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Hi guys, my next project is getting my flashers working properly. Right now they light up when I switch the left or right on and off but they don't blink. I'm assuming I need to replace the flasher relay? Or would they not work at all if this was the issue?
THIS relay has been recommended to me from Dime City but it says universal and I'm wondering if most of our bikes use the same one? I thought this would be specific within a few years/models. Mine is an 82' 750k
Thanks! 
- E.T.
"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."
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The relay in your link is one that will work with either LED or standard turn signals. If you are using standard or stock turn signals just pick up a relay/ flasher bulb from your local autoparts store. They are about $4 in my area.
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Ok great thanks! Hopefully I can find the same model number On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, shinyribs [via Honda CB750'S] < [hidden email]> wrote:
The relay in your link is one that will work with either LED or standard turn signals. If you are using standard or stock turn signals just pick up a relay/ flasher bulb from your local autoparts store. They are about $4 in my area.
A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.~George Washington
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- E.T.
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I've used different number relays in the past. Anything in stock at an auto parts store will most likely be for 12 volts, but it won't hurt to check. As long as it has the correct number of terminals you'll be fine.
Actually, in the past, I've used 3 prong relays where I only needed a two prong. Had to fiddle with the wiring a bit,but it did work. Sorry I can't be more specific, but they are all pretty much the same. Except the low amp LED ones.
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Well I will be installing LEDS most likely over the winter and all new lights/mounts. So should I ask the parts store for something that will work with LEDS? Is there a specific wattage or amperage change with LEDS that I should look for? I know they draw less power rhan traditional bulbs On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, shinyribs [via Honda CB750'S] < [hidden email]> wrote:
I've used different number relays in the past. Anything in stock at an auto parts store will most likely be for 12 volts, but it won't hurt to check. As long as it has the correct number of terminals you'll be fine.
Actually, in the past, I've used 3 prong relays where I only needed a two prong. Had to fiddle with the wiring a bit,but it did work. Sorry I can't be more specific, but they are all pretty much the same. Except the low amp LED ones.
A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.~George Washington
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- E.T.
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Yes, if you are going to LED's then you definitely need the proper relay. A standard relay requires more amperage to operate and the LED's won't create that amperage, like you said. It should be marked on the package if it's compatible with LED's. Sadly, in my experience, the counter help is usually...not helpful.
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Ok great thanks so much for your help! I'm going to create an actual build thread wih everything once I drive the bike out to my farm garage soon. On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, shinyribs [via Honda CB750'S] < [hidden email]> wrote:
Yes, if you are going to LED's then you definitely need the proper relay. A standard relay requires more amperage to operate and the LED's won't create that amperage, like you said. It should be marked on the package if it's compatible with LED's. Sadly, in my experience, the counter help is usually...not helpful.
A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.~George Washington
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- E.T.
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I once had this happen to me after changing to aftermarket signals. Replaced my old flasher with a electronic one (like the one in your link) from Oreily's $10, still didn't fix it. Turned out to be a wrong connection in the bucket. Unhook flasher and make sure you're not getting power from somewhere your not supposed to. My old buzzer wire was unhooked and then mistakenly hooked back up to the signals thus powering them (not through the flasher) These wires are very similar as they are both brown/light blue and brown/blue.
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