New Signals

[Merkurio24]

Hi, I just got 4 of those short turn signals for my gs-twin.  :icon_confused:I'm a bit confuse about the wirering. The signals come with 3 wires; black, stiped black and a red wire. I connected black to black , striped to striped, and I lesf the red disconnected cause there is no red wire in the original wirering on the gs-twin.  I have only connected the 2 rear signals so far, and these are flashing faster, this is what has me a bit worried!

QUESTION:  Did I connect everything right?

Here is a pic of the signals

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jnurquiza/detail?.dir=fc47re2&.dnm=1a31re2.jpg&.src=ph

[starwalt]

These happen to be LED lights? If so, there are many threads about this and one FAQ. CLICK HERE for a link to the FAQ.

Links to various schematics are in the FAQ link.

[ducati_nolan]

+1 on the LEDs, follow the above link, but the third wire is probally for running lights. You can leave it disconnected if you want, but if you hook it up to any positive power source that goes on with the ignition, you'll have running lights, which add some visibility and can look cool. And I think if you remove your turn signal indicator bulb, your blinkers will work better.

[Merkurio24]

These happen to be LED lights? If so, there are many threads about this and one FAQ. CLICK HERE for a link to the FAQ.

Links to various schematics are in the FAQ link.

I don't think the signals are LED lights; I don't see it on the package. I don't know how to mount the front ones, does anyone have an idea or pictures of how they look mounted?

[starwalt]

Well, if not LED then the bulbs may have two filaments and do as duc_nolan suggests.

Why not take the cover off the signal and see if one bulb with two filaments, or two bulbs?

Regarding how to mount them in front, you should be able to follow the same mount as the originals. You may have to reuse some washers and the like though. The wiring for the front signals routes into the can the headlight is on. You have to remove the head light to gain access to the harness connections.

You may have to remove the can to gain access to all you wish, but I don't think so.

[dgyver]

It is typical that aftermarket signals flash faster....less resistance.

One way is slow it down is to connect a 10w 6.8ohm resistor across the two wires going to the indicator.

Not sure about the GS flasher but a variable load electronic flasher fixed the problem on my TLR. It was a Tridon EL-12 HD flasher.

[Merkurio24]

It is typical that aftermarket signals flash faster....less resistance.

One way is slow it down is to connect a 10w 6.8ohm resistor across the two wires going to the indicator.

Not sure about the GS flasher but a variable load electronic flasher fixed the problem on my TLR. It was a Tridon EL-12 HD flasher.

Could there be an electrical  problem in the furture if I just leave it flashing faster?

[dgyver]

I never heard of any problems. I ran it that way for over 2 years and almost 10,000 miles without any problems before I fixed it.

[The Antibody]

You'll be fine. Install them just like everyone has said. The only problem with them blinking faster, is if you don't like it. But then again, you won't be the one looking at it.

  -Anti 

[blue05twin]

What year is your bike?  If you have the cowling's on your bike, to install the front signals is easy.  You have to reuse the large black washer / bracket thingy ( yep real technical term there  ).   from outside to in I think it was turn signal / washer bracket thing / cowling washer nut. 

Once you take off the front it's real easy to tell how to install those.  Used to have them on mine.

[Egaeus]

It is typical that aftermarket signals flash faster....less resistance.

One way is slow it down is to connect a 10w 6.8ohm resistor across the two wires going to the indicator.

Not sure about the GS flasher but a variable load electronic flasher fixed the problem on my TLR. It was a Tridon EL-12 HD flasher.

I would recommend getting the electronic flasher.  Otherwise you lose one of the benefits of LED turn signals: reduced power consumption. 

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

It is typical that aftermarket signals flash faster....less resistance.

One way is slow it down is to connect a 10w 6.8ohm resistor across the two wires going to the indicator.

Not sure about the GS flasher but a variable load electronic flasher fixed the problem on my TLR. It was a Tridon EL-12 HD flasher.

I would recommend getting the electronic flasher.  Otherwise you lose one of the benefits of LED turn signals: reduced power consumption. 

These aren't LED...

[Merkurio24]

What year is your bike?  If you have the cowling's on your bike, to install the front signals is easy.  You have to reuse the large black washer / bracket thingy ( yep real technical term there  ).   from outside to in I think it was turn signal / washer bracket thing / cowling washer nut. 

Once you take off the front it's real easy to tell how to install those.  Used to have them on mine.

It is a 1994 Gs-500, and no, it does not have the  cowlings.

here is a pic.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jnurquiza/detail?.dir=fc47re2&.dnm=32c8re2.jpg&.src=ph

[Egaeus]

It is typical that aftermarket signals flash faster....less resistance.

One way is slow it down is to connect a 10w 6.8ohm resistor across the two wires going to the indicator.

Not sure about the GS flasher but a variable load electronic flasher fixed the problem on my TLR. It was a Tridon EL-12 HD flasher.

I would recommend getting the electronic flasher.  Otherwise you lose one of the benefits of LED turn signals: reduced power consumption. 

These aren't LED...

I am so confused.  Rereading this, it's a complete mess. 

If they have less resistance, then putting a resistor in parallel will not increase it.  It will decrease it.

If they have more resistance, then according to my understanding of how the flasher works, it should slow down the flash rate.