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How to connect new LED flashers?
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18 Jun 2012 21:58 #530216
by gwolever
1982 KZ1000 CSR
How to connect new LED flashers? was created by gwolever
Hey guys.
I just bought a couple new LED flashers to replace my stock flashers as I am using LED front and rear blinkers. The flashers are 2 prong and indicate which prong is Load and which is Battery.
www.cwswiring.com/Shop.html
My problem is figuring out which wires from stock setup are which.
I'm not sure what kind of problems I might run into if I wire them backwards, but I'd like to avoid that anyway.
On one stock flasher, I had an orange wire to one prong and a red/green stripe wire to the other.
On the other stock flasher, I had 2 orange wires hooked up to the prongs.
I can't read wiring diagrams very well, so any help would be greatly appreciated if you guys have any ideas.
Thanks.
I just bought a couple new LED flashers to replace my stock flashers as I am using LED front and rear blinkers. The flashers are 2 prong and indicate which prong is Load and which is Battery.
www.cwswiring.com/Shop.html
My problem is figuring out which wires from stock setup are which.
I'm not sure what kind of problems I might run into if I wire them backwards, but I'd like to avoid that anyway.
On one stock flasher, I had an orange wire to one prong and a red/green stripe wire to the other.
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On the other stock flasher, I had 2 orange wires hooked up to the prongs.
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I can't read wiring diagrams very well, so any help would be greatly appreciated if you guys have any ideas.
Thanks.
1982 KZ1000 CSR
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- 4TheKZ1000
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18 Jun 2012 22:10 - 18 Jun 2012 22:11 #530218
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Replied by 4TheKZ1000 on topic How to connect new LED flashers?
I dont think it matters. just switched my wires and they worked the same both ways. the forum will correct me if not correct. I didnt buy a new flasher as mine work ok but blink a bit slow but ok I think
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18 Jun 2012 23:26 #530239
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1983 KZ550 M1 LTD Shaft
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Replied by Weiss Tiger on topic How to connect new LED flashers?
Do you have a test light? If you do take the test light and touch the inside of 1 of the terminals and see which has power with the key on. The other wire should have no power. You might have to turn your signal light on for it to have power going to it.
Best of luck
Best of luck
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19 Jun 2012 00:06 #530246
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78 KZ650 SR
90 Yamaha Radian
Replied by BikeDude2002 on topic How to connect new LED flashers?
With regard to the flasher hookup, if you install them and they do not flash, just reverse the leads. The flashers will be fine. The installation instructions sent with the unit (in the email confirmation sent to you) should cover this. Sorry these directions might seem a bit crude, but due to the number of different motorcycle these units are compatible with, there is no way to cover every iteration. If fact, on my KZ650, the leads that go to one of my flashers are both orange w/green stripe! :woohoo:
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19 Jun 2012 00:48 #530259
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Replied by gwolever on topic How to connect new LED flashers?
Cool. Thanks for the input guys.
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19 Jun 2012 16:30 #530357
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if you got the flasher from creative wiring solutions it tell you which is the load on the side of the flasher? it also says non load sensitive on flasher
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19 Jun 2012 23:45 #530441
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78 1000 ltd current project
75 z1 900 Dragbike 78 frame GS 1100 swing arm yamaha rear wheel dyna-s dyna 2 step best time 12.02 1.59 60ft
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Replied by ironleg on topic How to connect new LED flashers?
wow thats great i was just geting ready to ask if ther was a better way than a resistor in line with the led turn signals !!! thats great thanks
78 1000 ltd current project
75 z1 900 Dragbike 78 frame GS 1100 swing arm yamaha rear wheel dyna-s dyna 2 step best time 12.02 1.59 60ft
71 harley shovelhead chopper
2002 harley springer softail
1999 yamaha 600 grizzly
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