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The 2005 and older 250s came with two-piece signals, which had a base and then the lamp part as separate units. The 2006-07s have a flexible signal base and lamp which are all one piece. The bulbs and sockets are also completely different. If you have an 06-07 bike, this article will not work for you without some tinkering, and you should use the other [[I want to make the stock front flasher pods into DRLs|DRL conversion]] article.

This is what you see when you look inside the housing on a 2007 front signal (left) as opposed to the older-style reflector (right).

[[image:07 signal.jpg|150px]]

[[Image:Drl-07.jpg|140px]]

====Where to start====

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====An alternative====

You can get a pair of relays known as [http://www.~~customdynamics~~.com/~~magic_blinkers~~.htm Magic Blinkers] from Custom ~~Dynamics~~ that uses your stock front signal lights as always-on running lights, then changes one to flashing when the signal is switched on. They work fine with the [[I want to put flush-mount flashers on the front|Asian Signal]] flush mount front signals.

You can get a pair of relays known as [http://www.customled.com/products/magic_blinker/magic_blinker.htm Magic Blinkers] from Custom LED that uses your stock front signal lights as always-on running lights, then changes one to flashing when the signal is switched on. They work fine with the [[I want to put flush-mount flashers on the front|Asian Signal]] flush mount front signals.

The installation does require some wiring knowledge. Wiring instructions are online, and a wiring diagram is included in the package.

====Another alternative====

If you find some flushmount signals that have 3-wire sockets already included, then hooking them up is just a matter of following the wiring instructions here. It does positively change the visibility of your bike in the front.

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 The 2005 and older 250s came with two-piece signals, which had a base and then the lamp part as separate units. The 2006-07s have a flexible signal base and lamp which are all one piece. The bulbs and sockets are also completely different. If you have an 06-07 bike, this article will not work for you without some tinkering, and you should use the other [[I want to make the stock front flasher pods into DRLs|DRL conversion]] article.
+This is what you see when you look inside the housing on a 2007 front signal (left) as opposed to the older-style reflector (right).
+[[image:07 signal.jpg|150px]]
+[[Image:Drl-07.jpg|140px]]
 ====Where to start====
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 ====An alternative====
-You can get a pair of relays known as [http://www.customdynamics.com/magic_blinkers.htm Magic Blinkers] from Custom Dynamics that uses your stock front signal lights as always-on running lights, then changes one to flashing when the signal is switched on. They work fine with the [[I want to put flush-mount flashers on the front|Asian Signal]] flush mount front signals.
+You can get a pair of relays known as [http://www.customled.com/products/magic_blinker/magic_blinker.htm Magic Blinkers] from Custom LED that uses your stock front signal lights as always-on running lights, then changes one to flashing when the signal is switched on. They work fine with the [[I want to put flush-mount flashers on the front|Asian Signal]] flush mount front signals.
 The installation does require some wiring knowledge. Wiring instructions are online, and a wiring diagram is included in the package.
+====Another alternative====
+If you find some flushmount signals that have 3-wire sockets already included, then hooking them up is just a matter of following the wiring instructions here. It does positively change the visibility of your bike in the front.
+[[image:photo3.jpg|150px]]