Reminder Beep for Turn Signals

[Easy Rider]

More discussion of this in the "Best Mod. I've done so far" thread too.

(Why am I starting a new topic? Because I think the title should be a clear roadmap to what's inside.....and when the discussion strays away from the main topic, a new one should be started.....but that's just me! Does not apply to "off topic" rambling threads as there isn't usually much in there worth searching for !!)

I revised my beepers today.
Total parts cost ~$7.50, 2 each Radio Shack 273-059 beepers.
Total time = 15 minutes (more like 45 in you do it "right")

EDIT: Third time is the charm. The buzzers listed above are STILL not quite loud enough. Will be changing over to the 85 dB model, 273-060, at about $9 for two when time permits.

For easy access to the work area, lift the storage bin OUT (straight up). ( It's amazing what's under there!)
When done, put the bin back in carefully, so as not to snag and break any wires, etc.

Attached one to each side, similar to what others have done but I'm lazy so I just stripped the wires on the buzzers, pulled back the sleeve on the connectors going to the rear lights, wrapped the wire around the bare connector and shoved the sleeve back on (will come back later and solder for long term stability).

Black wire from buzzer goes to black/white wire (ground) on each side. Red buzzer wire goes to black wire on one side and green wire on the other. The buzzers are so light that mounting is not really required. Long term I think I will twist the wires together and nylon tie-wrap the little bundle to the side frame bar.......to take up some of the slack left from the original attachment of the wires with a large black tie-wrap.

I think the volume will be about right; haven't started the engine yet to be sure but my first go was with a smaller buzzer and it wasn't quite enough.

Now, let's see if I can attach a crappy picture from my cell phone:



Looks like it worked!

P.S. Just a note: 2 buzzers are required because there is no common, flashing, positive wire available. Due to some "creative" wiring by Suzuki, the wire common to both signals changes polarity depending on which side is flashing.

ANOTHER EDIT: Check your installation after a few rides. I found mine were not secured tight enough and the vibration had started rubbing the insulation off one wire.