Weird turn signal problem

[Jbeaber]

Hey all-
So, i'm nearly done getting my GS550ES on the road. I bought one set of turn signals for the bike last Friday, some minis that are adequate for the job. I was intending to use some old ones I had from a 2001 SV650 for the other set. So, if I have the two mini turn signals on one side, everything works perfectly when I put the turn signals on. If i have one of the SV turn signals in either front or rear with a mini, it will blink a few times, then just stays on. If I have two SV650 turn signals on one side, one or two blinks, then solid. It is obviously the turn signals. Something about the SV signals makes the system not work. Any ideas? I'd prefer not to buy any more turn signals, but wil if that's what i need to do.....

[kichigai]

I had the same problem when I switched over to a set of aftermarket signal with smaller bulbs. On on GS's it seems to not like it when we change the bulb size. I have heard that it as to do with the resistance difference with the bulbs. You could check the resistance with the old and the new buld and just add a in-line resister to make up the difference. I am sure someone in this forum has done this before! For me, I just change the signals to another set that utilizes the bigger bulbs and walla, problem went away!

[Redman]

Yah, the flasher unit works by the current draw producing heat, so if not enough current draw (too low of wattage of bulbs) then the flasher dosent work. Same thing happens if a bulb is burnt out.

This is the same problem people have if they try to use LED lights instead of the regular bulbs -- lots of postings about that. Search for "LED" and you will find postings about getting other flashers units.

[fgh]

Like "REDMAN" said you changed the current load so the old flashers don't work. Go to the local discount auto store and buy an electronic flasher that as the same number of spades as the old one.

[Steve]

I was just in Auto Zone the other day and looked at their selection of electronic flashers. There are several models, so read them carefully. There are 2- and 3-prong units, some are made for constant loads of 2 or 3 bulbs per side, others don't care what the load is. I did not write down any numbers for recommendation, but all of the prices were under $10.

What you are looking for is an electronic flasher that will flash your lights, regardless of load. You may have to do some adaptation to the electrical connections for the flasher to work, but that should not be a problem.


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