Yea, but I didn't know that at the time! 

I will not be leaving off the turn signals for long, but I want to get Bikey inspected, and work on blinkers later.

Lee

--- In honda_nighthawk@yahoogroups.com, "Rob in NH" <berkelusa@...> wrote:
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> 1157 bulbs.. done that before repairing the sockets. Autozone also sells sockets for 1157 bulbs with the wire you found in them. just remove it and put it in yours as you did.
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> In some states as you stated directional's aren't required. But picture a car coming up on your rear fast that doesn't know your turning right. been there!
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> ALWAYS check your mirrors when turning too.. Some fool's think two wheels means that you will be out of the way faster. NOT
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> Just the other day was stopping in my JEEP and happened to do what I always do.. make sure the guy behind me is paying attention.. well SHE wasn't and with the recent snow I spotted her car sliding partially side-ways towards my rear. Just as I pulled out of the way to the left out of the line of FIRE she rammed the car in front of me instead. AWESOME SAVE !
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> Rob
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> From: Lee Keller King
> Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:10 AM
> To: honda_nighthawk@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [honda_nighthawk] Re: Electrical Parts Question -- 1982 CB650SC (SOHC 650)
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>
> I found what I needed at my local Hyosung dealer, Brazos Cycle!
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> Really, all I needed was a wire with the little contact crimped on, but I was afraid I wouldn't find one.
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> http://flickr.com/photos/26641975@N00/3185595691/
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> http://flickr.com/photos/26641975@N00/3185594359/in/photostream/
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> I went by Brazos Cycle and Bill and his crew tried to find a replacement socket for me in their catalogs and online. They also had some suggestions of complete replacement blinkers. Then one of them had an "ah hah" moment and went back into the shop. He came back with this:
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> http://flickr.com/photos/26641975@N00/3185592751/in/photostream/
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> (Wish I could imbed photos here).
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> I paid them $5.00 bucks for the salvaged part. I figure their time and effort was worth $5.00.
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> Oh, and I confirmed -- I can get my bike passed for inspection with the turn signals off the bike (as it is now). Texas law does not require blinkers; only that they work correctly if they are installed. I am going to get it inspected and then reattach and repair the turn signals.
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> Thanks for the suggestions, guys.
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> Lee
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>
> --- In honda_nighthawk@yahoogroups.com, Mike Dude michaelaalvarez@ wrote:
> >
> > You can probably find a new socket (if old one isn't solderable) at your local auto parts store or Wallyworld for just a few bucks.
> >
> > Mike Dude
> > 2003 Red NH 750,"My Precious"
> > 81K and Going Strong!
> >
> > --- On Sat, 1/10/09, Lee Keller King leekellerking@ wrote:
> >
> > From: Lee Keller King leekellerking@
> > Subject: [honda_nighthawk] Electrical Parts Question -- 1982 CB650SC (SOHC 650)
> > To: honda_nighthawk@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 9:02 AM
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> >
> > I was troubleshooting my Bikey's turn signals last night and I found (at least part of) the problem. One of the wires to the front, left turn signal socket is broken at the socket and needs to be replaced.
> > It broke off right at the little nub that contacts the base of the light bulb.
> > So my questions are:
> > 1. Is there a fix that does not require buying a new socket?
> > 2. Is there a non-Honda specific replacement? (Like an automotive equivalent)
> > 3. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with Honda-Parts Direct (www.honda-partsdire ct.com)? I like the idea that their parts fich, as opposed to Bike Bandit, has the original Honda parts numbers.
> > Part is as follows:
> > SOCKET, L. for 1982 Honda CB650SC
> > 33655-377-671
> > $12.61 (plus about $8.00 shipping and handling).
> > If, that is (and a big "IF", at that) they have it in stock).
> >
> > Lee
> >
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