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12-07-2012, 05:46 PM
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Fir Na Dli
Join Date: Jun 2012
Bikes: 2011 R1
Location: Melbourne,FL
Posts: 48
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Watsen Supporter
As most know that the Watsen turn signals are a little more $$ than most and the fact it takes 6-8 weeks to receive them, they are a product that can only be validated by those who promote them from personal experiences. Well, I have become one of these people. After waiting what has seemed to be an eternity, I finally received my package today. I had just returned home from an 1hr trip from Orlando but I rushed into the garage to install them. The install was ridiculously simple, probably the simplest install of an aftermarket product. All hardware was in the box and they connected directly with the factory wiring. Once completed, I was astonished how the dramatic difference they make. I have seen photos of their product on other members’ bikes, but to see it on mine was well astonishing. I believe that the bike has a totally different look. I was amazed of how much a small modification would make on the overall appearance of the bike. I may be going overboard but I guess it’s mine so to me, I feel it has truly increased the overall appearance of the bike. I would highly recommend anyone thinking about buying these lights to go through with it. Yes, I know that they are a little more expensive and it does take some time to receive them from Canada but you will not be disappointed at all.
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12-07-2012, 05:51 PM
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I got stanky on my hang down
Join Date: Apr 2004
Bikes: 2004 R1 Silver #1673 (fastest color)
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 9,501
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I've had mine for almost 8 years and they still look and perform like new. Well worth the price and wait.
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12-07-2012, 07:06 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 131
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They look amazing, the only reason I didn't get them was, looks like In the photos, the amber glow can only be seen front on.
It's hard enough being seen on a bike, so I got Aero flush mounts off eBay that have LEDS facing forward and to the side.
But the watsens do look sexy!
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12-07-2012, 07:26 PM
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I RACE U LOSE
Join Date: Oct 2011
Bikes: 2000 R1 SOLD & 2006 R1 50th Anniversary & 2012 R1 50th G.P. Anniversary#145
Location: Philly now Langhorne Pa.
Posts: 2,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daviboy
They look amazing, the only reason I didn't get them was, looks like In the photos, the amber glow can only be seen front on.
It's hard enough being seen on a bike, so I got Aero flush mounts off eBay that have LEDS facing forward and to the side.
But the watsens do look sexy!
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They can be seen from the side just as easily, they ARE the brightest signals you will ever find. Well worth the price and wait, I left one stock one on to compare the two, and you cannot believe how bright they are unless you see it for yourself. They make the bike look sleeker, as well as seen much easier. They are so bright, you will see spots if you stare at them even from a good distance away. Order a set, you can thank us when you get them.
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12-07-2012, 07:43 PM
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LIVE EVERY MOMENT!
Join Date: Oct 2011
Bikes: 2010 r1
Location: Cali to NEW YORK
Posts: 835
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Originally Posted by quick kurt
They can be seen from the side just as easily, they ARE the brightest signals you will ever find. Well worth the price and wait, I left one stock one on to compare the two, and you cannot believe how bright they are unless you see it for yourself. They make the bike look sleeker, as well as seen much easier. They are so bright, you will see spots if you stare at them even from a good distance away. Order a set, you can thank us when you get them.
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they are seen everywhere..believe us! you see them more than any other blinker on the market....its like a hid blinker!! hahah
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12-07-2012, 07:50 PM
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Sonic Boom!
Join Date: Nov 2007
Bikes: 2001 Yamaha R1
Location: Azores,Portugal
Posts: 5,027
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should of gone with Rizoma...
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12-07-2012, 07:58 PM
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kickin' at the darkness
Join Date: Nov 2006
Bikes: 2005 RAVEN R6, sold; PEARL WHITE 2009 YZF R1 ~ rip, CADMIUM YELLOW 2009 YZF-R1!
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 4,930
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Originally Posted by MANOWAR
I've had mine for almost 8 years and they still look and perform like new. Well worth the price and wait.
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had mine since '06... still rocking 
ohh, and the original watsens had LEDs pointing forward as well... the main cluster lights up the sides and towards the rear, but you
can def. see it from the front... on the R1 its easy to deal with though as well, you can convert the running lights to blinkers easy enough..
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Last edited by bacchus40; 12-07-2012 at 08:00 PM.
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12-07-2012, 08:02 PM
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Take the red pill
Join Date: Oct 2008
Bikes: '09 R1
Location: USA
Posts: 4,642
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I have a set. They are still just turn signals. What will transform your bike is having the suspension set up for your weight.
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12-07-2012, 08:40 PM
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Venom X/O
Join Date: Jan 2011
Bikes: 2009 Raven R1
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 12,076
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Turn signals are for squids 
Wats are prob the best looking of the sigs
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12-09-2012, 10:40 AM
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Need $ for bike parts
Join Date: May 2012
Bikes: 2011 R1, 2007 R6
Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posts: 1,932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drjak
I have a set. They are still just turn signals. What will transform your bike is having the suspension set up for your weight.
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Thanks Debbie Downer.
Some guys get excited about having better feedback in the grips, or having better brakes. Some people have an emotional connection of how one small change on the bike transforms it in some way.
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I wish my Dad was alive to see some of the crazy shit I do. RIP Pops
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12-09-2012, 01:21 PM
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kickin' at the darkness
Join Date: Nov 2006
Bikes: 2005 RAVEN R6, sold; PEARL WHITE 2009 YZF R1 ~ rip, CADMIUM YELLOW 2009 YZF-R1!
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 4,930
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drjak
I have a set. They are still just turn signals. What will transform your bike is having the suspension set up for your weight.
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hahaha... well said... reason i'm still sportin' my 6 year old watsens... just turn siggies... pretty basic step from the norm... but i can remember how cool i thought they were when i 1st got 'em... 
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'09 R1
weighs 420lbs, 160rwhp!
Dynojet PCV
Leo Vince EVOII sbk CF cans / tips
Leo Vince y-pipe [cat elim]
GYTR air filter
graves AIS block off plates
ECUnleashed w/ Custom Tune, 158rwhp {thanks Nels!}
SHORAI LFX18 Lithium-Iron LiFePO4
SHOGUN no-cut frame slider kit
GB RACING case covers
GYTR screen
tidy tail
Watsens
6000k HID
GYTR Comfort seat
RACETECH springs forks / shock
RACETECH Gold Valve, shock
OHLINs FORK PISTON KIT
Carbon Lorraine pads
HEL SS lines
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12-09-2012, 01:51 PM
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Take the red pill
Join Date: Oct 2008
Bikes: '09 R1
Location: USA
Posts: 4,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackShadow
Thanks Debbie Downer.
Some guys get excited about having better feedback in the grips, or having better brakes. Some people have an emotional connection of how one small change on the bike transforms it in some way.
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 . How about let's be realistic. Their got damn turn signals. So getting "emotional" about them is childish. Brakes are part of the performance of the bike, turn signals are cosmetic. Cosmetic as in what women put on their face. So cosmetic mods don't "transform" anything.
Sorry doing backflips over turn signals, purple windscreens, a fender eliminator, etc, just makes many of us
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12-09-2012, 03:37 PM
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Need $ for bike parts
Join Date: May 2012
Bikes: 2011 R1, 2007 R6
Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posts: 1,932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drjak
. How about let's be realistic. Their got damn turn signals. So getting "emotional" about them is childish. Brakes are part of the performance of the bike, turn signals are cosmetic. Cosmetic as in what women put on their face. So cosmetic mods don't "transform" anything.
Sorry doing backflips over turn signals, purple windscreens, a fender eliminator, etc, just makes many of us |
Sounds like you know more about cosmetics than the rest of us.
 Stay classy.
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12-09-2012, 04:20 PM
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Take the red pill
Join Date: Oct 2008
Bikes: '09 R1
Location: USA
Posts: 4,642
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. That is the best you got? Go get your lunch squid. 
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12-09-2012, 08:41 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Benocehcap
should of gone with Rizoma...
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Watsen look nicer
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12-09-2012, 11:13 PM
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Need $ for bike parts
Join Date: May 2012
Bikes: 2011 R1, 2007 R6
Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posts: 1,932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drjak
. That is the best you got? Go get your lunch squid. |
I laughed that's all that matters.
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I wish my Dad was alive to see some of the crazy shit I do. RIP Pops
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12-10-2012, 10:06 AM
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Did You See That???
Join Date: Apr 2006
Bikes: 2008 R1 Black & Gold
Location: West Haven, CT
Posts: 614
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Roger is the God of Flush Mounts!!!! PRAISE ROGER!
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12-10-2012, 10:53 AM
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It's just like a video game.
Join Date: Jun 2012
Bikes: 2011 R1
Location: North West UK
Posts: 603
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I put some on the back also
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12-10-2012, 12:12 PM
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I eat my R1
Join Date: Aug 2012
Bikes: R1
Location: England
Posts: 156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CupraR1
I put some on the back also
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They look great mate....
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