I just installed some flush mount turn signals in the front a couple of days ago.

I was a little hesitant, but I got the largest ones made by LP that double as running lights.  I had to drill the holes in the plastic to mount them, and had to use some 16-18 gauge wire to extend the stock wire to make them fit.  IMO, the large lenses still make them visible, even from the side but anything smaller -- and I can see why people wouldn't like them for safety reasons.

These are the ones I installed, but mine have black plastic housings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOCKHART-PHILLIPS-FLUSH-MOUNT-I-TURN-SIGNALS-UNIVERSAL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35598QQihZ009QQitemZ190019348663QQrdZ1

I'm considering hooking up a constant 12V source to the running lights so they stay on all the time, and flash when I signal. 

I picked these up at my local cycle shop.  Both the front and rear are from Lockhart Phillips.  They aren't super noticeable in daylight but they are really bright at night because they are led's.  I love them because they look so much better than stock.  That's just my opinion though.  I also don't drive in very much traffic so safety wasn't a huge concern.

Quote from: veeref on August 19, 2006, 08:28:11 PM
I'm considering hooking up a constant 12V source to the running lights so they stay on all the time, and flash when I signal. 

DON'T DO IT!!!

I have those EXACT lights, and tried the marker light thing...  Because there is little difference in wattage between the marker light filament and the turn signal filament, you can't really see the turn signals work that much.

Another solution is making them BOTH turn signals.  A little bit brighter (maybe not noticable???) but beware!!!  I tried this too, and for some reason, the right-side marker was buring through bulbs like crazy.  Maybe it was just bad wiring, but I was too lazy to find out.  I disconnected the marker light wire. and I'm now using as a normal turn signal

Wow, where did u get that clear tail-light!???   tis awesome!   

yeaaa i liked those to but they were almot 100 bucks a set here ! i was like heeeelllll nooo .. so i got the cheaper ones that stick out a little    
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k286/fearedgs500/flushmounts.jpg
i took the pic in black and white on my phone so you can see it . mine have the clear lense with the carbon fiber back pice

Quote from: plusultra on August 20, 2006, 11:09:34 PM
Wow, where did u get that clear tail-light!???   tis awesome!   

He's got the Clear Alternatives integrated tail light.  It comes with a clear lense and red/yellow LED's for brake lights, running lights and turn signals all in one.  You can find them on eBay for around $80.  You can also just buy the clear lense from their website.  I forget the price...but Google Clear Alternatives.

Yeah, I did my fenderectomy just like blue05twin basically.

-Turd.

my bike

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25434.0

Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 20, 2006, 06:05:22 PM

Quote from: veeref on August 19, 2006, 08:28:11 PM
I'm considering hooking up a constant 12V source to the running lights so they stay on all the time, and flash when I signal. 

DON'T DO IT!!!

I have those EXACT lights, and tried the marker light thing...  Because there is little difference in wattage between the marker light filament and the turn signal filament, you can't really see the turn signals work that much.

Another solution is making them BOTH turn signals.  A little bit brighter (maybe not noticable???) but beware!!!  I tried this too, and for some reason, the right-side marker was buring through bulbs like crazy.  Maybe it was just bad wiring, but I was too lazy to find out.  I disconnected the marker light wire. and I'm now using as a normal turn signal

Thanks for the heads up.  I'm assuming you just spliced the third wire into the positive to get both filaments to light up?  I have mine wired as just a normal turn signal right now.  I might try both filaments, we'll see.

Randy