| Author | Message | ||
     G8gt |
Is there anything that needs to be done (load resistors?) to use LED turn signals on an S2? When I ordered a set, I assumed a flasher relay swap would be all that I needed, but have since received a repair manual and noticed that the signals are controlled by a electronic module. I've read about other bikes that had problems with an excessively fast blink rate, blowing the LEDs, melting the LED board... how does it work on our bikes? Oh, and hello. My wife surprised me with a black sapphire 1995 S2 for Christmas. Just now warming up enough to ride it. Looking forward to riding and working on this atypical bike as well as reading/posting on this board. David | ||
| Kalali |
I replaced my X1 rear blinkers with LEDs and all I needed was an LED compatible flasher relay to slow down the flash rate. The front ones are still stock blinkers. | ||
| Midnight_rider |
glad to see another owner of a great bike check out storm fronts APRIL BUELL DAY sounds like you not too far away " | ||
| Gowindward |
David, welcome to the board. What an awesome wife you have!!!! Come to Texas in May and meet an bunch of other S2 fans. Loren | ||
| Ratbuell |
Kalai - the S2 uses Harley-style controls, and a Harley "TSM", or Turn Signal Module. Self-cancelling, left and right buttons, 4 way hazards...totally different than the X1, later tubers, and all XB/1125 bikes. G8gt - check out a load equalizer for a Harley, it should do what you want. The "fast flash" comes from no resistance across an LED like there is on a bulb, prompting the "you've got a bulb out" warning (the fast flash). If you're electronically-minded, a set of resistors from Radio Shack in the right value (measure across one of the bulbs you're removing) will work just fine. | ||
| G8gt |
Ratbuell - Thanks for the quick reply. That sounds fairly simple. Should I look for load resistors? Like 1, 5, 10 watt? Or would the simple normal (like .25 or .5 watt) resistors suffice? | ||
| Ratbuell |
I think the bulbs are 10 watts, but that's light output. If you have a multimeter, put it on ohms. Touch one lead to the side of the bulb base, and the other lead to the tip. You'll get a resistance reading; get at least that much of a resistor @ 12VDC. Higher resistance will work, too, IIRC. Been a while since I messed with stuff like this  |
