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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Default Resistors -- how do you do it?

Ok,

I've got LED's all around and they blink so fast I know I need resistors.
I've done searches here...but not getting the info I need. I read how they run in series?

Does anyone have any diagrams of what this means, or better yet a how to when they did their bike?

Also, I bought the front signals used so I don't know what the LED drop off voltage is...is there a common voltage among LED's for bikes?
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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Default RE: Resistors -- how do you do it?

You need the ceramic resistors and you run them parallel -- not in series. Basically all you do is connect each end of the resistor to the ground and hot wire leading to the blinker. You'll need at least 2 and maybe 4. I forget what the resistance is on them -- it's not very much. The important thing is that they're well insulated -- they heat up pretty quick if you leave the blinks on.

Personally I like the fast blinking ... seems that peeps see them better than when I had them slowed down.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Thanks chain,

I read on 600rr you can use 20 watt 8 ohm resistors, two should cover.
Thanks for your input on how to run them!
 
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