Misc: Electrical (General) LED Indicators

[danno]

Hi
I have after market indicators on my C Rapide but they’re a bit unreliable. Sometimes they’re ok but often one side won’t blink.
Each light is earthed to the mount and the relay is in the headlight.
Just wondering if there’s an LED set available that could bolt on to the existing mountings.
Any help appreciated.

 

[clevtrev]

you`ll find plenty on Ebay.

 

[Shane998]

Hi
I have after market indicators on my C Rapide but they’re a bit unreliable. Sometimes they’re ok but often one side won’t blink.
Each light is earthed to the mount and the relay is in the headlight.
Just wondering if there’s an LED set available that could bolt on to the existing mountings.
Any help appreciated.

Norbsa motorbike electrics -Paul Goff Look up website. But also could be a problem with components you have

 

[andrew peters]

I used 'Drag Specialities' LED turn signals and 'Badlands' Self Cancel turn signal module... both available on EBAY or Amazon.... very bright discreet and you can't forget to switch them off... very modern!

 

[Normski]

The earthing to and through the carrier at the back may not be consistent. If you’re noticing the front not blinking it may be because the back is not lit.

 

[danno]

The earthing to and through the carrier at the back may not be consistent. If you’re noticing the front not blinking it may be because the back is not lit.

Thanks.
Yes. I’ll check the earth continuity and connections.

 

[danno]

Norbsa motorbike electrics -Paul Goff Look up website. But also could be a problem with components you have

Thanks.
I could look at replacing the 12v 23w bulbs with LED equivalents instead, along with a suitable relay.

 

[andrew peters]

Thanks.
I could look at replacing the 12v 23w bulbs with LED equivalents instead, along with a suitable relay.

The nice thing about the Badlands module is that it has a built in load equalizer, the module works with regular bulbs of any wattage or LED... electronics can be pretty clever

 

[Monkeypants]

Andrew, does the Badlands module require left and right momentary switches?

Glen

 

[andrew peters]

yes, momentary switches, but I have a 70's Suzuki switchgear on my bike (I didn't want something looking too modern) The switch is left, right and off in the middle. I have to 'toggle' the switch as the switch can lock left/right. It's not ideal but I've got used to it... even if I forget to switch the signal off it still self cancels after 10 flashes. I discovered this module (ideal) for early 70s/80s Harley that require you keep your thumb on the button when indicating, a major pain!