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Hi all,

2002 CBRF4i

I bought it with aftermarket signals, but I've been in three group rides of which all have had comments on how its very hard to see my signals. I'd like to be proactive and replace them to make sure that they are visible. I know I have the option of going to Honda and getting some OEM ones, but I really prefer the flush mounted ones, and I think if I upgrade to some bright LEDs it'll be better. However, I'm having some trouble finding a decent set.

What brands should I look for? I've looked on ebay and Kijiji, and I don't see much. Any links/suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks.
 
There's been some big discussions on how bright the LEDs actually are and a few people have gone back to stock incandesants. Have a look using the search fucntion and you'll see. Personally I'm all for visibility and that means widely separated and highly visible indicators. On the front I'm a big fan of the mirror mounted new ones, on the back the OEM style are fine for me.
 
I've seen quite a few bikes with flush mounts, undertails, turn signals integrated into the brake lights and I think they all suck. Nothing offers visibility like the ugly stock turn signals.
 
Watsen and Rizoma are the only ones that I'm aware of that I would classify as "moderately acceptable". Still not as visible as stock signals.
 
The problem with flush-mount signals is not just lack of brightness in many (most) of them. The mounting location itself (on the side of the bike and away from the extreme front or rear edges of the bike) means that the signal's light output can be shielded by the bike's own bodywork.

Unless the other driver/rider eyes are directly in line with the center-line motorcycle, there is a good chance that they will not be able to see the signals on one side or another of the bike.

Stalk-mounted or mirror-mounted signals avoid that by moving the signal light out and away from the bike's bodywork. In addition, and this assumes that the turns signals double as always-on running lights when not in turn signal mode, by moving the turn signals out and away from the centerline of the bike you add a larger lighting triangle that does make you more noticeable to other road users.

That larger and more noticeable lighting triangle also makes it easier for other road users to more accurately estimate your approach speed relative to them, whether it be you approaching them, or them coming up behind you.

Aside from how you choose to ride your bike, the next biggest part of motorcycle safety goes back to being able to be seen by other vehicles. Going to flush-mounts negates those safety positives offered by larger and more visible turn signal assemblies, and for what? Fashion?
 
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