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Offline BrettS

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2013, 06:03:18 PM »
I used this one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140937061303?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 A lot cheaper if you can wait for it to be sent from OS. It also makes a beeping sound like a reversing truck when on. Apparently you can get inside and snip the wire to stop the sound but I kinda like it for now. Made me laugh when I first heard it. I was in denial until I turned the indicators on and of 3 times.

The original has three terminals. You will most probably have to swap the wires around a bit. I did on the $36 one from the local store and don't know what is the original orientation any more.

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2013, 04:35:06 PM »
This is the one I use on my bike, running all leds just have to get around to doing the cancel circuit but that is just lazy.....

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2013, 03:52:50 PM »
HMC
With my limited electrical knowledge I have read that the standard/OEM type flasher relays wont work unless there's about 40 or so watts of load on them, so the low wattage LED blinkers need a resistor or some do hickey added into the wiring (or get a relay suited to the LED's ?) I just made that bit up but it makes sense to me.

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2013, 08:58:40 AM »
Original blinker circuit
http://xs1100forum.com.au/Manuals/Original%20Blinker%20Circuit.jpg

Modified for use with led's
http://xs1100forum.com.au/Manuals/LED%20Blinker%20Circuit.jpg

Hi Christian               These links are not opening for me. Could you send me a copy pls if you still have them?
I am looking to go to leds.       The three wires from the indicator switch have come adrift and theres not much to solder to. Does anyone know if the xs750 switches are compatible as I there may be some here locally.      Bought dyno coils for it so getting closer to making some noise
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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2013, 05:21:22 PM »
Much appreciated. Thanks. See you there.

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2013, 04:24:22 PM »
hi duc
i have got one can bring it Saturday at coopers

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2013, 04:03:06 PM »
OK got the turn signals working - thanks guys!! I couldnt find the relay that came with the xs1100 so I had to use the xs650 one.

Does anyone have a spare turn signal flasher replay they want to part with?

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2013, 09:21:52 PM »
thanks guys,

no wonder it wont work. I'll look for that much need relay.

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Re: turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2013, 08:18:25 PM »
yeah you need a flasher relay, it goes under the fuse box. If you got the flasher relay and it doesn't work some times with a tired battery tapping it will make it flash



or the little black box under the other side cover can play up and stop your blinkers working. It can be removed with no ill effects. just means you'll have to cansel the blinkers manually like 99.9% of other motorcycles do that's the little rectangle do hickey on the left side of the battery

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turn signals - how are they wired up?
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2013, 07:45:09 PM »
Hi all,

Can someone give me an idea of how the turn signals are wired up. I have the wiring diagram but for some reason I cant get it working.

much appreciated,

Duc

btw I have removed the reserve lighting unit BUT I dont recall having a turn signal flasher relay (is 1 required?)