May 16th, 2018, 03:46 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Aubrey
Location: Birmingham
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 17
|
Aftermarket mirrors with turns signals
Ok. So I bought some aftermarket mirrors equipped with turn signals in them. I had contacted a local dealer to see if it was possible to order turn signal harness pig tails. I was planning on trying to make a decent attempt on wiring these up and at least make them look like belong (using solder) instead of some cheap but connectors and tape, ect.
Anyways, when I told the guy at the dealer about what I was trying to do, he told me that (which I figured he was trying to get me to bring it in so they could work on it) I would have to bring the bike in and let them do it because "they would have to add in resistors and change up the whole harness otherwise the harness would not be able to handle the extra load". To me that did not make sense about the resistors and it is not like I am trying to wire up something that is going to draw great amounts of amps or voltage. I figured I could 3-way splice into the turn signals on the side and run wire up to the mirrors and make a plug. Any thoughts or suggestions? Has anyone does this before? |
|
May 16th, 2018, 04:10 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
If you have LED turn-signals, you need to add ballast resistors in parallel with them to increase load and draw more power for the flasher-relay to work properly. Along with the turn-signal indicator on dash. However, this is only if you are replacing turn signals with LED.
You can order the appropriate connectors here: http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__...onnectors.html If you want to connect them in Y-configuration in parallel with factory turn-signals, then no resistors needed and is simplest method. |
|
May 16th, 2018, 04:22 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Aubrey
Location: Birmingham
Join Date: Apr 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 17
|
Thanka a lot for that link. I've been trying find those for ever. I had also bought side and rear LED turn signals as well as a LED stop light. Would I still need to add resistors for all of those?
|
|
May 16th, 2018, 08:54 PM | #4 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17
|
Or you can get LED flasher relay and not worry about resistors. However, you'!ll need diode kit if you have all LED turn signals.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pin-Blade...-/222378194057 Or Tridon EP34 relay Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; May 17th, 2018 at 12:52 AM. |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
aftermarket turn signals | jcsalazar | 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 9 | March 18th, 2016 07:47 AM |
New Gen/Aftermarket mirrors | A7xschecter6661 | 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Farkles | 1 | August 12th, 2011 09:08 PM |
Aftermarket turn signals | azimmer11 | Motorcycle-related | 6 | August 9th, 2011 09:49 AM |
Pre-gen aftermarket mirrors, turn signals, and windscreens. | CZroe | 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk | 5 | February 25th, 2011 02:11 PM |
|
|