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    Post by Rob the dog Fri 07 May 2021, 9:14 pm

    Sadly my right rear indicator has snapped, so if anyone has a nice clean one for sale please let me know. Also how difficult is it to replace do I have to remove the tray from under the seat what exactly do I need to remove to change the sodding thing.(annoying because I can’t ride ..... I unbolted it and then cut the wires)
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    Post by Beresford Fri 07 May 2021, 10:51 pm

    The indicator is made of rubber. Have you broken that or the metal bracket it is attached to. That bracket is part of the underseat grab rail (or tie down rail ) which is accessed by removing the plastic tail bodywork unit.Not difficult.
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    Post by Rob the dog Sat 08 May 2021, 1:32 pm

    Snapped n half just past the metal screw barrel, have asked a local retailer to source one as I don’t want an after market version .trying to remain pure.
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    Post by Rob the dog Sat 08 May 2021, 4:01 pm

    Cheeky question I know but what do I do to remove the tail piece, I know that I have to remove my rack  will the rear light have to be removed as well. Thanks for any advice.
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    Post by Beresford Sat 08 May 2021, 10:02 pm

    I haven't done it recently, but memory tells me that you remove the seat - lift (not too high) pull and wriggle vigorously from side to side to free it from the hinge under the tailpiece. Bit of a faff but it does come in a forward direction eventually. (Bugger to put back as well !) Remove the grab rail. Undo the upper shock bolts and wriggle the tail piece off backwards while swearing and cursing. It is a bit flexible and may need to be eased/spread to move it. The rear light does not have to be removed. That's it IIRC
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    Post by Rob the dog Sat 08 May 2021, 11:56 pm

    Thanks very much, I look forward to breaking it tomorrow on my 56th birthday, going to have a look at a BMW f800gt on Tuesday.
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    Post by cheesepiece1 Sun 09 May 2021, 7:37 am

    Happy birthday
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    Post by Rob the dog Sun 09 May 2021, 10:42 pm

    Tail fairing removed without any bother.
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    Post by Beresford Mon 10 May 2021, 1:17 pm

    Wot! No swearing and cussing ?
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    Post by Rob the dog Mon 10 May 2021, 5:12 pm

    The power of positive thoughts and the love of all things Honda worked in my favour, I bet it’s a sod to put back on. While it’s off I gave the rear springs a wipe off and then plastered them in wd40, also sprayed wax sealant in the open ends of the frame. The bmw is not a replacement for my 500 ,I have a 600 hornet which I will be selling.
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    Post by Rob the dog Wed 12 May 2021, 6:37 pm

    I now own a Beemer Rear indicator  1f62f
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    Post by cheesepiece1 Wed 12 May 2021, 9:32 pm

    Had a '98 R850R before going back to the trusty CB last year.
    The Beemer was an interesting big lump of a thing but no regrets.
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    Post by Rob the dog Wed 12 May 2021, 10:16 pm

    I bought a f800gt, one owner full history low miles (3800) lots of extras.  I am starting cancer treatment later this month so I’m not going to be ride it until August or September. Selling my hornet..... not enough room for 3 bikes.
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    Post by Al1040 Thu 13 May 2021, 2:54 pm

    Hope the treatment goes well and you can get back out on the road again!!
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    Post by Rob the dog Thu 13 May 2021, 5:27 pm

    I am very positive, I have 37 radiotherapy sessions starting on the 24th of may  to treat prostate cancer.
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    Post by cheesepiece1 Thu 13 May 2021, 11:13 pm

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CB500S-Indicator-Right-Rear-Genuine-Honda-1998-2002-A006-/114805356416
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    Post by Rob the dog Fri 14 May 2021, 12:25 pm

    Thanks for looking for the indicator...... by sheer fluke I bought one from a local motor factor earlier today.

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    Post by Alan H Mon 17 May 2021, 9:10 am

    Good luck fitting & enjoy your new BM
    Good luck with your treatment I hope it all goes well.
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    Post by Rob the dog Mon 17 May 2021, 11:18 pm

    Sold my hornet tonight and take delivery of the beemer Tuesday evening, putting it on sorn until August or September . Indicator is fitted and tail fairing is back in place.

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