new blinkers dont blink

[Guest]

I have a 1981 gs850gl. I bought some new blinkers with regular bulbs (not LED) but they will not blink, just stay on. Thought it might be the relay so i bought a new one, didn't turn on at all. Then i bought a different one, same issue, didn't turn on. put the stock relay and stock blinkers back on and they blink properly. I'm pretty sure the new blinkers just don't have enough resistance to trigger the stock relay flasher. But my question is, where do i get a relay that will work with the new blinkers?

[Steve]

You are going to have to make a few decisions.

First: Which thread are you going to follow? I see you posted this exact question at least twice.

Second: Your new signals probably have TOO MUCH resistance, rather than not enough. I am guessing that you might have installed some "mini" signals that have smaller bulbs that simply do not draw enough current to trigger the thermal flasher unit.

Third: You can get a "timer-based" electronic flasher at the auto parts store, but you WILL have to re-wire the socket for the flasher, AND you will lose the self-cancel function.

If you are good with electronics, there is a way to re-wire the socket, install a micro-relay, install an electronic flasher and retain your self-cancelling signals. This mod is the same thing you would have to do if you install LED signals and want to keep the self-cancel.

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