Topic: LED question

[Ryan66]

Is there anything else needed to run led blinkers? Do they use more or less power? Is the wiring the same as stock two wires out? thanks

[OldSchool_IsCool]

LEDs use MUCH less power. 

The stock winker relay will not work with them.  Look for an electronic replacement winker.  I use the 3-prong unit with quarter-inch blade connectors.  Connect the black wire to the terminal labeled (+) or (BATT), the gray to the terminal labeled (L) or (LOAD) and that loose green wire you have been wondering about, connect it to (-) or (GROUND).

[Ryan66]

So where are the relays located? SO the electronic one plugs into place of the stock one and those wires plug into those terminals? Sorry im a total noob to these bikes and wiring. Seems there a ton of led blinkers on ebay which i why im asking and if they use less power thats better

[OldSchool_IsCool]

Under the left side cover.  Depending on ur particular bike, the winker is a rectangular metal can close to the fuse box.  Yes the stock winker connects with the same quarter-inch blade connectors and there is usually a green ground wire floating unconnected close by.  2 minute install.

[Ryan66]

Ok i actually have that whole unit out of the cover with all the fusebox and what not on it.. Ill go check it out. Got a link to the new relay? and that relay will work for the front and rear lights right?

[Duke McDukiedook]

The relay should be separate from the fusebox. Your local auto parts store should have an electronic flasher that will work, odds are for it to work you will probably have to leave your rear bulbs incandescent- mine did not present enough of a load to the electronic flasher so I had to leave them in while changing the front to LED bulbs.

[OldSchool_IsCool]

Yes, you can source the new winker from any auto parts house.  Look for one that sayz it's LED compatible.  The Tridon EP36 unit sticks in my mind for some reason.

http://www.tridon.com.au/Products/Product.aspx?SG=8&S=35&G=478&P=2000

[Ryan66]

The relay should be separate from the fusebox. Your local auto parts store should have an electronic flasher that will work, odds are for it to work you will probably have to leave your rear bulbs incandescent- mine did not present enough of a load to the electronic flasher so I had to leave them in while changing the front to LED bulbs.

So you cant run rear leds?

[OldSchool_IsCool]

I myself haven't tried LEDs in the back. If your goal is reduced power consumption, then there is little benefit to changing the rears considering the expense of LEDs and how little rear turn signals are actually on.

[Duke McDukiedook]

You can but odds are you would have to wire in power resistors on both sides to actuate the flasher- even if it is LED compatible.

The rears only work when you use your flashers so the power draw would be minimal if you ran front LED's.

[P_Camps]

You can but odds are you would have to wire in power resistors on both sides to actuate the flasher- even if it is LED compatible.

The rears only work when you use your flashers so the power draw would be minimal if you ran front LED's.

I'm running front and rear signal LED's on my bike.

You have to buy the resistors (ebay) and an electronic flasher.

You only need two resistors which will be inline with the rear signals.  The front will be plug and play.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Or you can keep incandescent bulbs in the rear, same temporary power consumption- your choice.