Let’s be honest. You probably don’t have any blinker fluid at all in your motorcycle right now.

In fact, you probably haven’t checked it since you bought the bike. And even if you have, attempts to top up the blinker fluid, whether in the blinker itself or in the reservoir, have been such a pain that you just run with a dry system, even though you know better. And every time you’re at an auto parts store, or even a motorcycle shop, the staff behind the counter say they don’t stock it and laugh (the arrogance!) as you leave the building. Do you know what running your turn signals without blinker fluid does to your motorcycle? Does anyone?

Unbelievable. Brand new CB300R, and not a drop in the signals. Honda photo.

I sure don’t want to find out. That’s why I was so glad to find that Dime City Cycles, a favorite parts source for the custom and cafe crowd, offers a proper blinker fluid suitable for use in motorcycles. On top of that, DCC must be getting theirs from a primo source, because it’s got all the good stuff: “LED and Filament/Incandescent bulb compatible, formulated for right and left signals (as well as front and rear), [and offering] TWICE as many blinks as OE fluid.” Twice! No more burning through all your blinker fluid just for turning the four-ways on. DCC claims the formula was “developed for AMC Gremlin, but works great on Bikes”. It also removes blind spots, a nice alternate use. And at $5.95 a bottle, there's no reason not to keep some around.

Reviews for DCC’s blinker fluid are respectably positive. One reviewer writes: "I've tried blinker fluids from Motul, Marvel and Mobil (and that's just the M's!) but Dime City's is the best (don't even THINK about using Walmart blinker fluid!) Can also be used to free up a sticky Norfis valve in a pinch."

Another writes: "If you're an average cager who just recently got into motorcycles, this stuff ain't for you. You're probably not there yet. But if you're hacking apart mint condition CB750s to fulfill your shameful fantasies, this stuff is your nectar."

What a relief to finally have a good source for blinker fluid. With that settled, hopefully good suppliers will be found for other motorcycle essentials, like muffler bearings, 710 caps, piston return springs, cross-drilled brake lines, and bolt stretchers.

(In all seriousness, I have no idea what would happen if you actually tried to order this stuff, but if fake products make your day, please acquaint yourself with parts one, two, and three of Lemmy's infamous fake product reviews.)