bi22le
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 10:31 AM |
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solving fast flash
I all.
My Striker flashes quick in left right or hazards so I want to slow it down.
I have got NO LEDs in the system and I have tried putting resistors in line and it does not solve the problem.
I was thinking of getting this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fix-Flasher-Blinker-Indicator-12V-Electronic-LED-Relay-/190400939956?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c54c7
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Im not too sure if it will work because it is for LED and it may just blow when used with normal incandecent bulbs.
Any one used one? what should I use \ do?
Thanks
biz
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 10:34 AM |
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Check your earths on the lights and the relay connections. This isnt normal with all lamps in.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 10:56 AM |
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Putting resistors in line will not help, they need to go across the load.
You could try higher wattage bulbs.
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Ivan
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 11:02 AM |
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I would think flashing speed is directly dependant on load - the higher the load the faster the flash so it implies that your bulbs are either too
high a Wattage or your wiring too small or you have other things cross connected into the circuit
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ReMan
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 11:08 AM |
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Your lamps may be too low wattage, either that or yoiur flasher unit wants replacing
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mark chandler
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 11:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ivan
I would think flashing speed is directly dependant on load - the higher the load the faster the flash so it implies that your bulbs are either too
high a Wattage or your wiring too small or you have other things cross connected into the circuit
Its th e reverse, higher the load, slower the flash, so when you lose a bulb the flashers increase in speed warning you.
Cars generally have 3 x 15watt bulbs + dash per side, bikes have 2 x 25watt bulbs + dash per side.
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bi22le
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 11:27 AM |
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Thanks for the replies but I am confused.
High Watt bulbs = slower flash (because its draining more current) is that correct?
What wattage bulbs should I use all round?
Ill check the earths aswell.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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bi22le
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 11:28 AM |
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/\ /\ Already been answered! Took me too long to type!! /\ /\
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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snapper
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 12:40 PM |
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The flashed sequencer on eBay advertises any bulb any wattage correct flash timing
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bi22le
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 03:03 PM |
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that one is three times the cost of the one i was looking at, i want low cost!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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blue2cv
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 04:18 PM |
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Normal for indicators is 21 watt not 15
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 07:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blue2cv
Normal for indicators is 21 watt not 15
Correct - conventional flasher units are designed for 2 x 21W + 1 x 5W = 47W each side. If you have any less than 47W then your flashing rate will be
too fast.
[Edited on 31-7-10 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 1/8/10 at 03:34 PM |
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Have you used bike indicators on your car? They often have 10W bulbs in them, which will mess up the flash speed.
I struggled to find 21W bulbs to fit my bike indicators - until I went to a bike shop and bought 23W ones that were exactly the correct physical size.
(23W instead of 21W made no noticeable difference).
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bi22le
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| posted on 21/8/10 at 05:32 PM |
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Time to check the bulbs me thinks.
Thanks alot for all of your help
Biz
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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bi22le
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| posted on 15/1/11 at 04:41 PM |
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THIS POST IS FOR REFERENCE:
I checked my bulbs today.
I had 5W up front, 3W on sides and 21W at rear.
I changed the fronts to 23W and the speed is alot more sensible. The earlier post regarding 47W seems correct (I have 23 + 3 + 21= 47W)
Hope this helps and is of some use.
Biz
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/1/11 at 05:25 PM |
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Blimey! 5 months to check them? You must have really been thorough 
Cheers,
Raz
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