DIY LED Flasher Mod

[redkat05]

I did this on mine a couple years ago. But since I have slash cut mids, I never notice the clicking lol

 

[karnage]

When I get my switchbacks, I will do this mod.Now to figure out to make the 1157 socket work on the stock blinker housings.

 

[daddie2k3]

Just did this mod today and it works like a charm....thanks!!!!

 

[GIXERHP]

Here is some newer info, first is a plug in from Ebay,, replaces the OEM Flasher, for $15, Suzuki Flasher Relay LED GSXR Hayabusa SV GSX 650 750 1000 GSF 1300 Dr Z 400 SM | eBay

And the second is a 2 wire from Superbright Led's, for $9 LF1-S-FLAT Universal Motorcycle Electronic Flasher | LED Lights for Cars | 12v | Super Bright LEDs

 

[ChinoCIA]

just to make sure I understand correctly, once i install this flasher unit i can/should remove all of my resistors?

 

[Lycan6]

just to make sure I understand correctly, once i install this flasher unit i can/should remove all of my resistors?

With the led flasher you do not need the resistors.

 

[cyclic]

I did similar to mine, only change was I did not use the adaptor harness. Instead I used a dremel tool with the thinnest cut-off wheel to make a slit down the two spades to allow the small harness wires to slip right on them. So all I had to do was add a ground wire and tape off the exposed connectors.

 

[riccoh]

for those havign problems finding the led EP-35 flasher, here is a quick fix for the regular ep-35 and ep-36 flaser, just remove the second right lead from the T-40 chip, this is the one that alerts via a dashboard when there is a light out. it work like a charm for me for about 1 year so far. just make sure when you are looking at it, that the coil is away from you. simple as that:

 

[Barney]

The wiring for the relay is wrong is it should be
brown to b to on relay
Blue to L on relay
E to Ground

 

[EchoBase]

OK, now that the two wires are loose we need to hook them up to the flasher. Look at the bottom of the flasher - you should see some markings, specifically: 'B', 'E', and 'L'

In this picture, 'E' is on top, 'B' is on bottom, and 'L' is on the left.

The BROWN wire connects to 'E'
The LIGHT BLUE wire connects to 'L'
and 'B' needs to be grounded.

Thanks Omslaw!!
Just did this mod, the only discrepancy I noticed with the relay I used is that B goes to Brown and E goes to Ground.

 

[EchoBase]

The wiring for the relay is wrong is it should be
brown to b to on relay
Blue to L on relay
E to Ground

Dido with my application

 

[riccoh]

I must be getting lazy because after running this in the last 5 busas I've own.. I have yet to install the set I made for the 12...

 

[RedGSXR]

I have a 2006 and I installed switchback LEDs in the front turn signals. I tapped that unused Euro 12volt power wire near the headlight. I love having the front signal lights ON all the time like white DRLs and then blink amber when I hit the signal switch. I also changed the brake light and the rear turn signal lights to LEDs. I used a 7 pin OEM-like "LED" flasher relay that I found on Amazon but it is failing.
I'm not a big fan of cutting into and or moding the factory wiring, especially a relay that also control the bike's fuel pump.
So my question is this, will this mod work with switchback LEDs?? Will I need a 7 pin LED relay or do I use the bike's OEM relay??
I do like that this mod will give you that "CLICK CLICK" sound! !

 

[riccoh]

i did the relay mod shown in my previous post on my 06 with all lights being led's, and work at the standard flashing rate. all you needed to do was pull the turn signal wires from the factory connector and wire it to the relay. good lock with your progress.

 

[keene757]

How do you get your switchback leds to stay on all the time as running lights? Mine flash but wont stay on

 

[omslaw]

You need to get a set of rear turn signal sockets and install them in the front. The extra wire is hooked up to constant +12V and used for the 'running light' portion of the switchback.

 

[keene757]

You need to get a set of rear turn signal sockets and install them in the front. The extra wire is hooked up to constant +12V and used for the 'running light' portion of the switchback.

Thanks a lot Omslaw!

 

[Tenderfoot]

Thank you Omslaw, just did your mod with some Motogadget pin turn signals and it worked perfectly!

 

[jeffgordons24]

Once all that is hooked up, your LED turn signals will now flash at the original DOT rate!!

I have a CA LED board in back, switchback LED's up front, AND LED's in the mirrors - everything flashes at the OEM, DOT rate!


Note, with this mod, you will hear the flasher clicking just like a car when your turn signals are on.


Enjoy!

Just wanted to say I followed this write up 10 years ago but realized I never got to say thank you!!