Motorcycle Repair: turn signal bracket, new signal, nighthawk

Question
Jeff-  I read your profile and specialty and I am hoping you can answer this request.  I do have a nighthawk, but it is a (US) 1984 650.  One of my rubber turn signal extensions cracked and I am trying to replace.  I have disconnected the existing rubber piece from headlight assembly, taken off blinker cover and removed bulb, but I cannot get the actual socket part (that holds the bulb) out of the broken rubber part.  I am afraid to break it and cause a bigger issue than what I have.  Any suggestions?  Again- I apologize for the model and year (as it is different from what you state you will address), but I am a neophyte and am hoping that there is not a lot of difference from model to model relative to this repair.

Thanks-
Jeff

Answer
Hi Jeff,

Those rubber signal extensions are prone to cracking and breaking, aren't they?

I had a signal in the same shape as the one you are describing. I ended up having to purchase a new signal and rubber extension.

I know this doesn't exactly answer your question, but in my case, I just didn't want to fight with the signal.

-Jeff