Indicator flasher relay thingo - changed to different globes

[K1GxR]

hi there

okay story goes i've changed the indicators on my bike..

originally it's got a 2 pin relay, which has power for 21 watt globes in front and 23 watt globes in the rear..

i've changed the indicators to smaller ones, and it comes with smaller globes..

i am unable to get smaller globes rated at 21 watts...

i am having problems with getting a relay to suit... at the moment the indicator globes are 5 watt... the original relay doesn't flash the smaller indicators... and changing to a different relay from a different bike allowed the indicators to flash but tooo quickly.

is there anything i can do to fix this? i'd need smaller globes rated to 21 watts (which is impossible to find) or a relay that's rated to 5 watts?? or do i need to modify the relay somehow?

thanks in advance

[MattyA]

get an electronic flasher. or one for LED lights.

[hammerhead]

go LEDS all round problem solved

[Jack0207]

go LEDS all round problem solved

Where is the best place to get them from (leds)? Want to change the flush mount incandescent I have on the 955i daytona.

[K1GxR]

get an electronic flasher. or one for LED lights.

what is this electronic flasher and where can i get one?

[hammerhead]

LEDs can be found at just about any bike shop but alternativly if you dont mind the wait get them from the states heaps cheaper with the exchange rate.. then ya can get few more toys

but thats if ya want expensive stuff i payed nearly $250aud for just my front however they are genuine kwakka ones and really tidys up the front end heaps that was before i learnt to get them from the states

just run of the mill indicators arnt too much tho i think shop around

[drifter]

i am having problems with getting a relay to suit... at the moment the indicator globes are 5 watt... the original relay doesn't flash the smaller indicators... and changing to a different relay from a different bike allowed the indicators to flash but tooo quickly.

add a resistor inbetween the indicators and "different relay" and it'll slow down the indicator flash.

[K1GxR]

that's the thing.. i have run of the mill indicators on there now...

shops don't sell smaller globes rated to 21 watts.... and i can't get a relay so not sure what i can do

LEDs.. yea if i can get it to work correctly.. but again no idea where to start

[K1GxR]

add a resistor inbetween the indicators and "different relay" and it'll slow down the indicator flash.

resistor between indicators ?? how do you do that??

also it's got a different realy just to get it to flash.. currently flashes too quick.. i know specifically i need a 5watt relay.. looking around i can't find anything.. but yea not sure where to start looking

[hammerhead]

leds are piece of piss mate done my own front and rear and im an idiot

[MattyA]

go to repco or supercheap and just ask for an electronic 2 pin flasher unit. wont be more than 20 bucks. swap them over an it will be right.

[K1GxR]

go to repco or supercheap and just ask for an electronic 2 pin flasher unit. wont be more than 20 bucks. swap them over an it will be right.

hm.. i tried to find one but they come in 4 pins...

is it possible to get them for 5 watt globes? sorry this i haven't tried i went and saw they had more than 2 pin relays so didn't bother

[MattyA]

you busy in the morn? i got one here i can wire up for u. might cost u some beer tho.

[darkfibre]

The units for LEDs (most of them) do not use the current to trigger the flash rate, they use a timer. The wattage wont be relevant once you get the right Flasher unit.

I got a Narva one from coventrys, L goes to the switch, X went in the other pin for my existing connector, which went to the battery. And The third to earth, but works without it connected. Have a look at your plug and your old relay and try suss it out. My old one had L and B on it. So matched those up to the new flasher and last wire to frame. But fiddling showed last wire wasn't needed

[K1GxR]

^^

yea sure... i'll PM you now

[hammerhead]

The units for LEDs (most of them) do not use the current to trigger the flash rate, they use a timer. The wattage wont be relevant once you get the right Flasher unit.

might be in your case but i wouldnt say most
mine never were all i had to do was get electronic relay and i was done

where is this "timer" my units have the tiny circuit board presumably just for the LEDS and 2 wires that go to the relay is it a kit your refering too?

[MattyA]

just checked my stock room and i have a 3 pin and a 2 pin electronic units.

[hammerhead]

stock room is that where all the bikes are parked matt

its called a garage and how did you manage to find something so small in that mess

[MattyA]

stock room is that where all the bikes are parked matt

its called a garage and how did you manage to find something so small in that mess

Its clean now, i swear. less bikes and more tools

[darkfibre]

might be in your case but i wouldnt say most
mine never were all i had to do was get electronic relay and i was done

where is this "timer" my units have the tiny circuit board presumably just for the LEDS and 2 wires that go to the relay is it a kit your refering too?

We have our wires crossed.... I was talking about the internal workings of the different types of flasher unit