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General / Fitting "always on" indicators
« on: 17 January 2023, 12:41:41 am »
Hi All,
I'm noticing more and more new bikes that seems to be running the front amber turn signal lights as "always on" running lights.
So I am in the process of fitting new bulbs and holders to my FZS1000. I considered doing something clever with relays etc, but in the end am planning just to fit 21W/5W bulbs, and have the 5W light permanently on, being powered from a feed off the nearby existing side-lights which are part of the main headlight unit. The 21W light will continue to function as regular indicator. Both will share the same earth lead for the negative return.
Does anyone know if this is road legal? On testing there is still a distinct flash coming from the 21W element which can be seen clearly over the always on 5W element. It is the same solution as the Fazers's rear lights that run 5W tail-lights and 21W brake lights in the same bulb.
Any thoughts?
Fazer Simon.
I'm noticing more and more new bikes that seems to be running the front amber turn signal lights as "always on" running lights.
So I am in the process of fitting new bulbs and holders to my FZS1000. I considered doing something clever with relays etc, but in the end am planning just to fit 21W/5W bulbs, and have the 5W light permanently on, being powered from a feed off the nearby existing side-lights which are part of the main headlight unit. The 21W light will continue to function as regular indicator. Both will share the same earth lead for the negative return.
Does anyone know if this is road legal? On testing there is still a distinct flash coming from the 21W element which can be seen clearly over the always on 5W element. It is the same solution as the Fazers's rear lights that run 5W tail-lights and 21W brake lights in the same bulb.
Any thoughts?
Fazer Simon.