removing rear turn signals

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removing rear turn signals

12 Sep 2009 14:11
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I am wondering how you remove the rear turn signals (stock) from an '82 KZ440 ltd. It appears as if the light housing is clamped onto the stem with a bolt. I removed the bolt and tried to pull the light off but it didn't budge.

I don't really care if I have to cut the wire because I'm moving the TS to another location. I just don't want to break anything.
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Re: removing rear turn signals

12 Sep 2009 14:20
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Sometimes ya gotta spread the light mount apart. Wedge a small flat blade screwdriver between the light mount ears just enough to get it to give up the hold. GLuck!
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Re: removing rear turn signals

12 Sep 2009 14:26
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I tried that but I was being cautious. Maybe I'll be a little more aggressive with it:woohoo:
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Re: removing rear turn signals

12 Sep 2009 14:43
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Yeah they can be onery!
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Re: removing rear turn signals

12 Sep 2009 16:42
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I got it off.....and realized I didn't have to remove it. I thought there would be a connector by the bulb but I saw it under the seat after I had removed the housing! Oh well.
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Re: removing rear turn signals

12 Sep 2009 18:13
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With the rear turn signals out of the circuit, the front ones(if you have them) may not flash unless you replace the one in the siver can with a newer electronic one(usually found at auto parts stores).
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