BMW rear indicator supports

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After nearly snapping one of my rear indicators off by daring to walk too close to the back of the bike in the garage, I thought I'd order the BMW indicator supports.

Whilst they certainly beef up the stems and prevent them moving up/down, they are still fairly free to move backwards and forwards. I suspect this is a trade off so that a rear collision doesn't result in taking the whole rear light/licence plate/indicator assembly off.

Oddly, there are two mounting holes for the supports. One larger one that uses the same bolts as the indicators currently use, and one smaller hole underneath which appears pre-drilled on the bike, so perhaps they were always meant to be fitted, but weren't for some reason? I'd love to know why...

Cost (still somewhat unhappy that BMW actually charge for this!!) was $65 Australian dollars. Had to fit them myself (took five minutes).

TLDR: Seems like the indicators are still somewhat sacrificial, just less so.

 

[Fullum]

After nearly snapping one of my rear indicators off by daring to walk too close to the back of the bike in the garage, I thought I'd order the BMW indicator supports.

Whilst they certainly beef up the stems and prevent them moving up/down, they are still fairly free to move backwards and forwards. I suspect this is a trade off so that a rear collision doesn't result in taking the whole rear light/licence plate/indicator assembly off.

Oddly, there are two mounting holes for the supports. One larger one that uses the same bolts as the indicators currently use, and one smaller hole underneath which appears pre-drilled on the bike, so perhaps they were always meant to be fitted, but weren't for some reason? I'd love to know why...

Cost (still somewhat unhappy that BMW actually charge for this!!) was $65 Australian dollars. Had to fit them myself (took five minutes).

TLDR: Seems like the indicators are still somewhat sacrificial, just less so.


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Hi here in Canada the scooter came with them in the States as well maybe regulations from our DOT.
I added some big the wrap to secure the flashers not a pretty way but it reduce the risk of movement back and forth.
Cheers
Yves

 

[guydebord]

Hi here in Canada the scooter came with them in the States as well maybe regulations from our DOT.
I added some big the wrap to secure the flashers not a pretty way but it reduce the risk of movement back and forth.
Cheers
Yves

I picked up my bike on Saturday at the local dealer (NYC) and it had these already installed, however I'm not sure I should trust them and just change them to these: https://bmwelectricmotorrad.myshopify.com/products/bmw-taillight-protector-us-model

Can you please take a picture of your ugly fix?

 

[Fullum]

I picked up my bike on Saturday at the local dealer (NYC) and it had these already installed, however I'm not sure I should trust them and just change them to these: https://bmwelectricmotorrad.myshopify.com/products/bmw-taillight-protector-us-model

Can you please take a picture of your ugly fix?

Here a picture.

 

[wspollack]

I picked up my bike on Saturday at the local dealer (NYC) and it had these already installed, however I'm not sure I should trust them and just change them to these: https://bmwelectricmotorrad.myshopify.com/products/bmw-taillight-protector-us-model

Can you please take a picture of your ugly fix?

Oh, go with the purpose-built ones from BMWElectricMotorrad. Life is short, you just invested all that money in the scoot, go for the good stuff.

 

[ThatGuyOnFBsellsCE04Thing]

I picked up my bike on Saturday at the local dealer (NYC) and it had these already installed, however I'm not sure I should trust them and just change them to these: https://bmwelectricmotorrad.myshopify.com/products/bmw-taillight-protector-us-model

Can you please take a picture of your ugly fix?

If you decide on my product I will give you 10 euros discount and you will be my permanent customer :=) I am pretty sure on all my designs. Hope to see you soon with us !

 

[ThatGuyOnFBsellsCE04Thing]

Oh, go with the purpose-built ones from BMWElectricMotorrad. Life is short, you just invested all that money in the scoot, go for the good stuff.

Wow thanks for these words ! Highly appreciated sir.

 

[Waltcs1]

After nearly snapping one of my rear indicators off by daring to walk too close to the back of the bike in the garage, I thought I'd order the BMW indicator supports.

Whilst they certainly beef up the stems and prevent them moving up/down, they are still fairly free to move backwards and forwards. I suspect this is a trade off so that a rear collision doesn't result in taking the whole rear light/licence plate/indicator assembly off.

Oddly, there are two mounting holes for the supports. One larger one that uses the same bolts as the indicators currently use, and one smaller hole underneath which appears pre-drilled on the bike, so perhaps they were always meant to be fitted, but weren't for some reason? I'd love to know why...

Cost (still somewhat unhappy that BMW actually charge for this!!) was $65 Australian dollars. Had to fit them myself (took five minutes).

TLDR: Seems like the indicators are still somewhat sacrificial, just less so.


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This is definitely a problem BMW needs to address

 

[Azguk]

Hi,
I just got the ones from BMWElectricMotorrad and i am very happy with them. The make the indicator so strong and easy to fit.

 

[Waltcs1]

Will these fit on a model sold in the USA. I heard there is a difference

 

[wspollack]

Will these fit on a model sold in the USA. I heard there is a difference

From my understanding of following these threads (even though I don’t own a CE-04), that outfit sells a couple of versions, including one made for USA models.

Your best bet is probably checking out their website. See post #3.

 

[Waltcs1]

Thanks

 

[ThatGuyOnFBsellsCE04Thing]

Thanks

I can directly reply as the seller of these goods sir. I would like to say that we are only sending the different model to US as we already designed and manufactured it. In the website there are two different products you can see as EU and US you can directly order in any color.

 

[dnice2532]

Single order is 2 pieces?

 

[dnice2532]

I can directly reply as the seller of these goods sir. I would like to say that we are only sending the different model to US as we already designed and manufactured it. In the website there are two different products you can see as EU and US you can directly order in any color.

Single order comes with two pieces?

 

[ThatGuyOnFBsellsCE04Thing]

Single order comes with two pieces?

yes sir ! As a set