Would you believe my LED indicators flash too fast?

[shiver85]

ive got some led indicators but they flash too fast. ive heard about a resistor inbetween the connection of the indicators or a diod on the flasher unit?

any ideas?
barry

[mattbike]

you need a flasher relay for LED's there only a few pounds.

[Bedhead]

Or a few resistors from maplins, only a few pence.:D:D

If you google it, there's loads of pages devoted to this wee mod.:)

[ophic]

Or a few resistors from maplins, only a few pence.:D:D

If you google it, there's loads of pages devoted to this wee mod.:)
Do a search, cos using just any old resistor won't work. Standard resistors won't handle the current requirements and will probably go bang and smell bad.

[smoky]

another problem with resistors is they can get quite hot... specially if you take ones ment for lower current... any bike shop will have a "load equalizer", ~$20-30, done!

[Dave20046]

Either wire normal indicator bulbs in parrallel (possibly ...:scratch:maybe it's the opposite one...serial?:scratch: ow my head hurts...anyway) before the led indicators and hide them away , or if you have led indicators all round use an LED flasher unit.

They're the simplest ways I've found anyway.

[ahmedf]

i see you have a pointy,

i used this (post #4)
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=115271&highlight=LED+relay

fitted LED rears stopped them falshing fast, since then added front LEDs stayed normal, and then GSXR mirrors with LED's all around and still stayed fine.

i used a motrax relay but heard anyone of the ones from halfords should be fine, be about £20ish

HTH

[Spiderman]

i flash too fast.

And yet another chance for me to say.... as long as its below 120flashes per min then they are not too fast.

My old LEDs cators were great cos they were bright and fast and really got noticed.

Forget the resistor and be seen better is my 2p worth.

[shiver85]

thanks for the info people.

not too impressed with the over active mod who changed the thread title so what if its been asked many of times before i dont see you renaming everything that comes up more than once!

[Dave20046]

i dont see you renaming everything that comes up more than once!
I do:p

[Sally]

thanks for the info people.

not too impressed with the over active mod who changed the thread title so what if its been asked many of times before i dont see you renaming everything that comes up more than once!

It's only banter mate, not like a personal attack.. :) :bounce:

[Davies]

It's only banter mate, not like a personal attack.. :) :bounce:

....doesn't look like he saw it that way.....FFS

http://londonbikers.com/forums/Topic633094-50-1.aspx

:rolleyes:

[plowsie]

Bless himmmmmmm

EDIT: Yes I am bored lol.

[Dave20046]

....doesn't look like he saw it that way.....FFS

http://londonbikers.com/forums/Topic633094-50-1.aspx

:rolleyes:
that link int working (for me anyway)

[plowsie]

that link int working (for me anyway)
you need to be a member :cool:

[Spiderman]

....doesn't look like he saw it that way.....FFS

http://londonbikers.com/forums/Topic633094-50-1.aspx

:rolleyes:

linky no worky, or they removed the thread cos it only takes you to the forums front page.

[the_lone_wolf]

It's worth registering for the thread, toys most definitely exited the pram...:smt044

[Spiderman]

but i am registered and it still takes me to the front page :( No fair, i wanna read. *stomps feet*

[Supervox]

linky no worky, or they removed the thread cos it only takes you to the forums front page.

Try logging in & then copy & paste the link direct into the address bar.

[plowsie]

but i am registered and it still takes me to the front page :( No fair, i wanna read. *stomps feet*
Log in first then open the link on another page.

[Dave20046]

*sniggers*

[Spiderman]

tried all that but stil takes me back to the front page :(

Ok heres an idea, tell me what forum its in or what the thread title is and i'll do a search and find it that way.

[plowsie]

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[Spiderman]

Cheers Plowsie, something wrong with my Opera i think cos it just keeps looping me back to the front page, but in IE i can get right there. And i hate IE.

Funny thing is i sent Shiver a friendly PM on here asking about his first Soho meet and if it was one i was at or not as i really dont see people being clicky and excluding noobies, i know i usually try to go out my way to make them feel welcome and included, or give short answers like he experienced.
FFS ask about a can at Soho and you'll have your ears talked off due to the amount of various cans and their merits etc.

If the guy had the courtesy of replying to my PM we may have got somewhere with it and perhaps made him feel more welcome.
Or it could just be he's a rude and unfriendly type and for that reason was treated the same way back at Soho. Who knows.

I'm glad some of the LB-ers who know us are defending us for being the nice bunch we are.

I must say this openly tho, i'm not a fan of changing thread titles myself, i'd rather post in the thread or PM the user but each to their own.

[plowsie]

I got a PM from one of the top mods, thought my time on LB was up, but it was a very friendly PM.

Some of them seem okay.

[the_lone_wolf]

I got a PM from one of the top mods, thought my time on LB was up, but it was a very friendly PM.

Some of them seem okay.

Same here, I wouldn't let one numpty on his period put me off the rest:smt023

[Spiderman]

Same here.

i also know Smiled off their forum, i get on really well with him. he used to be a real regular at Frith in the days when we used to go to the bridge too. Most of the guys on LB know we are a friendly bunch.

[LK-SV]

After a small off last week (the result a broken indicator) ..... I changed the front 2 indicators for these ...

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/Orange_Oval_Universal_Motorcycle_Indicator

Now the indicators are flashing too quickly ........ I assume its due the low powered bulbs (which are actually really bright!!!)

Now I hoped changing the rears to match would help ... but it appears (when changing bulbs) that it doesn't

So, are these indicators no good .... do I have to stick with the standard power ones, or can I change something to make them work ok ???

TIA

[Mighty Boosh]

I think you need to change the indicator relay.

I'll have a look for the relavent thread.

Be right back.

[Mighty Boosh]

This thread "may" help.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=138122&highlight=indicator+relay

[LK-SV]

Nice one ... thanks ....

[7755matt]

I think you need a new relay (http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/23_26_194/products_id/7115)

or resistors (http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product_info.php/cPath/23_26_194/products_id/6786) in the circuit

oops bit late

[LK-SV]

Sorry to be thick ........ is the relay plug and go ??

And which size resistor would I need for these indis ??

[Spiderman]

After a small off last week (the result a broken indicator) ..... I changed the front 2 indicators for these ...

http://www.getgeared.co.uk/Orange_Oval_Universal_Motorcycle_Indicator

Now the indicators are flashing too quickly ........ I assume its due the low powered bulbs (which are actually really bright!!!)

Now I hoped changing the rears to match would help ... but it appears (when changing bulbs) that it doesn't

So, are these indicators no good .... do I have to stick with the standard power ones, or can I change something to make them work ok ???

TIA

Post number 8 above says this...
And yet another chance for me to say.... as long as its below 120flashes per min then they are not too fast.

My old LEDs cators were great cos they were bright and fast and really got noticed.

Forget the resistor and be seen better is my 2p worth.

As long as its legally fast you're fine mate.

[plowsie]

Haha, the thread title changed again :lol: :)

[LK-SV]

OK ...... i'm not keen to start fidling more than neccesary ...

If I was to fit these ....... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=motorbike+indicator&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=27&y=14

With the 12v/23w bulbs ........ would they flash normally without the need for a relay or resister ???

Sorry to be so boring !! :-)

[Holdup]

If I was to fit these ....... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=motorbike+indicator&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=27&y=14 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=motorbike+indicator&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=27&y=14)

With the 12v/23w bulbs ........ would they flash normally without the need for a relay or resister ???


Nope just plug them in and they will work you may need to modify the connectors though