Rear Indicators

[Toolface]

Had the new S3 for nearly a week now and we are still deeply in love. What a great bike.

I felt the need to remove that rear number-plate business. The new look gives me serious wood but .... I fitted some LED indicators and they flash a bit fast. Anybody know what resistor I could solder into the wiring to get the flash-rate back to normal?

[Speed3]

Yes. Two ten ohm resistors inline for each signal, front or rear. I soldered mine at the rear because I could hide them under the seat.

[DEcosse]

First, they don't go "in line" they go across the lamp (parallel);

Second, don't use a resistor at all, (they will get hot so be careful where you mount them if you must use them!) get a non-load flasher module -

URL=http://www.usaled.com/store/item/opy8/EL98_Audible_LED_Flasher/EL98N_LED_BULB_FLASHER_8-_14_5_VDC_NON_BEEPER.html

or

http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm (about half-way down the page)

I believe Autozone also carries a non-load flasher relay.





[ This message was edited by: DEcosse on 2005-10-16 14:52 ]

[Speed3]

You're right, they go parallel. I just checked my drawing. The resistors get hot, but not enough to cause damage. I have the signal cancelling relay, but for those that don't, those are good links.

[DEcosse]

Just one additional piece of info - those 10 ohms need to be at least 20W rating. Anything less & they are going to fry.
Or a single 6 ohm resistor at 50W would do
Those are also available at the second link above - $20 for four resistors vs 1 relay @ $13 however - also plug n play vs the work of connecting them in kinda makes the relay option a no- brainer)

[Speed3]

Thank's DEcosse, I was wondering if I could use the 6 ohm 50w one.

[ This message was edited by: Speed3 on 2005-10-17 05:12 ]

[Lom]

Speed 3, can you share some info on the signal cancelling relay? Does it cancel after turns as well (eg. like an OEM Yamaha) or just based on a timer? Brand, cost, source, etc.?Thanks!..

[Speed3]

Here you goClick

[Toolface]

Thanks, good advice. I found a flasher unit in the UK (£14) at Ultraleds.co.uk and I'm waiting for it to arrive. I am hoping that it will be a straight swap for the 3 spade flasher relay.