Led Indicators

[kiwi k]

Right tried a forum search and got nothing

So my question is My little 750 baby Kat passed it's Mot this week, but got advised no indicators (legally not required).
But yes i was going to install Mini Led indicators just because i feel safer, so being as the Kat has a indicator relay can i just replace that with a 12volt Led flasher relay and then fit Led indicators, and will they then flash as normal.

Most of the internet searching i have done leads me to belive i'm right

So to Ash or anyone else who has allready done Led indicators can you please CONFIRM if i'm right .

[callyboy]

Should be ok.

Pete

[Kryten]

As I understand the LED indicators will work but the flash rate will be very fast.
This is due to the low current draw making the relay think there is a lamp failed.

The cure is to fit load resistors in-line with the indicators to bring the load current back up to the original level.

Or you can opt for a LED specific relay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FLASHER-RELAY ... 33728a4b5d" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or 3 pin


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flasher-Relay ... 51ad69e6dd" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;




Both fairly common items on weEvil BAY or go to someone like Deamon Tweaks*


Waiting for a "Bus" to take me to Norwich so can't go and check what the pin config is as I've forgotten














*other purveyors of car and bike bits are available

[johnr]

yes, some chinese scooters have led indicators as stock and so have the relays to suit, rather than buying a specific relay for led indicators, you could get a chinese scooter relay for just a couple of quid. last one i bought was from a lifan and cost me £1.75!!

[kiwi k]

you read my mind john was looking at chinese Led relay at £1.25 on gaybay, as i am definately going to order Indicators and a relay, plus now going for a H4 Hid front lamp kit Now they are such a small cofined Kit.

[mikefido]

When I changed mine i did the rear first and fitted resistors then when I got round to doing the front I got a new relay (from here http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... mepage.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) which plugged straight in as a replacement for the old one.