Just wanted to post up this idea that I had that worked. I didn't really want to change the turn signals on the V but thought it looked funny as the only thing orange on the bike was the indicator lenses.

So I thought of something simple and easy. The '08 ZX-10 comes with clear rear turn signals so I ordered two sets of the lenses and bought amber bulbs separately (I went looking for the part numbers but it seems Kawasaki's parts diagram for the '08 10R is down right now). I know it doesn't do much but I personally really like the look. Figure I'd post up in case anyone else has had the idea and wondered. Here's a couple pics:

Looks nice! I have a set of signals with clear lenses off of my Speed Triple...hummmmm

Looks much cleaner. Good job. were the bulbs easy to get a hold of?

Cheers

The bulbs were actually the hardest part to find. I checked every auto store I could find here in town and then I went to Cycle Gear and they had them but were sold out. The dealer would have to order them in so I called around and I live in Vegas where the company Clear Alternatives is based. I called them and bought some amber bulbs off of them.

I have not opened a signal yet...are they standard bulbs, the 1/4 turn kind?

They are a standard bulb. They saw R10W - 12V on them and Clear alternatives has them listed as a "G18.5". Here's the link to their bulb page since this site keeps telling me my pic is too big: http://clearalternatives.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CA&Category_Code=Bulbs

Excellent mod ! Looks great. :thumb: :thumb:
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Great mod! I want it too ;) Did you just buy the lenses? In other words, does the lenses from ZX-10 fit the Versys right on?

just ordered mine from our local Kawi shop 15 bucks a pop not to bad

Looks cool, you can get bulbs that light up amber but aren't amber when off so the amber doesn't show through the clear lens. They are a blue chrome color and depending on how clear the lens is they almost don't show a color at all, I had them on an HD very clean look.

sorry for got to post the link to the bulbs http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/SignalAndBrakeLights/

I like those Sylvania bulbs. Are the city lights (on the outside of headlight) the same bulbs as the turn signals? If they are, I'll replace all 6 bubs. Should look sweet.

Hey Enemy Zero... it was just the lenses from the 08' Zx-10, not the housing did I read the right ?

sorry for got to post the link to the bulbs http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/SignalAndBrakeLights/
these bulbs will not work, the glass part is too big. ask me how I know.
I like those Sylvania bulbs. Are the city lights (on the outside of headlight) the same bulbs as the turn signals? If they are, I'll replace all 6 bubs. Should look sweet.
the "city" lights are 194 style push in bulbs, autozone has a nifty set of amber led lamps that look good.
Hey Enemy Zero... it was just the lenses from the 08' Zx-10, not the housing did I read the right ?

just the lens for the 08 zx10 two left rears and two right rears. the lens has a drain hole built in, heck mounting for proper operation.

thanks buster123 Im calling my shop to change my order

I also ordered 97a bulbs and 67nr bulbs from bulb town.
the 97a is natural amber .90 cents each. the 67nr is natural red. .75 cents each. will try them both and see what looks better. as a side note, the amber kawasaki bulbs from the dealer were 8 bucks each. yea thats a good deal. hope this helps.

A lot of action in this thread today. The lenses are all you need and only order two sets of rears. The fronts are flush mount.

Buster, what bulbs did you put in the turn signals? I really like that they are not visibly amber. Mine give off that amber glow :(

WOW!

What a great improvement to the bike!
I'll be getting that too!

Before clear lens were available I switched out for 2008 KLR lens.

how do they look josh post us a pic man .......


I couldn't get the right bulbs through work, Im going to go look are town for something that will work

when i get her back from service i will post pics.

Wow, killer post guys, they all look foo-king great!!! Thanks for the tips!!! I will be getting mine as soon as money allows!!!:thumb::D:yeahsmile:
Fukken cheers,
Erik!!!

OK can someone please explain why we need 2 left lenses and 2 right lenses when we only have 2 rear signal lights ?
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in the event that you might want to replace the fronts also. you would not wear a black sock and a red sock, would you? this last pic is with red bulbs installed.

you can also get "smoked" lenses for the V:


http://cgi.ebay.de/Smoked-indicator-lenses-Kawasaki-636-Z-750-1000-Versys_W0QQitemZ120290975713QQihZ002QQcategoryZ104 64QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

On a black bike it looks okay.
But the clear lenses are much nicer:
http://freenet-homepage.de/crosser1970/versys14.JPG

I wonder if the ZR1000 lenses work. They look like they are clear?

OK can someone please explain why we need 2 left lenses and 2 right lenses when we only have 2 rear signal lights ?
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Because when you order them, to replace both front and rear lenses on the Versys you have to order two left and two right rear turn signals off of the ZX10. The ZX10 and Z1000 both have flush mount or mirror mounted signals so they do not match the stock shape of the Versys front signals.

Hope that's the info you were looking for. I just hope I didn't read the question wrong :confused:. It's been a long few days.

I would like to make those side lights "aka driving lights" take the bulbs out and switch them for amber and then make them turn signals. Also if any one is good with LEDs I would like to put the rear turn signals in the tail light. Let me know if any one knows how to do these things just some food for thought.

Very cool, I have been thinking about this mod for a month, I was going to order 08 KLR lenses, it appears that with-in a model year, pretty much all the stalk mounted turn signals are the same across the line. so I would be looking at $60 in lenses (basically a full set of KLR replacement lenses), and $32 in bulbs from the dealer, NOT! on the bulbs. Thanks for the inspiration.

just picked up my lenses on Saturday . I had to search all over this city of mine just for amber bulbs . I found some but a higher watt (stk is 10 new ones are 23) but they have not caused problems yet but I dont ride around with my signals on 24/7. Ill post some pics tomorrow .. Thanks EnemyZero for the hint on the ZX-10 rear lenses. :yeahsmile:

If I read all these threads correctly I need two of each clear back Turn Signal Lens from a 2008 ZX-10R. I find these part numbers can anyone confirm these.
SKU-23007-0102 SKU-23007-0103

Here's what you need:

Two of each

7290879-001
7290881-001

These were ordered thru Bike Bandit. They're rears from an 08 Z1000.

Here's what you need:

Two of each

7290879-001
7290881-001

These were ordered thru Bike Bandit. They're rears from an 08 Z1000.

I thought the 2008 ZX-10R was the parent bike for the clear lens ???

I thought the 2008 ZX-10R was the parent bike for the clear lens ???

All I know is these work, period. They are what I've currently got on my bike (finally got the 4th one last Friday that was on backorder for a month.)

The ZX-10 and Z-1000 both had clear taillights for 2008. They are the same design so they should work whether you order ZX10 or Z-1000 Rears, just make sure they are REARS as the ZX10 fronts are integrated into the mirrors and the Z-1000 has flush mounted fronts like the 6R.

08 klr650 lenses work as well and they are slightly larger

this is really beautiful I've been planning to that for a long time and did u realise that the 09 V's come with those signals ??

I did not know. I do think it is a more expensive way to go compared to simply switching lenses but I am happy I did. I will sell the original I suppose. Just had the cherry bomb exhaust in stalled and heated grips....OMG! Sweet bike.

I was interested in doing this mod, and searched some OEM parts stores. They are now listing the 09 Versys which comes stock with clear lenses if you want to search/ order them that way. Also, does anyone know the correct model/ part # for the bulbs I need as well?

I went with these...
https://www.bulbtown.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=97A

Kawi wants WAAAAAYYY too much for their OEM bulbs. These fit and work beautifully, and are about 1/10th the price :thumb:

If you are interested in Red instead of Amber, look for item code 67NR on that site.

Nate

I found these BA15 24-LED bulbs at http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi and am thinking of using these, just can't figure out if I need a regulator for them or not.

in the event that you might want to replace the fronts also. you would not wear a black sock and a red sock, would you? this last pic is with red bulbs installed.

Could you put better pictures of your rear fender eliminator work.

Is that an after market piece or the original fender flap that you cut and modify.

It looks really good but the picture doesn't do justice.

Also with regard the clear lens, the NEW 2009 Versys comes with the clear lens and amber bulbs from factory so there is no need to be ordering parts from another bike anymore, just get the clear lens and bulbs form the 2009 Versys catalog.

To each his own, but what is the appeal of clear turnsignal lenses? Some of the comments on the thread suggest that the amber lenses stand out too much. Why is conspicuity a problem? Do clear lenses show up any better when the bulbs light up for a turn?

Similarly, what is the deal with removing turn signals in favor of a consolidated tail/brake/signal light unit that makes it harder for others to see a turn indication and to discern whether the turn is left of right.

Not flaming, just curious.

For me I just like the cleaner and custom look of clear signals. Just like some like clear signals on their cars. Although with the 09's having clear signals as standard, it won't be so custom anymore, but I still like the look better. As for the consolidated tail light....that seems a little foolish to me.

Like you said "to each his own". Why do some of the Versys riders remove stickers only to replace with Duc stickers or Porche or Ferrari or what ever? It's all silly really but hey what ever. I think the Versys is a pretty cool bike but I hate the silver covers around the engine and radiator so I painted them black. It makes me feel better as the other would say about their mods. By the way my 08 lenses are from the KLR and clear.

So it's really just a matter of "I like the look better." :thumb:

Wont these do the trick, tidy price I thought

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kwak-ZX6R-Z750S-Z1000-Versys-CLEAR-or-SMOKED-indicators_W0QQitemZ260350565188QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item260350565188&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

there's something I don't have to change on my '09. clear is stock.

Clear of amber lens the turn signal must flash amber according to Federal DOT standards.
I replaced my amber lens and they blend in better than the 2008 stock amber lens. If you install clear lens don't forget to add amber bulbs

Wont these do the trick, tidy price I thought

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kwak-ZX6R-Z750S-Z1000-Versys-CLEAR-or-SMOKED-indicators_W0QQitemZ260350565188QQcmdZViewItemQQpt ZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item260350565188&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

Those should work fine. At the time when I did this on mine, no one was making clear ones other than stock.

For me I just like the look better. I just look at it that there was nothing else that was orange on the bike so I felt they disrupted the flow of the color scheme. After placing the Clear lenses on I feel that the color scheme blends much better. Just my thought on it.

Clear of amber lens the turn signal must flash amber according to Federal DOT standards.
I replaced my amber lens and they blend in better than the 2008 stock amber lens. If you install clear lens don't forget to add amber bulbs

I think that Reg might only apply to the front of the vehicle, I know most truck rear signals flash red.

As an "amber hater" myself, here's an idea that builds on the above, while staying legal.

Get clear signal covers, replace stock flasher with electronic/solid state flasher, insert high quality LED socket bulbs.

Now you have no amber showing when the signal is off, and a more crisp signal (amber albeit) when turning.

As an "amber hater" myself, here's an idea that builds on the above, while staying legal.

Get clear signal covers, replace stock flasher with electronic/solid state flasher, insert high quality LED socket bulbs.

Now you have no amber showing when the signal is off, and a more crisp signal (amber albeit) when turning.

Hey Versysincalgary where did you source your led socket bulbs??and are they kinda pricey?

One thing to keep in mind if you replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs: rather than send light out in all directions like an incandescent filament so it can refract through the amber lens, LEDs send out individual points of light in one direction.

I replaced the turn signal bulbs on my ST1300 with LEDs (each a cluster of 18) and the result was turn signals that were much LESS noticeable. My wife followed me in the car to test the new signals and she said commented on hard it was to see my them. As soon as we got home, I put an incandescent bulb back on one side and put the 4-way flashers on and took a look from down the driveway. The LEDs were not even close to the incandescents as far as being visually conspicuous. It was no contest.

Anyway, what looks cool isn't always the most effective way to communicate your intentions to others on the road.

I think that Reg might only apply to the front of the vehicle, I know most truck rear signals flash red.


That reg might not apply at all. Rears can be red and fronts can be clear or white (In California).