Indimacators

[The Artist]

I have lost my LH rear indicator cover thing which means there is an exposed bulb which just flashes white. My question is, is it ok to put any piece of orange plastic over this to pass the MOT as I cant find a replacement. It is an aftermarket set.

I was thinking cutting a piece of orange plastic to the right shape and double sided tape or some sort of glue.

Thanks

[Pete.]

Easiest way is go buy an orange bulb from Halfords
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[Ichy]

Just get a replacement indicator, it'll only cost a couple of quid.
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[-Savage-]

AFAIK it's fine to use an orange bottle or something to make a lens. But to be honest, it would be easier and better in the long run just to buy a new indi. Most bike shops sell after market, Motrax or the like. Easy to wire, but sometimes you might have to solder connections off the old wires onto the new wires, but easy enough job.

Also, if you opt for LED indis, you will probably have to get a resistor thing to make it flash at the right speed.
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[truslack]

Quality street wrappers work well
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[The Artist]

i might go and get a new set but i cant just get one so i will have to get 2 indis which means the front and back wil be different so ill end up getting all 4. Ill have a look around, just for the mot though, will it be ok with a bit of orange plastic over it?

[truslack]

[tutton]

Send me a couple of quid in paypal
and ill send you one of my spare ones sitting in my parts box
Your on about the little orange plastic bit that goes on bulb, then theres the clear lense cover over the top of that ye?
and the good thing is, we both have the same indi's so itll fit fo sure.
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Current: '02 ZX636 A1P '51 CCM R30

[The Artist]

how do you know we have the same indis?? mine are not original, they are kind of triangle shaped. if you do that would be great.

I think its a one piece thing though. it just pops out and im left with a black housing with a bulb and shiny background. Could you upload a pic just to check. thanks

[tutton]

Then we dont,
thought your bike still had standard indi's
do you still got them as one of my rubbers on it is shagged?
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Past: '05 Peugeot XPS '99 Aprillia RS125 '94 FZR600R
Current: '02 ZX636 A1P '51 CCM R30

[The Artist]

pic of indis.

i still have my originals, dont know about condition though. i will check 4 u

[tutton]

Give me a pm when you find the originals and send the pic too
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Past: '05 Peugeot XPS '99 Aprillia RS125 '94 FZR600R
Current: '02 ZX636 A1P '51 CCM R30

[Ghost]

Cut up an Irn Bru bottle. Think that'll work. Is it the bottle that's orange? Or is the bottle clear and the Irn Bru is orange thus making the bottle look orange?
Either way you get to drink some Irn Bru so you'll win either way.

[tutton]

orange drink clear bottle
you phail
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Past: '05 Peugeot XPS '99 Aprillia RS125 '94 FZR600R
Current: '02 ZX636 A1P '51 CCM R30

[The Artist]

i havent had irn bru in ages! good idea, i could stick an entire bottle full on the indicator but then i wouldnt get to drink any. I hope its bogof

[Ghost]

Do it, Irn Bru is awesome. I like Irn Bru

https://www.packagingeurope.com/images/news/101207_024008_Alcan%20Packaging%20gets%20festive%20with%20IRN-BRU.jpg

Clear bottle