Oberon Bar End Turn Signals + CRG Mirrors


IndyTom

IndyTom

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Overview:
So, I am anal about redundant signals as well as signals of varying blink rates to increase visibility. Having turn signals on your bar ends helps with both vehicles approaching from rear and coming towards you. These are super bright lights and they didn't require any special resistors. I just wired them right into the line for the front signals. With this mod you also get either redundant mirrors, or in my case, replacements. I couldn't see out of the factory ones because all I could see was my own body. The bar end mirrors can see straight back with ease. If you lean a little when you look you can actually see over lapping areas between the two mirrors.

Photos:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/106837012/IMG_20140605_201940.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/106837012/IMG_20140605_200757.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/wj2gjjf0q82zj1m/AACX3cunUHKMkj16Lk3WwIwia

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKNYYG1rkRs&feature=youtu.be

Link to the signals(7/8th) + mirrors:

Tools Needed:
Alen Wrench to remove factory bar ends.
1/8th Bit
17/64 Bit (Get a good one so you don't break it off)
8mm - 1.25 Tap
Hacksaw
Wire Cutters
Oil for drilling and tapping (Can use old motor oil or something of similar thickness)

Instructions:
Because the bar end is an unusual size, you will need to make an adapter for the bar end to thread into. My solution and I am not saying it is the only solution or even the best one, but I used the existing bar ends.

  1. Remove factory bar ends
  2. Take the new bar end and see how far out you want it to stick out of the grip. I wanted mine flush so I basically wanted the mirror mount to sit right at the grip. I basically cut right at the edge of the old bar end's transition from the thickest part to the part that goes inside the grip. If you want yours to look different or stick out further, you will have to measure.Look at the photos in the next step to see what I am talking about as to where I cut.
  3. Take your old bar ends and mark this measurement out from the threaded stop. This is where you will cut your factory bar ends. Make sure you measure well because once you have cut them, there is no going back. Take your time cutting as you want a smooth straight cut (https://db.tt/YTpyKPnB) This is what it should look like after you cut the bar end: (https://db.tt/BiSiHnHf https://db.tt/fYRcerZg)
  4. Tip: I used the vise as a guide to make sure my cut was straight. I then cleaned up the burs with some sand paper.
  5. Next flip the bar ends around so you are looking at the threads on top. There should be a dip in the end. This acts as a great guide for the 17/64 bit. Make sure you go slow and use some oil to protect the bit. I would suggest using a drill press if you have one. If not just be really careful to drill straight and you should be fine. A little bit off won’t hurt anything.
  6. Next you will need to drill a really large hole in the non-threaded end of the old bar end. This allows the Oberon bar end adapter to fit inside your factory bar end. Should look like this when your done (https://db.tt/SJ7xgD8a). I don't remember the size of this larger drill bit, but as long as it is just a little larger than the Oberon adapter you should be fine.
  7. After you have drilled both bar ends out, use the 8mm - 1.25 tap to cut threads for the Oberon bar end (https://db.tt/0i1TL8QG). GO VERY SLOW. The metal on these factory bar ends is soft and grabs the tap. Go partial turn in and then back it out to clear the burs. Keep doing this till you have tapped the whole thing. Here is what it looks like all mounted up: (https://db.tt/TCeJi95a https://db.tt/Izb284ys)
  8. Tip: Use some thread lock on the bolt that holds the bar end light into the tapped factory bar end. Not the threads between the factory bar end and the handlebar. You will want to be able to get it back out for future mods.
  9. The modifications are almost done, now all you need to do is drill the small access holes in the under side of your handle bar. This is where the wires will exit for the turn signals. I used the smallest size bit that would allow the wire to go through.
  10. Tip: Loosen your handlebar mount so you can pivot the bar for easier access. Use a nail or something pointed to make a place for the bit to start. This keeps the bit from wandering and scratching your handlebar.
  11. Once you are to this point. the instructions provided by the Oberon folks takes right over. PM me if you have questions.
 
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HelmetHair

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I was thinking about getting some of these, but not for use with bar end mirrors. I would just get the "standard" ones. If I do that, will I not have to do all the drilling/tapping, etc? Are they a universal fit where they can slide into the bar instead of threading like the original bar ends? It seems they have two versions now, one for with bar end mirrors and one without, so all this may be unnecessary now?

If it requires all this drilling and taping, are there other bar-end tun signals that light front and rear that will fit the FZ6R without having to mod the bar or make use of the original bar ends?

Just asking, because I was thinking about going with the Motodynamic flush mounts for my front signals, and wanted to improve signal visibility from the front, as well as from the back as an addition to a Motodynamics integrated turn signal tail light. I like that the Oberon signals can be seen from front and rear.
 
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IndyTom

IndyTom

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Sorry for the late reply man. I have been super busy at work.

So you can install them without the drilling and tapping but you might want to call them and give them measurements to make sure you receive the right adapters. Their system is made to go inside a smooth bar. The ones on our bikes have threads for about 1" of the inside. Because of this, I wasn't happy with installing them using the collets that they provide.

The drilling and tapping might seem like a lot of work but in the end it wasn't bad at all and it survived a low-side last year without damaging the mounting that I made.

These lights are crazy bright and they stick out really well day or night. It was well worth the few hours I spent tinkering to get them installed.
 

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