Next, I’ll move on to installing the turn signals.
• No spade terminals—convert to a connector that accepts M8 nuts
• Since it mounts on a slanted surface, keep everything parallel and clean
• Keep the turn signal wiring taut and neat
Those are the three main points to watch.
Leica LINO L2
A laser level marker is handy for positioning.
I made three angled spacer patterns—10 degrees, 13 degrees, and 15 degrees—and tested them.
I just cut the angles with a metal saw.
Using a milling machine would be tedious to chuck up each time, so…
The mounting surface is slanted and made of plastic, and the turn signal mounting point is rubber, so it shifts when tightened. It took three tries before I finally got it right.
Fewer people use aftermarket turn signals with two spade terminals these days.
You can plug them in wrong, and compared to connectors, they’re a hassle and don’t look as good.
Now then!
This lets the M8 nut pass through. ★
A 040 won’t fit, but a 050 will.
I marked the turn signal side and harness side so I don’t mix up left and right.
If you run all the wiring parallel, it gets in the way,
so staggering them keeps things compact.
Hellerman Tyton products I love—push pins and all
Keeping things simple, light, and easy to service makes life easier down the road.
Loose bolts and lock nuts are a pain.
I kept it clean and simple like this.
I try to avoid using cable ties and zip ties as much as possible.
It’s temporarily fixed, but…
Keep it as parallel as possible
Keep it as clean as possible
Somehow
We got it done!
Once the countersunk rivets arrive tomorrow, it’ll be complete. ★
Phew!
