Source amber ts lens?

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Source amber ts lens?

12 Oct 2011 04:34

Would like to convert my rear turn signals to brake lites on my '79 KZ 1000ST. To be legal I need to find stock OEM style red lens. I know I can run clear lenses with colored bulbs, but prefer to just have a red lens for the purpose. Any body know any sources?
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Ken

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Re: Source amber ts lens?

12 Oct 2011 10:32

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I don't know a # for a direct replacement lens. But NAPA has a good cross reference for finding these. Take your lens into a store and see if they can find something off of the dimensions. Or if you can navigate their web site you can try.

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Re: Source amber ts lens?

12 Oct 2011 13:47

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Give Z1E a call- they should be able to order something through PMC.

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Re: Source amber ts lens?

12 Oct 2011 13:49 - 12 Oct 2011 22:37

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If you get the Luxeon red LED's from Superbrightleds dot com you can keep the yellow lenses. I did the turn/brake conversion and with the red blasting through you can't tell the difference.

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13 Oct 2011 03:00 - 13 Oct 2011 03:48

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AtLarge wrote: If you get the Luxeon red LED's from Superbrightleds dot com you can keep the yellow lenses. I did the turn/brake conversion and with the red blasting through you can't tell the difference.

Yeah, but they look way better if you paint the amber lenses red. I used Testor's 1605 transparent red enamel (plastic model paint)

Here's how they look:

kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/327793-re...-rear-signals#327891

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13 Oct 2011 03:03

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fxdl2051 wrote: Would like to convert my rear turn signals to brake lites on my '79 KZ 1000ST. To be legal I need to find stock OEM style red lens. I know I can run clear lenses with colored bulbs, but prefer to just have a red lens for the purpose. Any body know any sources?
Thanks,
Ken

I have seen the red lenses from Kawi cop bikes on ebay for like $20 each. Painting them is way cheaper.

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