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Offline SebbyRuiz

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Sailor stuck in the desert!
« on: August 18, 2018, 02:04:36 PM »
Hey guys I just bought my 1981 CB650 a little while ago while I'm stationed here in El Centro, CA! I definitely would appreciate any help since I'm pretty much trying to rebuild everything on the bike just as a learning experience! Right now I'm having a little trouble while trying to install LED turn signals and taillights! Any help is welcome! Thanks!

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Re: Sailor stuck in the desert!
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2018, 02:22:58 PM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

One hint with LED flashers.  You have to use a relay designed for LEDs.

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Re: Sailor stuck in the desert!
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2018, 04:14:57 PM »
I bought one online but it only ends up working when I wire in the stock turn signals along with the aftermarket LED ones. It begins to hyperflash so I'm guessing it's not sending proper voltage that way.

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Re: Sailor stuck in the desert!
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2018, 11:02:08 PM »
Sounds like you bought the wrong one, they sold you the wrong flasher / not a true LED compatible flasher...  Tridon makes one a LED03. They make voltage monitored versions and non-monitored...
David- back in the desert SW!

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Re: Sailor stuck in the desert!
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2018, 12:21:45 PM »
You may also try unplugging the turn beeper.  I found the things feeds both directions.

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Re: Sailor stuck in the desert!
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2018, 04:54:53 AM »
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