Mini Bates Front Turn Signals | BMW R18

To choose suitable turn signals, check four criteria: compatibility with your motorcycle model, road approval, the material and the ease of wiring. These points determine safety, durability and ease of installation. In detail: compatibility must correspond to the fixing points of your motorcycle. Approval is essential to remain compliant with road regulations. The material affects durability, machined aluminium resisting far better than the original plastic. Finally, a pre-wired product significantly simplifies the connection. The Mini Bates turn signals from FCR Original for BMW R18 meet these criteria, mounted on a pre-wired arch ready to fit.

The original turn signals of a BMW R18 are replaced for two reasons: to refine the aesthetic of the front of the motorcycle and to gain in material quality. Standard turn signals often have a bulky appearance and are made of plastic. Aesthetically, compact Mini Bates turn signals visually lighten the front of the motorcycle and bring it a vintage charm in keeping with the cruiser spirit of the R18. In terms of quality, housings machined from solid material offer a premium finish and better resistance over time than the original plastic. It is a visible personalisation that immediately transforms the look of the motorcycle.

The FCR-BM-SUCL001 turn signal arch is compatible with all models and all versions of the BMW R18. It fits onto the original headlight bracket. The arch has been designed to position over the centring pins of the original headlight bracket, common to the entire R18 range. If in doubt about your precise version, contact our team with the references of your motorcycle before ordering for validation.

Installation is done in four simple steps, without any particular mechanical expertise. The arch is delivered pre-wired to facilitate installation. Step 1: remove the original headlight bracket. Step 2: insert the arch over the centring pins of the original bracket. Step 3: reposition the headlight bracket over the arch and secure everything with the original screws. Step 4: make the electrical connection of the turn signals following the diagram provided in the installation instructions. The operation is accessible to any rider equipped with basic tools.

The electrical connection is made by connecting the wires of the arch to the corresponding wires of the BMW R18 harness, according to the diagram provided in the installation instructions. As the arch is pre-wired, no complex wiring is necessary. The instructions detail the colour correspondences between the turn signal wires and the original R18 harness: left turn signal wire, right turn signal wire, and ground. If you are not comfortable with the electrical part, the connection can be entrusted to a professional or carried out with the help of our team by phone.

The arch and the housings of the FCR Original Mini Bates turn signals are machined from solid aluminium, a process chosen for its robustness and finishing quality. A part machined from solid material offers superior resistance and longevity to an original plastic part, which dulls and becomes brittle over time. Machined aluminium keeps its appearance and its hold against weather and the stresses of the road, season after season.