIAM  A.

[Bikenstein]

 You're positively right, William. I didn't notice the red lense, but I don't see well enough to tell the difference between models. I have blurred vision  because of eye injuries from welding and grinding incidents. At any rate I think they were from another Japanese bike of the period.

[hitech_dave]

Hi Coxy
Sorry been away from the net for a bit I will try to give you a call tomorrow, you can usually catch me on 0404876141 or at work on 4578 8869.
Dave.