Turn Signal Brackets

[grumpy56]

Why are the brackets used to mount the rear turn signals on a GT380? I don't have the signals yet, but it would seem that they would just screw into the frame. Anything to do with minimum separation distance? Thanks.

[jabcb]

A styling issue.
On the T250/T350 twins, Suzuki mounted the turn signals above the grab rail / luggage rack. So rear turn signals attach directly to the frame.
On the GT380/GT550/GT750 triples, Suzuki mounted the turn signals below the grab rail / luggage rack. Doing this required that little bracket.

There is a turn signal separation requirement, which varied over the years. Not sure what it was back then. But that might be another reason for the little brackets.

[GTandcbr]

And according to OJB the brackets were only fitted to US and Canada models.

[grumpy56]

Thank you both. I thought I remembered all I needed to know about these scoots from the last time I had one (1973), but as it turns out, don't remember anything!!!!!