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V7-850 Mods Thread

Because bloody Winter, I'm spending more time staring at my bike than riding it and it has now become clear to me that the North American stock incandescent turn indicators on my V7 850 are, in a word, hideous. I really, really want to get the Euro OEM's from Todd

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OEM Euro LED Turn Signals

OEM Euro LED LED Turn Signals Replace your stock incandescent turn signals with these Euro LED versions. Left is for Left Front and Right Rear. Right is for Right front, and Left rear. Plug-n-play for most newer models. Available as LEFT, RIGHT or PAIR. Not generally stocked unless count shown...
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But (isn't there always one?), as with DOT in the US, the Province of Quebec has detailed specs on what is "legal", namely (i) indicators must be SAE approved, (i) must have a minimum surface area of 23 sq cm (3.5 sq in) and (iii) be placed at least 10 cm from head/brake light. I'm thinking these were put together in 1950 and haven't been updated since...

I've searched the boards, and there seem to be some options that tick one or more of the requirements, but I'd like to get up to date info, so:

- out of curiosity, anybody know what the surface area of the OEM LED turn indicator is?
- are the any options out there that meet all three requirements but that are both LED and less ugly?
- assuming the requirement are similar across Canada, have any of the Canadian members, hypothetically of course, installed the OEM LEDs (or others) and, if so, any problems with inspections/police?

Thanks for your help.
 
I guess this is harder in Canada because you guys have inspections every year I think? I don’t know about every states in the USA, but I’ve lived in a few, and none of them require motorcycle inspections.

We have DOT standard requirements here in the USA, but as long as you don’t try to put a pea sized light as your blinkers, no police officer or highway trooper, would give it a second thought.

Those of us with the Stelvio NTX, had to deal with the terrible “light in the mirror” signals that came stock into the USA. Almost without exception, everybody I know, just like me, immediately changed it back over to the European turn signals in the bodywork and replaced the mirrors with ones that didn’t shake like a wet dog.
 
Fortunately, no annual inspection in Quebec but I'll be passing my final road exam in the Spring, so whatever I decide to do, it will wait until after that.

I do see a number of bikes on the road here with LEDs (mostly tail tidy) and, like you, I'd like to think police won't bother just for that - provided the lights aren't "pinheads".

It's all about risk assessment and my need to get rid of the current ones...
 
AuSableWulff said:
I'll be passing my final road exam in the Spring, so whatever I decide to do, it will wait until after that.
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Good call! They really don't like mods on bikes, at least in BC guaranteed... Whatever mods I had at the time, I had to revert my bike to original state every time I went for a test. But I'm special...🤪 LOL Swapping turn signals will be absolutely fine. A cop has to be an absolute a-hole to start looking for legality of standard looking turn signals. My V7 is modified to a point where some might question legality of some things but over 2 year span no cop ever bugged me. The way things work on the Island- if ya ain't gonna be acting up on the road, cops won't bug ya. I see some really sketchy vehicles that shouldn't be on the road, I bet you do as well, there's zero worries about replacing turn signals:) ...just don't forget to top up your blinker fluid..
 
Mindis said:
Good call! They really don't like mods on bikes, at least in BC guaranteed... Whatever mods I had at the time, I had to revert my bike to original state every time I went for a test. But I'm special...🤪 LOL Swapping turn signals will be absolutely fine. A cop has to be an absolute a-hole to start looking for legality of standard looking turn signals. My V7 is modified to a point where some might question legality of some things but over 2 year span no cop ever bugged me. The way things work on the Island- if ya ain't gonna be acting up on the road, cops won't bug ya. I see some really sketchy vehicles that shouldn't be on the road, I bet you do as well, there's zero worries about replacing turn signals:) ...just don't forget to top up your blinker fluid..
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Sounds about the same situation as here. I rode my Vespa 250 without a motorcycle license for 7 years. Got pulled over for a moment of enthusiasm and the cop was a bit surprised when I told him long I'd been riding it. He was very decent and, given that he was about my age (late fifties), didn't seem to consider me a menace to society - let me off with a warning and told me go get my license. I have him to thank for now being a Guzzisti!

So, Spring it is for the turn signals! And thanks for the reminder on the blinker fluid!
 
Zamp said:
I switched to Euro taillight. The US version that came with the bike was hideous. I'm getting the Euro turn signals next.
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Thanks for posting. I just got another complete kit in stock linked below.

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E5 V7-9 Euro Brake Light Conversion Kit

OEM Euro Brake Light Conversion Kit - V7-850/V9 Convert your N.A. V7-850/V9 to the smaller Euro brake light set up. This comes with everything needed for the conversion. Does NOT include the LED turn signals - See link below. These are NOT typically stocked, count shown if so. CONTACT us above...
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GTM® said:
Thanks for posting. I just got another complete kit in stock linked below.

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E5 V7-9 Euro Brake Light Conversion Kit

OEM Euro Brake Light Conversion Kit - V7-850/V9 Convert your N.A. V7-850/V9 to the smaller Euro brake light set up. This comes with everything needed for the conversion. Does NOT include the LED turn signals - See link below. These are NOT typically stocked, count shown if so. CONTACT us above...
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*sigh* my shopping list just keeps getting longer and longer.
 
Tom Prescott said:
Has anyone cut down the Agostini Db killer for sound?
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I bought a set of used Agos for my V7II that the previous owner (of the Agos) had modified by cutting off about 40% of the db killers' length. They sounded as expected, louder than with full-length killers but not as loud as with the killers removed. It was, in my opinion, a good mod.
 
sib said:
I bought a set of used Agos for my V7II that the previous owner (of the Agos) had modified by cutting off about 40% of the db killers' length. They sounded as expected, louder than with full-length killers but not as loud as with the killers removed. It was, in my opinion, a good mod.
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Cut mine down an inch, sounds better and I may go more. Upmap is next. Ps I hate the cir clips but modified the tabs for better clearance.
 
GTM® said:
Yes, as mentioned direct email already, and his bike is in my shop, installed there. Thanks to him the polished set is available in the Store.
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Thanks Todd, I didn't see them on the store and I like the stock black ones little better. Are they black?
 
Tom Prescott said:
Thanks Todd, I didn't see them on the store and I like the stock black ones little better. Are they black?
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Stock is black. Most people go around me to order, but happy to add them to the GTM Store if you want to purchase(?).
 
GTM® said:
Stock is black. Most people go around me to order, but happy to add them to the GTM Store if you want to purchase(?).
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I hear ya on some OEM parts due to in stock, slow to ship and shipping but as for tuning and performance mods you're the go to. 😎
 
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