DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 13:54
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Buy this and don’t worry about 3wire setup. 

www.superbrightleds.com/fl2-red-led-bulb...-flasher-and-bracket
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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 14:01
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Just a thought here. Are you keeping the rear TS incandescents? If so that might be enough load to stop the hyper flash on the stock flasher. If you going rear LED, then you will need 2red flashers, one TS and the other hazard. I’ve had those red LEDs on my bike about 4 yrs with no issue. 
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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 14:01
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Not seen one of these before, every days a school day 

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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 14:07
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Just a thought here. Are you keeping the rear TS incandescents? If so that might be enough load to stop the hyper flash on the stock flasher. If you going rear LED, then you will need 2red flashers, one TS and the other hazard. I’ve had those red LEDs on my bike about 4 yrs with no issue. 
A mix of LED and incandescent won't draw enough current for a mechanical flasher to run at the right speed, the unit I showed can run up to 150w so would serve both hazard and TS from a single unit
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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 16:53 - 03 May 2023 16:56
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I use the SHIN YO 3-pin universal flasher relay. With this relay it is possible to operate a flasher combination of LED and bulb. 
You can use it as 2 or 3 connector relay and you can adjust the flashing frequncey if needed.

www.bts-motorradteile.de/en/motorcyclepa...12v.html&language=en

 
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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 17:10
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I bought the unit you showed earlier.  Should be a cinch to wire up now. Thanks
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Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm

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29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels

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Re: DRL headlight on a 73 Z1

03 May 2023 17:18
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i am keeping the incandescent bulbs on the rear TS for now.  I’m anxious to see the new gauge and headlight workout.  Been fiddling with this bike one way or another for 50 years now!  I’m no engineer or machinist like many of you (very jealous), but I love working on this bike.  Between it and my ‘92 Ducati 900ss, I have two great bikes to ride!
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm

Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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