LED's on the KZ

I would like to put LED turn signals on my KZ, but what should I worry about when changing over to LED. because I plan on using cluster lights also for the brake lights.

Get a flasher for LED's as the standard types require resistance to work properly.

If you get the plug and play 1157 replacement LEDs with multiple LEDs on the 1157 base they come with the resistor built into the base so (theoretically) you can use the standard flasher.

I would need two flashers correct?

Darkangel wrote:

I would like to put LED turn signals on my KZ, but what should I worry about when changing over to LED. because I plan on using cluster lights also for the brake lights.

1) They don't draw enough current to make a standard bimetallic flasher flash.

2) The "stop light" indicator on the dash might blink if yours has a detector for a blown brake light. The impedance of the LED circuit is too high and the detector reads it like an open filament.

Darkangel wrote:

I would need two flashers correct?

Tuen signals only need one flasher. It is wired from 12V to the center contact of the turn signal switch which selects either TS bulb. That way you only need one flasher.

H2RICK wrote:

If you get the plug and play 1157 replacement LEDs with multiple LEDs on the 1157 base they come with the resistor built into the base so (theoretically) you can use the standard flasher.

The resistor built in is the current limiter for the LED. The unit does NOT draw enough current to run a standard flasher. I have the 3W LED's on mine now, and you do need a solid state flasher.

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Does this sound like it would work

I replaced ALL of my bulbs on my GPZ1100 with LEDs. I bought two flashers from my local ato parts store for $4.60 each. One for the turn signals and one for the emergency flashers. You do have to replace both. The bulbs do not come with the resistor built in. The resistor is an extra component you would have to clip to your flasher, if you want to use your old flasher. The tail light is also a custom built led unit and it is a plug and play. The only thing that you MUST watch is the polarity. If the system is reversible.

Here it is on the bike. The rear side running lights are also LEDs. All I did there was install front turn signals which take the dual element bulbs and spliced the extra wire into my tail light (not the brake light)

Who built the taillight. I really like the look.

Sandy has a set on his bike. I'm sure he would be glad to fill you in on what you need to know.