I am the owner of a Honda motorcycle [CBX1000] who lives in Hiroshima City, Japan. I am posting about FCR carburetor and CBX1000 customization. I also post about things other than cars and motorcycles. We will post information that will make bikers around the world happy.
This is about purchasing rebuilt turn signals for the CBX1000. I bought an affordable set at an auction. In terms of quality, they were nearly indistinguishable from the original parts. If your turn signals are cracked or looking worn out, I recommend replacing them.
About the turn signals on the CBX1000
I don’t have a particularly strong preference for specific turn signals. I would rather keep the standard turn signals installed. It’s best not to disrupt the overall balance and atmosphere. Changing the turn signals doesn’t make the motorcycle faster, except in terms of air resistance.
The CBX1000 has large, round turn signals, while the SC06 and CB series use square ones. The CBX1000 is a beautifully designed motorcycle, especially in its naked style, which I think is exceptional. Even if you attach the square turn signals from the CB series, which are from a similar era, it wouldn’t disrupt the balance.
The design of the CBX1000 doesn’t feel outdated. I’ve seen customs that include LED sequential turn signals or very small turn signals that maintain a good balance. One feature from Honda that shouldn't be overlooked is the turn signal position light. I’m writing this blog from Japan, so it may vary by country. Honda generally includes this feature, while other Japanese manufacturers may or may not.
Personally, I prefer the original look, so I’ve kept the standard turn signals and maintained the turn signal position light function. However, the turn signal position light can make wiring complex and cumbersome. For this reason, some people disable the turn signal position light when customizing their motorcycles.
CBX1000 – Turn Signal Position Light
This is about the turn signal position light. In Japan, from 2024 onward, side marker lights and daytime running lights will be mandatory for new vehicles. Since 1998, motorcycles registered in Japan must have a functioning headlight switch; just having one installed can result in being flagged for maintenance issues. I added an extra switch. My CBX1000 is not from a model year that falls under these regulations.
Rebuilt Turn Signals
The turn signals on the CBX1000 are made of unpainted plastic. I paint the turn signals, rear fender, and meter in glossy black as much as possible. The side covers are also painted in glossy black. I’ve added lines to the front fender as well. I’ve switched to LED turn signals. When I purchased rebuilt units, it was necessary to modify the front to accommodate a dual-filament socket.
I converted all the light sources to LED without thinking too deeply about it. However, it’s better not to force the switch to LED. LEDs have the drawback of often being dim in certain areas. The difference in resistance can also cause unexpected issues. At that time, I just wanted to change all the bulbs to LED.
While installing and removing the turn signals may seem straightforward, it turned out to be more of a hassle than I expected. However, it’s not something that would lead to a failure in installation. I encourage beginners to take on the challenge. There are differences between the front and rear in terms of dual-filament and single-filament bulbs.
Rebuilt Turn Signals – CBX1000【summary】
My CBX1000 maintains a stock look. I’ve changed a considerable number of parts to rebuilt units or parts from the CB-F series. For instance, I’m using the rear fender from the CB750F. The reason for this change is that I painted it glossy black, but the rear fender on the CBX1000 has a built-in reflector. I didn’t like that the black area was reduced, so I opted for the change.
The presence or absence of reflectors and the length of the rear fender can vary depending on the laws of the exporting country. I place great importance on the balance of the vehicle. Some other owners are quite insistent on installing clear turn signals. While the old GL series turn signals from Honda are very similar, they have a different shape and are slightly narrower.
Unless you absolutely need to use original parts, switching to rebuilt turn signals will make them as good as new. Just remember to check whether the front has a dual-filament socket as well.
