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Review on Enhanced Kinstecks Motorcycle Indicators: Flowing Turn Signal Lights with Daytime Running, Brake & Taillights - 4PCS, Transparent Shell - 12V by Josh Allen

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Tried but these just don't work

They seemed useful and versatile but you might need a little work on them and they still don't work due to vibration. First I had to pull the metal threaded rods out and reseal them with epoxy. The manufacturer used dry glue but it can fail as other reviewers have complained of them chipping. I used plastic epoxy. The stalks held, but then the next weakest link failed, and the light flickered and flickered. When I moved them, they turned on and off. I could see that the solder joint on the board was cracked on the inside. Blinkers don't need blinkers. They don't blink, but have a clear sequence. They still work with the turn signal if you have a turn signal on the circuit for other turn signals, but you don't need it for these. Smoke is not as bright as clear. I compared them side by side and the clear lenses give a much brighter light. Smoke lenses dim the LED similar to sunglasses. Not everyone cares. I personally put them on my first bike to even have turn signals. I decided to refurbish the lighter clear ones instead of replacing them with the smoky ones which were the only ones left in stock at the time. The cables are pretty short. I extended mine with Haisstronica shrink/solder seals and then connected them to my wiring harness. I covered the wires with nylon braid with heat shrink tubing on the ends. I also filled the hole where the wires enter the stem with epoxy to keep moisture out. These ads are not sealed when they arrive. You can either seal them or leave them open so they both get moisture and hopefully dry too. I tried to get them working but eventually they broke down and I couldn't fix them anymore. Also, I was annoyed that the driver signaled me to change lanes when I thought I signaled. I hit the signal switch, but my unreliable kinstakes backfired. Then they went to the trash can.

Pros
  • Handy thing
Cons
  • Some difficulties