turn signal relay

[Guest]

I've been reading the posts for this item along with Basscliff's little tutorial on replacing them with a much cheaper one from an auto parts store.
My question is ....will the cheap Cooper/Bussmann #552 flasher rated for 2-6 bulbs/circuits, 12.8amps and 12v with the 2 prong connecter that seems to match up with the original, work? Here's a link to the item which the local auto parts carries for $3.

http://www.rydersafetyservices.com/cgi-bin/ryderfp/products/product_detail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0108458604.1262022050@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccccadejdffdldecfkmcgfmdfoldflm.0&oid=46319

[Nessism]

Your link is bad but I can't think of any reason it wouldn't work. Two prong is for manual turn signals, three prong for auto cancel signals.

[lurch12_2000]

new link...item #552 is what I was talking about.

http://www.bussmann.com/6/Flashers.html

[lurch12_2000]

tested this $3 thermal relay with 2 connectors and it matched the existing 2 prong right angle connector on the bike, and works pefect...all my signals light up again and are blinking as they should.
But according to the service manual, it mentions having self cancelling signals but the wiring diagram only shows 2 leads, and I thought there would be 3 connectors?
Anyhow, it beats a $40+ used OEM relay off e-bay!

[Steve]

But according to the service manual, it mentions having self cancelling signals but the wiring diagram only shows 2 leads, and I thought there would be 3 connectors?

If this is for your Skunk, I think a 2-lead flasher is normal. Suzuki used a different cancelling system starting in 1980, and those are the ones that use a 3-lead flasher.

BUT ... you just can't go to the store and get just any old 3-lead flasher to put in there. Most of the automotive 3-lead flashers use the third lead as a ground for the internal circuitry, Suzuki uses it as a control lead to turn on power to the flasher. The two systems are just not compatible.

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[lurch12_2000]

If this is for your Skunk, I think a 2-lead flasher is normal. Suzuki used a different cancelling system starting in 1980, and those are the ones that use a 3-lead flasher.

BUT ... you just can't go to the store and get just any old 3-lead flasher to put in there. Most of the automotive 3-lead flashers use the third lead as a ground for the internal circuitry, Suzuki uses it as a control lead to turn on power to the flasher. The two systems are just not compatible.

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Yes it's for the skunk...haven't had an opportunity to see if the self cancelling system works yet on the road, but I am used to manually shutting them off due to mostly riding bikes recently without this feature.
So, I was lucky to match up a 2-lead relay at less than 1/10th the cost!