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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: sport rider on March 14, 2019, 08:42:51 AM

Title: Turn Signal Relay
Post by: sport rider on March 14, 2019, 08:42:51 AM

is there a replacement turn signal relay which will work with aftermarket LED lights?  I only have the front signals hooked up, but I'm thinking perhaps they are not drawing enough power to cause the relay to engage.  do you think I'm on the right track in my thinking???

Title: Re: Turn Signal Relay
Post by: jimmymac on March 14, 2019, 09:09:01 AM

There is an in-line resistor you must install to get the proper blink rate. 8)

Title: Re: Turn Signal Relay
Post by: George R. Young on March 14, 2019, 12:02:18 PM

This is what I used:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-Pin-CF14-Car-Flasher-Relay-to-Fix-LED-Light-Indicators-Blink-Flash-12V-WE1/163295035392?hash=item2605248000%3Ag%3AwwEAAOSw2jNbteQB&LH_BIN=1 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3-Pin-CF14-Car-Flasher-Relay-to-Fix-LED-Light-Indicators-Blink-Flash-12V-WE1/163295035392?hash=item2605248000%3Ag%3AwwEAAOSw2jNbteQB&LH_BIN=1)

see http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/ledFrtSigs.htm (http://web.ncf.ca/ag136/ledFrtSigs.htm)

Title: Re: Turn Signal Relay
Post by: sport rider on March 14, 2019, 05:04:13 PM

Thanks guys....at least I'm thinking in the right direction.

Title: Re: Turn Signal Relay
Post by: Gabriel on March 15, 2019, 08:02:23 AM

You just need an electronic turn relay. Oddly most manufacturers use and load timed relay based on current draw, it's cheep and this is the only reason I can see for using one other than the increased blink rate when a bulb fails so you will know to check your bulbs.
Electronic controlled relays use an actual timed circuit and is not load dependent and only cost a few bucks... ;D