WTB Right right turn signal - EDIT: I got one, Thanks.

Obo said:

There's a thread here somewhere about the flush aftermarket replacements if you didn't want the OEM style.

There's stalk and surface mount types. Users here have posted photos using each type.

Pros: lower price than OEM style, LED saves power if you want to add extra electrics and not swap out the alternator,
flush mounts give good visibility to the sides, stalks can also give rear visibility (if they are dual sided LED's and not just one directional like the OEM signals), can be brighter than stock incandescent bulbs

Cons: need to replace flasher relay with an LED compatible model to prevent hyper flash, looks are subjective (you either like them or they are ugly..), flush mounts give less front and rear viewing than stalks. Needs the adapter plates (some LED's come with them) to properly cover the holes where the OEM ones mount.

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Here's the OEM style for a lot less money. Comes via China so may take a while..

Rear Turn Signal Light Indicator For KAWASAKI EX500 GPZ500S/1100 KLE400/500 ZR7S | eBay

KAWASAKI KLE400 1991-1999. KAWASAKI EX500 GPZ500S 1988-2003. KAWASAKI EX500 GPZ500 1987-1993. KAWASAKI GPZ1100 1995-1999. KAWASAKI KLE250 Anhelo 1993-2001. KAWASAKI KLE500 1991-2003. KAWASAKI ZR-7S 2001-2005.

www.ebay.com

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I'm probably going to order the signal rubber boot and two oval metal washers I'm missing.
I can see I may need a set of carb holders as well and maybe some carb parts as well so I'll hold off until I get a complete order. The cover is ready to take off.
I'm wondering if I can skate by with the original valve cover gasket? I tend to doubt it.

I don't know how old the plugs are (possibly original) but they spun out nicely, not cranked in too tight or cross threaded and they were burning beautifully. Ever so slightly tan so maybe a tad on the lean side, but just a tad. I'm happy about that.
I think if I had tight valves somehow they wouldn't all be so clean.

Another thing. The front tire is from 2012, cracked but plent of tread.
The rear tire (170/60 which is wrong size) is from 2004, cracked a lot, but it still has close to 2-3mm of tread before the wear bars ???
So I can only guess that the first owner put most of the miles on it, and the second owner, who I bought it from really didn't ride it as much as he said.
Anyways, judging by the rear tire wear (and the overall condition), the bike was never beat on.
Now to free up some time to get the show on the road.

Daddy Flip, sorry to hear about your troubles. It's been a weird 2020 and 2021 doesn't look like an improvement. I hope your family members recover.
My best friend just got covid and along with it AFIB. He went on blood thinners yesterday.
I have one nephew who got it twice and thankfully recovered both times.

Where are you located?

I've had two stock suspensions rebuilt and modified by Jamie at Daugherty Motorsport in Indiana. My most recent for my 2017 Kawi z900. He charged me a total of $650 for a complete respring and revalve job, front and rear. Set for my weight and riding style. That's less than the price of a midrange rear shock. He also pre-sets sag and the clickers on a dyno.
The bike feels fantastic.
I'm going to rebuild my forks but I'll buy my components from him.
He's a suspension expert and he's busy. He has not much time to talk.
He asks you what bike, how much you weigh, and if you ride on the street or if you're racing at the track.
I told him street only but I like to ride aggressively on country backroads every now and then.
He says, "ok, I know what you want". And I say, "but ...". And he says "I've been doing this a long time".
You send him your suspension and it comes back perfectly set up for you.

Anyways, things get better. Don't sell the bike just yet. StaBil the gas and see what happens.