They were ordered Feb.20 2013
Resistor ratings are unknown

 

I have those on my bike, and I never checked to see whether the resistor heats up much. I never smelled anything, so I never checked. If you remove the resistor, you will have to use a different flasher relay or they will blink fast. I don't know if that bothers you or not. Resistor is probably 5 ohm.

For what it's worth, they do take a while to show up, but I like them a whole lot and will be putting a set on the back of the bike to get rid of the dumbo ears back there, too. They won't be flush, but since the mount for the rear turn signals is the same configuration as the mount for the front turn signals, it should work. If not, then I'll have a spare set of silver painted turn signals. Maybe it will be the time to look for some silver bodywork for my bike.

 

Boxed them up for return tomorrow. The heat is wayyy more than normal resistor usage and for the price and wait, there shouldnt be any issues or extra equipment to remedy the product (electronic relay).
Thanks for the input
Safe Riding

 

See if you can find a LED flasher relay for your bike. This link is for a twin and may fit your bike.

http://www.bellacorse.com/bcc169.htm

LED-compatible Flasher Relay

Want to convert over to LED turn signals? The stock mechanical flasher relay will not work properly. Replace it in seconds with this microprocessor-controlled plug-n-play LED-compatible turn signal flasher relay.

Supplied with rubber mounting grommet so it can be installed in the stock location on all Hinckley 800/900 twin models originally equipped with a 3-prong flasher. Also included is a LED dash panel bulb (see NOTES below) for model originally equipped with 4 separate dash panel lights adjacent to the speedometer.

Works with all LED, Halogen and/or incandescent indicators.

 

I'd be curious to know what they say, since I'm thinking of getting a set of these for my 675 also. Keep us posted.

 

Was hoping someone had a detailed install instruction vid on these. Mine are en route from Canada and given I already have fast blinkers from the former owners rear flush mount install, I'm thinking the resistor dealio should not be an issue. But in theory, am guessing install is just: remove fairing (one at a time according to another poster on 675.net), disconnect blinker factory housing, splice wires to Watsens, test, crimp, reinstall fairing?

Welcome any and all suggestions in the pursuit of proper function of these (OEM were broken off each side when parked in DC).

 

They come with a connector on the signals and then another connector at both ends of the resistor harness. As long as you keep proper track of the colors of the wires, you won't have any problems. It's all pretty self-explanatory. If your blinkers are already flashing fast, then they will continue to do that, since the relay is already dealing with what it thinks is a burned out bulb. If you want to solve that problem, you have to put a resistor in the rear blinker circuit or go to an electronic relay. I'm currently just living with the fast flash, because the Watsen Design units I got for the back of my bike don't quite work with the plate holder I have at for the time being. The LED blinkers the previous owner installed don't have a resistor. Sounds like you are in the same boat. It isn't a problem that I know of, unless it bothers you.