Blinkers Won't Blink
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Blinkers Won't Blink
Just installed my new wiring harness and everything works perfect except for the blinkers.
They light up on the correct side and they shut off with the hand switch but they don't blink.
Is it as easy as the blinker module on the fritz?
When I say everything works I mean...
Head Light (both bright and dim).
Tail Light (tail and brake at both foot and hand).
YPVS servo motor.
CDI (lots of spark).
Horn (good and loud)
Dash (every light)
They light up on the correct side and they shut off with the hand switch but they don't blink.
Is it as easy as the blinker module on the fritz?
When I say everything works I mean...
Head Light (both bright and dim).
Tail Light (tail and brake at both foot and hand).
YPVS servo motor.
CDI (lots of spark).
Horn (good and loud)
Dash (every light)
2015 Yamaha FJR
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
What wattage bulbs are you using. They need to be 20+ watts to make the flasher work.
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Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
Great info.waltmil wrote:What wattage bulbs are you using. They need to be 20+ watts to make the flasher work.
Currently I have four LED's on the bike which draw very little wattage.
I'm going to hook up a set of four standard lights and run the same test.
I'll post the results.
Thanks.
2015 Yamaha FJR
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
waltmil,
Fantastic information. I did a temporary light hook-up and BAMM... I have functional blinkers.
So... my new wiring is done and dusted.
Now on to the next step of the rebuild.
Fantastic information. I did a temporary light hook-up and BAMM... I have functional blinkers.
So... my new wiring is done and dusted.
Now on to the next step of the rebuild.
2015 Yamaha FJR
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
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Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
Can get adjustable modules for LEDS. I probably have a spare lying around I can send for a fiver + a couple bucks postage.
Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
Evan,
Thanks tons for the offer.
However I have already purchased a set of resisters.
But I'll keep you in mind if this venture doesn't work as planned.
Thanks tons for the offer.
However I have already purchased a set of resisters.
But I'll keep you in mind if this venture doesn't work as planned.
2015 Yamaha FJR
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
Beware with resistors that you place them somewhere on steel not plastic, they get very hot. Much better to take Evan up on his offer for a flasher module really.
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
Thanks Jon.JonW wrote:Beware with resistors that you place them somewhere on steel not plastic, they get very hot. Much better to take Evan up on his offer for a flasher module really.
I've sent Evan a p.m.
2015 Yamaha FJR
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Setup for multistate riding
2010 BMW F650GS
My dual sport bike
Finished Rebuilding - Restoring My 1983 RZ350
Rebuilding a 1980 BMW R65 with my daughter
It will be her bike when we're all done
Re: Blinkers Won't Blink
I agree with advice on using an electronic flasher (i got one off ebay for next to nothing, non-adjustable 3 pin type, needed grounding) unit instead of resistors. Then use all led blinker bulbs and see this thread on here; viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10151&start=15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for a solution to the indicator lamp/all 4 lights up problem when doing this conversion.
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RD350 YPVS 1990
F2 converted to N2 Red/white 1986 - Figaroli pipes
RD350 YPVS 1990
F2 converted to N2 Red/white 1986 - Figaroli pipes