Madstad bar blocking turn indicators

Lstayner

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Well I put the MadStad mount and windshield on the bike last Thursday after work. Tinkered around with it to fine the optimal position. One thing I noticed is that the heavy support bar that goes just above the dash blocks the turn indicator lights. Has anyone figured out a slick method to see them yet? I was thinking of putting a small convex mirror on the back side of the windshield to at least get an idea that the signal is on. I hate following a vehicle for miles on end with the turn signal flashing. Just don't want to be "that guy".
 

Gigitt

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This is what I did... I added some cheap ebay leds strip to the side of my cluster. works very well as my indictor lights are coverd by my Garmin 595 GPS in a Tourtech cage.

 

Lstayner

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This is what I did... I added some cheap ebay leds strip to the side of my cluster. works very well as my indictor lights are coverd by my Garmin 595 GPS in a Tourtech cage.

Where did you splice in to the wiring?
 

magic

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Well I put the MadStad mount and windshield on the bike last Thursday after work. Tinkered around with it to fine the optimal position. One thing I noticed is that the heavy support bar that goes just above the dash blocks the turn indicator lights. Has anyone figured out a slick method to see them yet? I was thinking of putting a small convex mirror on the back side of the windshield to at least get an idea that the signal is on. I hate following a vehicle for miles on end with the turn signal flashing. Just don't want to be "that guy".
I had the same problem with mine. I simply moved the GPS bar to the top of the windshield adjustment slot and made another bar out of 1/2" diameter aluminum to take it's place. I had to drill and tap the new bar, I think they were 6mm. This has worked very well, the whole instrument panel is visible and the GPS is mounted higher for better visibility. 20201007_151349(0).jpg
 

Lstayner

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I had the same problem with mine. I simply moved the GPS bar to the top of the windshield adjustment slot and made another bar out of 1/2" diameter aluminum to take it's place. I had to drill and tap the new bar, I think they were 6mm. This has worked very well, the whole instrument panel is visible and the GPS is mounted higher for better visibility. View attachment 71966
The turn signal indicators are on top of the computer on a 2020 model. My Madstad bar is right at the top of that. If I had your dash, It wouldn't be a problem.
 
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