Okay, to the point I need to install my new LED turn signals. Only problem is not enough resistance to trigger flasher. Does anyone have experience with this and know what flasher I need to incorporate or what inline resistors I need to use. If I need to do resistors, I'd like on inline them right at the flasher. Or just totally wire in an led flasher. Either way, looking for advice and hints.
Just put the forks , front fender and front wheel back on with a new tire and tube. Front Cowling next but need the turn signals done at the same time.
Thanks in advance.
new valves
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restore project > led turn signals
You will need an IC type flasher relay. They sell for around $20.
Fred
www.arrowheadmotorsports.com
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Restore Project > LED turn signals
Okay, to the point I need to install my new LED turn signals. Only problem
is not enough resistance to trigger flasher. Does anyone have experience
with this and know what flasher I need to incorporate or what inline
resistors I need to use. If I need to do resistors, I'd like on inline them
right at the flasher. Or just totally wire in an led flasher. Either way,
looking for advice and hints.
Just put the forks , front fender and front wheel back on with a new tire
and tube. Front Cowling next but need the turn signals done at the same
time.
Thanks in advance.
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restore project > led turn signals
You need to replace the flasher with an "electronic" or "LED" rated type.
You can find these at any auto parts store. The shape and fit will be
different but fits easily with a tie wrap. The KLR uses a two prong type or
if you get the three prong type all you will need to do is add a ground wire
to the third terminal. You don't want to add resistors as it defeats the
lower current draw of the LED's.
On other point is you will need to either remove the signal indicator bulb,
use two diodes on it to make it work, or fit two (one for each directional
side) smaller LED lights in its place. This is not because you are changing
the flasher but because you are changing from incandescent to LED's.
Walt
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Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Restore Project > LED turn signals
Okay, to the point I need to install my new LED turn signals. Only problem
is not enough resistance to trigger flasher. Does anyone have experience
with this and know what flasher I need to incorporate or what inline
resistors I need to use. If I need to do resistors, I'd like on inline them
right at the flasher. Or just totally wire in an led flasher. Either way,
looking for advice and hints.
Just put the forks , front fender and front wheel back on with a new tire
and tube. Front Cowling next but need the turn signals done at the same
time.
Thanks in advance.
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new valves
I was burned in a similar fashion but my used KLR only went 100 miles after
purchase before quitting due to a burned rh exhaust valve (at 24k miles). If
this were my bike I'd be tempted to pull the valve cover and measure the
clearances myself to be sure they were done right and possibly even pull the
cams and inventory the shims so I knew where I was right from the get go.
The only real way to know the valves clearances are where you want them is
to measure them yourself. The alternative is quite expensive...
If they are set up on the loose side of the spec (.08mm?) they might go more
than the recommended 4k mile service interval, or is it sooner for new
parts? If they were set up tighter they might need to be checked sooner,
especially if new parts were installed. You have no way of knowing if the
shop can't tell you. I'd ask to speak with the mechanic, maybe he can tell
you.
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ian
http://www.scarletfuries.com
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I have a 2003 {bought used - with ~ 5K} with ~ 7K 'on the clock' - the 2K =
MY local 'street' riding. I've JUST gotten it back from the shop after a
carb & 'Top End' rebuild. Presuming that they also 'adjusted' the valve
shims to 'factory spec' {put in NEW valves and NOT change the shims ????}.
{The shop has a very good reputation for their work, but so far their
'record keeping' / 'note taking' is pretty poor . . . but then again my
background is engineering and I'm considered 'anal' on the subject}
Would / Should I treat this as a 'new' bike? The valve seats have been
'honed' - but wouldn't a 'fresh-from-the-factory' bike have that done?
I WILL be going through a 'break-in' process to seat the rings/cylinder wall
junction.
ANY and ALL comments or suggestions MUCH appreciated.
Regards & Thanks,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
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