TheN8 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Alright, I installed an integrated LED tail light/turn signal assembly into my 2001 Ducati Monster. My dumbass threw out the stock wiring harness with the resistors and what not...well i bought a pair of 5 watt 2.7 ohm resistors today, I tried one out in a temporary install; it slowed the blink rate to normal, but it got HOT!!! I tried wrapping it in electrical tape and let it blink as if i were at a light or something long, the tape melted and started smoking! Can someone tell me what the proper resistor type should be for this application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 That is the proper one and they do get hot, thats how they work. Several companies make relays that slow the flash rate down and that is a far better option. Most are plug and play so no cutting up your harness and they do it without the heat. That is what I use on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I switched my flasher to the electronic when I did my rear, the front however I had to use a diode kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheN8 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 well how can I use these resistors if they get that hot?! this stuff is packed between my seat and lower plastic fender or whatever, I'm afraid it'll melt thru or catch my ass on fire! lol...can you give me a link to a decently priced relay or whatever (last one i saw was $70!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheN8 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I looked at my relay earlier and it says right on the side of it "electronic flasher relay" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Try a LED relay, should fix your rear blinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Yes, they all are electronic flasher relays. You need one for LED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 well how can I use these resistors if they get that hot?! this stuff is packed between my seat and lower plastic fender or whatever, I'm afraid it'll melt thru or catch my ass on fire! lol...can you give me a link to a decently priced relay or whatever (last one i saw was $70!) http://www.customled.com/products/flasher_relay/flasher_relay.htm?gclid=CKu3rvW35a8CFQgDQAodrlh31wI put this on my bike and it works great, although I had to cut off the connector on the relay and use some disconnecting pairs to hook it up.Less than $20 bucks, dunno where u got $70 from, sounds like someone tried to rip you off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Signal Dynamics sells stuff like that for fixes.....http://www.signaldynamics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheN8 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 ha, no one gave me that link, it was one i saw on another message board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 ha, no one gave me that link, it was one i saw on another message boardIt will prob be like $26 after shipping and like $2 for a big ass box of disconnecting pairs(smallest gauge u can find, I think mines 22 gauge) you shouldnt need wire strippers if your carful, I just used the blade on my needle nose to cut and strip the wires and then used the needle nose to crimp the wires to the disconnecting pairs. Then attach.the pairs to your connector, it should be a snug fit, but I would still tape them up for good measures. Heres.what they look like if your not sure what im talkin about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I just let mine blink fast lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I just let mine blink fast lolYour riding behind me at the gap..lol..think that's anoying as hell...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheN8 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 i've already completed all the wiring and what not, the resistors seem like the easiest fix to how i have this done and where all the wiring has to go etc... is there something i can do with them or...damn I don't know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheN8 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I know all about splicing and connectors lol, I'm just not on the up and up with motorcycle electrical systems and LED blinker impedance requirements lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=193088if you want to go with the resistors still here is a good link. This shows what he did step by step for the heat issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfvb1225 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Signal Dynamics sells stuff like that for fixes.....http://www.signaldynamics.com/Wwooo their prices are high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Just zip tie it to the frame. Put the ties on the wires near to the resistor, make sure it can conduct heat to the frame and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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