LED blinkers & tail lamp

[Beemersworld]

I have a Naked model and love the overall look of it but the 3 inch long stalks for turn signals make it look .......  I dunno I just didnt like it   

Ill get a flasher in a week or so! when I get some lights for the rear.  Thanks man

[jpaytoncfd]

Just because a flasher is electronic does not mean it will work. all newer ones on GS500's are electronic. They sense a burnt out bulb and flash faster. I have seen it myself: loose connection to right front on Suzi and it flashes faster. Have to re-check that connection as it is intermittent.

You need a flasher rated for LED use.

The stock flasher in my new bike 06 gs500f is a thermal flasher. I assumed they would all have that. If you get no blink at all with a small enough load then it is a thermal flasher. Electronic flashers (IC Based Flasher) with current sensing I dident think existed. (have have looked for cars before.) so on that note yes, you need an electronic flasher without current sensing (cheap ones from china probably don't, I will find out soon enough) The "LED Rated" Flashers are just non current sensing IC based flashers that are sold for twice as much.

[jpaytoncfd]

So is there anything wrong with not putting a resistor thing on there and having the fast blink?  is it just a cosmetic thing or can it damage my bike?   The lights I bought didnt have it  and the bike shop was closed so right now They "fast blink"  but after riding with them like that I think I prefer it but if it could cause problems I obviously want to resolve the issue ASAP!
Thanks

Depends on where you live. In the US it is illegal. They either bust you for a blown bulb or since all your bulbs work having an improper flash rate. In Maine they can also get you for improper use of strobe lights.