hey guys, with my upgrade to the flush mount rear blinkers and built in hand guard blinkers I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to get the blink to go back to the standard one? I really don't like the fast blink, and I think the slow blink is safer because it has a longer timed contrast. Is there a relay I can buy or what's the story. What does make it blink faster than stock. Someone give us the 411 on this topic please?

deej

 

I have seen a relay that should work for this problem and will be trying it out tomorrow. I will let you know how it works... btw, do not use any load resistors to slow the blinker down. This is still consume the same power as the regular turn signals and the generate a lot of heat.

 

I found this site, and am reading as we speak.

http://faq.f650.com/FAQs/AftermarketLightsFAQ.htm

 

Nevermind that site doesn't really have the answer I'm looking for. Come on someone here has to know how I can slow the blink rate down.

 

How many watts are your new blinker lamps?

 

The back ones are the same as the old stock ones at 23 watt, the front ones however are about 1/4 amp which I think converts to about 5.75 amps. They are the small wedge type that I have seen in some parking lights on side markers. I have had other guys tell me that the fast blink is the result of the new bulbs drawing more power and thus making the flasher heat faster and blink quicker. I'm not sure I agree with that theory. I think because of the front lamps being 1/4 the size of the original it's like the flasher thinks one or more of the lamps have burnt out and there is missing wattage, so it's blinking faster. The filament in the new bulbs is so small I can barely see it. The original lamps have a filament that is 6 times bigger. Some American cars from the 70's did that if you had a blinker out.

 

Try this http://www.tobefast.com/detail.aspx?ID=920
I have a relay on my bike that I will look at when I get home. It was simple to install and you can adjust the rate of the flash. It is about the size of a quarter and 1/4' thick, fits nicely under the seat.

 

That'd be 3 watts, which comes from current * voltage.

 

I meant watts duh my bad and you're right it is 3 watts, stupid modern calculator.

 

Using low wattage blinkers (usually LED) is a great idea on a dual sport since the chargning systems are so small. Watts are national treasures to us.

Unfortunately, low current LEDs cause havoc with the cheap mechanical relay used to flash the OEM turn signals. This is what causes the fast blink. The only cure is an electronic flasher. There are several on the market. One good and proven solution is the Kisan SignalMinder that not only includes the required electronic flasher but allows you to have auto-cancel turn signals as well.

There is an additional turn signal issue on bikes like the KLX: a path exists for current from the left side to pass to the right side (and visa versa) via the dash mounted blinker light. When using normal filament bulbs and a mechanical releay, resistance in the relay is enough to prevent this. With an electronic flasher, you'll have the dash light on all the time. To fix this problem, you simply wire two 1W diodes inline with the dash light. Kuryakyn sells a diode wire harness for a few dollars for this purpose. However, it's very easy to make one yourself.