Whats the difference ?

[wheelywill]

HI whats the difference between rear and front indicators is it just the lenses can they be swopped about cheers Dave

[dazza]

Not just the lenses I'm afraid but also the direction they face.

[wheelywill]

Hi without sounding thick whats the best way to make sure which is which to me they don't look any different cheers Dave

[dazza]

Well, the best way I've found to make sure which is which is to remember that the rear ones are usually behind you and the front ones....well, there in front of you aren't they ?. This of course should not be relied on as a constant as if you were to get on your bike facing backwards then the whole theory gets turned on it's head. Hope this helps.

[wheelywill]

Ha Ha funny

[ChristoT]

Well, the best way I've found to make sure which is which is to remember that the rear ones are usually behind you and the front ones....well, there in front of you aren't they ?. This of course should not be relied on as a constant as if you were to get on your bike facing backwards then the whole theory gets turned on it's head. Hope this helps.

I think he means when they're OFF the bike, Dazza! 

[wheelywill]

Thank you, that's the problem  there all in one box 

[Tmation]

I thought all 4 are the same, there is no up/down or left/right, the holes are the same size back and front

[locksmith]

Just bolt them on and see which ones flash when you press the left turn button

[Exupnut]

Well, the best way I've found to make sure which is which is to remember that the rear ones are usually behind you and the front ones....well, there in front of you aren't they ?. This of course should not be relied on as a constant as if you were to get on your bike facing backwards then the whole theory gets turned on it's head. Hope this helps.

Hahahahahaha brilliant

[John Silva]

Well, the best way I've found to make sure which is which is to remember that the rear ones are usually behind you and the front ones....well, there in front of you aren't they ?. This of course should not be relied on as a constant as if you were to get on your bike facing backwards then the whole theory gets turned on it's head. Hope this helps.

This is definitely the thou section or is it early dementia.
Thread of the month anyway. Had me 

[purplebear7]

     Some of the answer here are really funny .. we all need a good laugh from time to time! 
 
However .. if the poor bloke really does need a proper answer .. then as I recall (I've not had a Gen 1 for over five years) the difference is with the lengths of conecting wire .. the wires that hook up into the Bike Loom.
 
Shorter ones go to the rear I think .. they only have to cross the distance from one side of the numberplate area to the other.   Front wires need to cover the much longer distance across the front end of the bike      Maybe 
 
Hope that might give you a clue about where to start the 'hands on' investgations Buddy.
 
Stay Safe     Polar Bear

[DryRob]

On the boxeye I think the front ones have slightly longer stems giving the bike ears like Plug from the bash street kids

[wheelywill]

Hi  glad ive cheered you all up and thanks to the few for the sensible answers 

[silverfz]

Think there is a right way up as well, small drain hole at bottom of lens, condensation jobbie i think,