Adding turn signals to the VBB

VBB didn't have turn signals, but I really like turn signals, so I add them to my pre-1974 bikes. The tricky part was that I didn't have a good way to install a switch on the gear shift side of the headset, so I needed to put them on the throttle side.
I converted the off-pilot-headlight switch with a turn signal switch, then wired it up. It wasn't as easy as that makes it sound, but it worked out just fine.

[@reduxmod9178]

I like what you've done there. I need some indicators for my new one. I'm looking at buying some wireless ones though with a magnetic back. Just need to find some.

[@ChandlerHowell-Vespa]

I looked at doing something like that, but couldn't find anything I liked. The little lights in back are really bright with a nice wide field of view. I'm considering replacing my front lights with more of same. Definitely get some signals, though! I hate riding without them now.

[@user-vr6fm2wd9o]

I love vbb1964 ☺️

[@Hisothailand-l6y]

I have copied your switch modification which is excellent . I amstruggling to find the right led lights for12v AC. They all look the same as ypurs. Could you please share the indicator light spec that you use? Mamy thanks tom

[@ChandlerHowell-Vespa]

Thanks! I converted my electrical system to all-DC when I installed the new ignition, so I didn't have to find AC LED's. You can find AC LED's, but you'll have to use housings that take an external bulb and then replace the existing bulb.

[@Hisothailand-l6y]

Cheers

[@Hisothailand-l6y]

I have an RTD led headlamp which comes with its own inline rectifier. So i have ordered another one and will feed in AC left and right power from the switch instead of high and low beam and feed out to left and right leads as DC. Let me see how that goes😊

[@ChandlerHowell-Vespa]

@@Hisothailand-l6y in your situation, I think I'd just put a rectifier between the junction box and the blinker unit back under the cowl or inside the tank cavity or wherever you (plan to) put it