LED indicators

[mumfy]

i have fitted led indicators to my 1105gs but thay flash to fast i got them from M&P thay look just like the ones from bmw, will the realay from the 1200or 800 that is fitted when leds are fitted fit on my bike or is thear some other way to get them to work

 

[BrianGriffin]

You need to fit a resister into the circuit to slow the flash rate down again. There is not as much resistance in LED's as standard bulbs, I think M&P sell a universal one. Not expensive.

 

[BrianGriffin]

Forgot to mention, the BMW ones may look the same, but each one has a built in resister, so the flash rate is corrected within the unit, hence the price.
There are some on fleabay for about £30.00 a pair.

 

[mumfy]

You need to fit a resister into the circuit to slow the flash rate down again. There is not as much resistance in LED's as standard bulbs, I think M&P sell a universal one. Not expensive.

got one from mp but cant get it to work have fited resisters but still no good

 

[BrianGriffin]

That's a bugger. I had a similar problem with a harley I had. Got a resister from the local harley shop that just fitted in line, after the flasher unit and had to be wired to earth. It worked perfectly.
Must admit I did try fitting a universal one to a ZX9 I had a while back, without any success at all. Got hold of a different unit, from a stall at the bike show and that one worked a treat. It was specifically made for the Kwak though.
Check out if Nippy Norms have them for BM's. I've not looked, but could be worth a try.

I'm presuming you've checked all the connections on the one you've fitted?