97 NH Turn Signal Stem Source

[draser]

Just like the subject says, anyone has a source of these stems? Have a cracked one on rear right side.

[mollusc]

There often seem to be some on eBay, but apparently they are pretty low quality and only last for a couple of years.  I have gone completely aftermarket on my 700S to avoid the issue entirely.

[Bob H]

...a source of these stems? Have a cracked one on rear right side.

Mine cracked years ago, I wrapped black duct tape so that the seam ended up pointing down and honestly the repair disappears. My fix lasted a few years. I don't think the "stems" are separate from the flasher unit, they are different material but as I recall the stem black rubber stuff is jointed to the turn signal.
Partzilla doesn't show it as separate, and the turn signal is no longer available

I have gone through 2 sets of aftermarket replacements and honestly wish I had just kept repairing the stock ones because they were actually brighter than the replacements.
And chasing down the "hyperflash" is a pain in the ass. Even with resisters, there is apparently an issue with the dash indicator and had to get an aftermarket flasher unit anyway.

With the hillbilly repair of duct tape, you leave all the wiring in place and get to ride instead of splicing and messing with all that stuff.
You could cut a short length of black irrigation tubing and then cut a slit down that, and pop it over the tape for a clean appearance.

[ExTex]

K&S Technologies makes some that look a lot like original.
Here is for a CB250 Nighthawk (about as close as I could find) https://www.partsgiant.com/p324918-k-and-s-oem-type-turn-signals

Not cheap but good quality.

K&S web site is harder to navigate:
http://www.kandstech.com/

Stay Safe

[Bob H]

K&S Technologies makes some that look a lot like original.

Wow that is a good find. Never knew about them - and they have a whole page on "stems" for turn signals.
http://www.kandstech.com/index.php?page=stems
I could make that work.

[mollusc]

I have also read of people wrapping the drooping stems with plastic cut from a 2L soda bottle and then going over the whole thing with black insulation tape.  You don't have to mess with wiring, you get to keep the original lenses, the soda bottle plastic supports the stems and stops them from drooping, and the tape holds it all together.

[ExTex]

The tape starts to slip in the hot August sun after a while.

[draser]

Thanks guys, lots of good info.

[draser]

Found rubber stems in EMGO catalog, for Yamahas, look similar, I'll try one to see fitment. Only problem, there are no dimensions that I can see...

[draser]

Ordered 2 stems from NicheCycle, fingers crossed...

[Pete in PA]

I bet if you track down the Bikemaster, K&S, etc., they're all made in Taiwan.

I cut out the middle man.  Got them from Ebay.  2 rear are the same as OEM but shorter.  Had to pull bulbs they came with, too low wattage. OEM bulbs fit.  Also extend left rear wires with old wires.

2 front I got from different source.  They're perfect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224424727619?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=h6h6wcbkq5q&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=IwajBBFPTpq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/141940541539?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8tHxKI7WRa-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=IwajBBFPTpq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Shipping from Taiwan was only 10 actual days.  Boxed great, no problems.