Broken Turn Signal M8540I

[xring100]

I broke my left hand turn signal off a while back. I ordered the part last winter from Messicks and figured this should be a 5 minute job. I Immediately realized that the person who designed this interface didn't ever plan on servicing this part. If you could just remove the two bolts securing the bracket to the Rops and the bolt tieing it to the fender this would be easy. Kubota designed this so the 2nd bolt to the rops is hidden and requires dropping the fender which i believe was a total of 12 bolts , Some rubber and metal spacers. Most of the bolts are not easily accessible since my rear tires are set at the narrowest settting.

 

[KenB2920]

I assume it's the lolly pop you broke? Interesting they would hide them the way they did. I break the lolly pops from time to time in mine but they act silly are easy to replace.

Also, not sure what messicks charged you, but at the local farm store they charge $5 for one. Just food for thought. And appearance wise, they look the same. The kubota one has a fancier plug and play instead of crimping your own.

 

[xring100]

I assume it's the lolly pop you broke? Interesting they would hide them the way they did. I break the lolly pops from time to time in mine but they act silly are easy to replace.

Also, not sure what messicks charged you, but at the local farm store they charge $5 for one. Just food for thought. And appearance wise, they look the same. The kubota one has a fancier plug and play instead of crimping your own.

Yeah i broke the lollipop one off. Its mounting is ridiculously complicated I'll check the stores next time i think the light was around $40. Although both sides have to match or it would bug me. I suppose i could replace both to have a matching set its just too frustrating replacing one light let alone 2

 

[KenB2920]

Well, at least it's getting fixed


They do match except for the pig tail not being prefit with the plug and play. Same diameter, color everything. As far as that goes you can't tell a difference ...

Just figured I'd let ya know as I'm sure more may break

 

[Rustyiron]

I Immediately realized that the person who designed this interface didn't ever plan on servicing this part. If you could just remove the two bolts securing the bracket to the Rops and the bolt tieing it to the fender this would be easy.

I know what you mean! It seems that the light(s) were the first thing put on on the assy. line.:laughing:
I wanted to tap into the factory circuit when I added my canopy for some rear facing flashers so not have an extra switch.