Flasher Relay LED mod

roman726 · 06-17-2019, 11:18 AM

Just curious to know if anyone has done this mod. I just bought the resistor and tomorrow will be installing my front and rear LED’s. Will be giving it a try but wanted to see if anyone has done it. Thanks

TX1700 · 06-17-2019, 01:39 PM

I can't read or see the image you have but a good electronic flasher would not need load resistors. However, most would not handle your self-canceling turn signals. I have not converted mine. I have only had one lamp go out in the last 20 years. I did covert the brake and tail lights on an old Yamaha Roadstar because of an anemic charging system. If you use resistors you have the same load or more so the only advantage is the LEDs are more reliable.

roman726 · 06-17-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TX1700

I can't read or see the image you have but a good electronic flasher would not need load resistors. However, most would not handle your self-canceling turn signals. I have not converted mine. I have only had one lamp go out in the last 20 years. I did covert the brake and tail lights on an old Yamaha Roadstar because of an anemic charging system. If you use resistors you have the same load or more so the only advantage is the LEDs are more reliable.

I’m going to try and upload a link for a better image. I didn’t realize it was that fuzzy after the upload

roman726 · 06-17-2019, 01:52 PM

Here's the new upload, hopefully this one is better.
https://flic.kr/p/2gfK8CD

BrokeAss · 06-17-2019, 04:44 PM

I have LED flashers up front but just used these available at Walmart:

Lumberjack · 06-17-2019, 07:33 PM

I am running this from custom dynamics
https://www.customdynamics.com/unive...ualizer?cat=59

But you could simply wire up a trailer wire isolator and would do the same thing.

White Knight · 06-17-2019, 09:51 PM

I am running the same unit Lumberjack posted from Custom Dynamics. I removed all of my factory signals and installed custom LED's all around. I know it's an expensive little fella, but I liked 2 things: that there was a 2 position switch to adjust resistance, and that it was rated for a bike with hazard flashers. Maybe not for everyone, but I've never had the first indication of a hiccup.

BrokeAss · 06-18-2019, 10:58 AM

The $6 resistors I used work with the flashers, too, all they do is simulate the presence of a bulb.

roman726 · 06-18-2019, 11:38 AM

Thanks for all the answers, I will try the Custom Dynamics stabilizer.

roman726 · 06-19-2019, 06:39 AM

So I did the mod yesterday and wanted to report that it worked out flawlessly. Here’s a link to some pictures and videos I made https://flickr.com/photos/181983783@...57709152911196

**smokier** · 06-20-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by roman726

So I did the mod yesterday and wanted to report that it worked out flawlessly. Here’s a link to some pictures and videos I made https://flickr.com/photos/181983783@...57709152911196

I like it, well done!
The switchback LEDs are awesome.
May play with that on the REAR of my scoot --> red/amber...

Ride safe,
Smokier

roman726 · 06-21-2019, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by smokier

I like it, well done!
The switchback LEDs are awesome.
May play with that on the REAR of my scoot --> red/amber...

Ride safe,
Smokier

I thought of doing something like that on my previous bike but it will also required a run/turn/brake module it would definitely look nice.

Flapjack · 09-08-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by roman726

I thought of doing something like that on my previous bike but it will also required a run/turn/brake module it would definitely look nice.

I installed the yellow/red switchbacks on my Nomad. Instead of getting the run/turn/brake, I just replaced the light sockets with 1157 sockets. Then tapped into the run light wire from the main taillight/ brake light and fed it to both turn signals. Now I have additional running lights (red) and when using the turn signals (yellow/red alternating). I dont get the extra brake lights, but with as bright as the main one already is, I'm out with it. The additional running lights are nice and bright too.

DragonLady58 · 09-12-2019, 04:13 PM

Here ya go.....And it also has a adjustable flash rate also, which is a plus....
https://www.amazon.com/Audew-Electro.../dp/B011BTMDQM

mbarr10 · 09-14-2019, 01:00 PM

Will this work Also??
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I already have this installed

06-17-2019, 01:39 PM	#2
TX1700 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 128	I can't read or see the image you have but a good electronic flasher would not need load resistors. However, most would not handle your self-canceling turn signals. I have not converted mine. I have only had one lamp go out in the last 20 years. I did covert the brake and tail lights on an old Yamaha Roadstar because of an anemic charging system. If you use resistors you have the same load or more so the only advantage is the LEDs are more reliable. __________________ TX1700 on VBA plunge on Texas VROC VROC #36447 VBA #02703 Ivan's reflash 2013 Vulcan Voyager ABS 2002 Road Star (sold)
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06-18-2019, 10:58 AM	#8
BrokeAss Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ohio Posts: 296	The $6 resistors I used work with the flashers, too, all they do is simulate the presence of a bulb. __________________ '09 Nomad 1700 - Ivan's flash - Kuryakyn Alley Cat - V&H slip-ons - Triple hi/low beam H4 headlights - Desert Dawgs - Half the F&S Catalog
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09-12-2019, 04:13 PM	#14
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Here ya go.....And it also has a adjustable flash rate also, which is a plus.... https://www.amazon.com/Audew-Electro.../dp/B011BTMDQM __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 09-12-2019 at 07:20 PM.
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09-14-2019, 01:00 PM	#15
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Will this work Also?? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I already have this installed __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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06-17-2019, 01:52 PM	#4
roman726 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 18	Here's the new upload, hopefully this one is better. https://flic.kr/p/2gfK8CD
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06-17-2019, 07:33 PM	#6
Lumberjack Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 542	I am running this from custom dynamics https://www.customdynamics.com/unive...ualizer?cat=59 But you could simply wire up a trailer wire isolator and would do the same thing.
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06-17-2019, 09:51 PM	#7
White Knight Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 6	I am running the same unit Lumberjack posted from Custom Dynamics. I removed all of my factory signals and installed custom LED's all around. I know it's an expensive little fella, but I liked 2 things: that there was a 2 position switch to adjust resistance, and that it was rated for a bike with hazard flashers. Maybe not for everyone, but I've never had the first indication of a hiccup.
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06-18-2019, 11:38 AM	#9
roman726 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 18	Thanks for all the answers, I will try the Custom Dynamics stabilizer.
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06-19-2019, 06:39 AM	#10
roman726 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 18	So I did the mod yesterday and wanted to report that it worked out flawlessly. Here’s a link to some pictures and videos I made https://flickr.com/photos/181983783@...57709152911196
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