LED flasher relay opinions

[bakeLit]

Fellow riders,

has anyone tried this particular relay to switch to LEDs? I'm thinking of getting it. Or is the "Triden"-way more reasonable to go with? And one more question - will the turn indicator still flash (and what if I put an LED there, too?)?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Pin-12V-E...Parts_Accessories&hash=item41815994b0&vxp=mtr

Thank you!

 

[JARichmond]

From the description, it looks to be a fine replacement. Tridon is simply a brand of flasher relay with a non-load-sensitive model called the EP34. Going with any LED-suitable flasher should be just fine. Remember, you will lose the auto-cancel feature.

 

[bakeLit]

I've never really found out I have one. Do I? It's a '81 2A2 European model. I don't think so. :O And will it work if I put an LED to the control light bracket?

 

[16VGTIDave]

European models didn't get the auto-cancel feature. On SOHC bikes, you can't just install an LED in the cluster. You have to install diodes on each wire going to the bulb, then join them to the positive of the LED. Then you have to provide a ground for the LED. Not difficult, but not plug-and-play either.

 

[bakeLit]

The Oil and Neutral controls work just fine after being plugged. :O The turn signal control, however, was only flashing when I turned on the left side. It's not that necessary so I might as well drop it.

//If anyone wondered, it's because of polarity - when the bulb didn't work, I just flipped it 180 degrees and voilá.