Fast indicator flash

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  1. rewy..rr

    rewy..rr Active Member

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    Just replaced the standard size rear indicators, to micro ones, but flash rate now twice as quick as normal, assume I need some sort of relay to slow flash rate down, what do I need and where does it go.

    Thanks
     
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  2. Carl

    Carl Well-Known Member

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    You need an in line resister mate, be careful where you put the though, they can get hot?
     
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  3. F1reblade

    F1reblade Active Member

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    If you've got the 04-07 blade then you need to change the relay (which is between the headlights and a bit of a PITA to get to)
     
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  4. iang27

    iang27 Active Member

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    I fitted two of those small gold heat sink resistors. Fastened them to the metal seat catch plate to help dissipate the heat.
     
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  5. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    Usually a flash relay that is required but if you order one make sure it has the correct number of pins for the connector, sometimes they can be the wrong connector fit.
     
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  6. scooby

    scooby Elite Member

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    this,although a relay is easier(but more expensive) to sort the issue.
     
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  7. phantom

    phantom Active Member

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    also be careful with the resistor route, some can get real hot if you
    have the flashers on too long which can melt nearby stuff as I found
    with some gold heatsink style ones I got on ebay.
    I went the relay route with this bike using this unit

    LED flasher relay Honda CBR 600/1000 RR Fireblade | eBay
     
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