Switchback LEDs Take 2

[mikeyw64]

Ok so following on from my original thread I've been perusing the bay of fleas and may have come up with an even easier solution.

Take qty 2 of each of the below


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-1157-2057-2357-Socket-Adapter-Harness-Wiring-For-Turn-Signal-Light-Bulb-/232042260664?hash=item3606cbe8b8:g:cHsAAOSw6n5XqH~~


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-Amber-White-Dual-Color-Switchback-60-LED-Front-Turn-Signal-Light-Bulb-F7-/322332394267?hash=item4b0c82031b:g:LOgAAOSwPCVX5Itr


1> Remove the inner panels as previously described to gain access
2> Remove the small sub loom which has the OEM Socket on
3> Replace with the new one splicing into the original 2 pin  connector  unless someone has a source for those in which case make up a complete new loom
4> Run Wire to City Light
6> Reinstall
7> Replace Panels
6> Enjoy


NB I haven't done this but that socket looks like it should fit straight out of the box , even if it doesn't it would be easier to adapt than the rubber bung in my working install


EDIT:

Sorry will also need a couple of 50w 6ohm load resistors or a different turn signal relay to prevent hyperflashing

[StickyOne]

Let us know how you get on with the mods Mikey.
It is very much of interest.
Great safety improvements at little cost with no change to the bike's appearance.
What does the turn signal relay do?
Does it take the place of the resistor?
What actually is hyperflash?

[mikeyw64]

Let us know how you get on with the mods Mikey.
It is very much of interest.
Great safety improvements at little cost with no change to the bike's appearance.
What does the turn signal relay do?
Does it take the place of the resistor?
What actually is hyperflash?

I have no plans to change my original working setup this is an alternative that I've come up with since


Hyperflash occurs when the load is too low and the bulb flashes rapidly

There are 2 methods to prevent this
1) a load resistor
2) an electronic flasher

technically option 2 is the neater/more elegant method as it will work with both LED & Incandescent

[StickyOne]

I've followed suit with regards to your first posting - Take 1, and ordered it from eBay. It's not been delivered yet.
But I might put the unit into my car instead and go for Take 2 on the bike.
Have you included a switch into the wiring? You mentioned you were thinking of doing so.

[mikeyw64]

I've followed suit with regards to your first posting - Take 1, and ordered it from eBay. It's not been delivered yet.
But I might put the unit into my car instead and go for Take 2 on the bike.
Have you included a switch into the wiring? You mentioned you were thinking of doing so.

ahhhhhhh :)


Not yet on the switch

[Daryl]

Hiya
Help wanted
Purchased the parts you suggested, all fitted , indicators are fine white lights are fine even fitted switch to turn off white lights. They look great.
My problem is the white lights are staying on with the indicators and not turning off.
Any idea's ????
Have gone straight into side light for white light and earth is via the indicators earth.

[mikeyw64]

Hiya
Help wanted
Purchased the parts you suggested, all fitted , indicators are fine white lights are fine even fitted switch to turn off white lights. They look great.
My problem is the white lights are staying on with the indicators and not turning off.
Any idea's ????
Have gone straight into side light for white light and earth is via the indicators earth.

So the indicators work at normal speed (ie you have load resistors/electronic flasher unit fitted) but just flash "amber white amber white " rather than "amber off amber off"

The most obvious answer is that the units they have sent aren't as advertised by them :(

From the ebay page:

How it Works (check the gif animation):
White light on when Parking / DRL on
"Amber-Off-Amer-Off" when Turn Signal on
White light on when Parking / DRL back on
NOTE: There is one second delay between process NO.2 and NO.3. It's how this LED bulb originally works, NOT a quality issue! Please DO check the animation and make sure it meets your expectation before buying.


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[Daryl]

Thanks for quick reply,
The whites are on constantly unles I switch them of , when indicator is turned on,  the orange part of the bulb flashes but white stays solid . I didn't get the kit one I got the individual pieces , could it be the bulbs?

[mikeyw64]

Thanks for quick reply,
The whites are on constantly unles I switch them of , when indicator is turned on,  the orange part of the bulb flashes but white stays solid . I didn't get the kit one I got the individual pieces , could it be the bulbs?

As I said this was an alternative suggestion , the listing states they do amber-off, if they're going amber-white then it does sound like theyve sent the wrong bulbs

[snowy]

Got me worried now!
Just received a set, took a few weeks to get here, yet to test or install so I'll update when I test tomorrow afternoon

[StickyOne]

Daryl
Any chance of you running through what you've done, in a 'how to do it' type of thing.
Cheers
Barry

[Daryl]

Got the parts from eBay 2 x bulb holders 2 x bulbs and 2 x resistors .
Release lower fairing reach in remove bulb holder (twists out) . Cut 2 pin connection of bared back wires and soldered + & -  to the red and black on new bulb holder . Also to these two crimp in resistor to +& - . You also have a blue wire this I took a feed from sidelight and connected to it this is Drl . In between this I have ran to switch on dash to turn them off .  Hopefully getting new bulbs at weekend as my white light isn't going out when I hit the indicators. Apart from that they look cool.

[StickyOne]

Cheers Daryl.
Quite straightforward (ish) then.

[snowy]

Got mine in today, no issues, looks mint.
Did queerie with local MOT guy, no issues as now U.S. style are ok over here as well.
Nice mod.

[StickyOne]

Are the bulb holders an exact fit to the bike?
Unlike Mikey's first Take 1 when he had to wrap some tape around it.