Fast blinking blinkers. - Page 2

karl_1052 · 10-05-2009, 12:48 PM

It could also be a bad flasher relay.

fasternyou929 · 10-05-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Will the fast blinking cause any problems, like heat or shortened bulb life? If not, I'll just leave it alone. Even changing the bulb on this aftermarket signal required some fairing disassembly.

No side effects, just faster blinking.

Kerry_129 · 10-05-2009, 02:18 PM

The resistor solution is a kludge, basically adding 2 little 'heaters' to the wiring harness. IMO, a much better/cleaner solution (and cheaper, vs. buying properly rated ~5W 'load' resistors which won't burn out eventually) is to replace the stock flasher element with an 'electronic' flasher which isn't load-dependent, and had a constant rate of flash. Tridon EL12 (2 prong, for turn signal only) or EL13 (3-prong, for hazards) flashers are available at pretty much any auto parts place for under $10. The only down-side to that route, is that if you still have incandescent bulbs in the circuit (like LED front, stock rear) the flash rate won't change to indicate that a bulb is burned out.

Amber Lamps · 10-05-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

The resistor solution is a kludge, basically adding 2 little 'heaters' to the wiring harness. IMO, a much better/cleaner solution (and cheaper, vs. buying properly rated ~5W 'load' resistors which won't burn out eventually) is to replace the stock flasher element with an 'electronic' flasher which isn't load-dependent, and had a constant rate of flash. Tridon EL12 (2 prong, for turn signal only) or EL13 (3-prong, for hazards) flashers are available at pretty much any auto parts place for under $10. The only down-side to that route, is that if you still have incandescent bulbs in the circuit (like LED front, stock rear) the flash rate won't change to indicate that a bulb is burned out.

Damn Kerry you is one smart motherfucker! What they call a quarter pounder in Coppenhagen?

Yea I swapped out my flasher and replaced all of my signals with leds. The resisters go bad after a awhile in my experience.

Rider · 10-05-2009, 10:19 AM

LED blinkers have less resistance than the regular bulbs. You need to add a 5 ohm 100w resister in series for each blinker to slow down the blinking rate.

fasternyou929 · 10-05-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

LED blinkers have less resistance than the regular bulbs. You need to add a 5 ohm 100w resister in series for each blinker to slow down the blinking rate.

100W? That's way overkill. I'm sure even a 25W would be plenty.

Mounting the resistor where some air will pass over it will help with any heat issues, but like z06 pointed out, I'd keep it away from plastics.

Rider · 10-05-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

100W? That's way overkill. I'm sure even a 25W would be plenty.

Mounting the resistor where some air will pass over it will help with any heat issues, but like z06 pointed out, I'd keep it away from plastics.

That's what came with my Clear Alternatives integrated tail light. It worked fine for me. It was a little warm but I zip tied them to part of the frame to keep them off the plastic.

z06boy · 10-05-2009, 10:23 AM

I have fast blinking blinkers due to switching the stockers for aftermarket ones. I've gotten used to it and I'm fine with it.

I know the kit came with some resisters that would reduce the flow to slow the signals down BUT they get really hot and I didn't want the additional heat since the bike is so hot anyways plus with all of the plastic on the bike.

10-05-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	It could also be a bad flasher relay. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	The resistor solution is a kludge, basically adding 2 little 'heaters' to the wiring harness. IMO, a much better/cleaner solution (and cheaper, vs. buying properly rated ~5W 'load' resistors which won't burn out eventually) is to replace the stock flasher element with an 'electronic' flasher which isn't load-dependent, and had a constant rate of flash. Tridon EL12 (2 prong, for turn signal only) or EL13 (3-prong, for hazards) flashers are available at pretty much any auto parts place for under $10. The only down-side to that route, is that if you still have incandescent bulbs in the circuit (like LED front, stock rear) the flash rate won't change to indicate that a bulb is burned out. Last edited by Kerry_129; 10-05-2009 at 02:21 PM..

10-05-2009, 10:19 AM	#5
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	LED blinkers have less resistance than the regular bulbs. You need to add a 5 ohm 100w resister in series for each blinker to slow down the blinking rate.

10-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#8
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I have fast blinking blinkers due to switching the stockers for aftermarket ones. I've gotten used to it and I'm fine with it. I know the kit came with some resisters that would reduce the flow to slow the signals down BUT they get really hot and I didn't want the additional heat since the bike is so hot anyways plus with all of the plastic on the bike.