What it sounds like you did is just hook the orange and orange/white wires together.(blue and blue/white on the right side)

A diode is a device that only allows electricity to flow one direction, hence preventing backfeeding the gauges.


So basically, if you want it to work properly, just follow the instructions in the first post.

 

Reno - you bought a set of factory Honda turn signals and plugged them into the original wiring harness plugs?

you say they "indicators stayed on and they blink fast... " - lemme get this traight, the indicators you mean the lights on your instrument panel, and the blinkers themselves blink fast?

Need some more info - has your bike ever had any aftermarket turn signals wired in, or does it currently have some on one end and you're putting stock on the other end?

Also - what end are you putting these signals on - front or rear?

 

I put them on the front and rear they are blinkers from Honda but not the.stock and they just plugged right in I got the right two wire for the back and three wire for the front. Im working on a 96 900 btw... the lights on the instrument panel stay on but get brighter when I use the actual blinker.. and all only the blinkers blink super fast now that I put these in.
I got a set of free led blinkers with clear lenses is their any laws saying I can't put them in the front or back

 

That's weird man - without actaully having it in front of me, I dunno where to start. I'm wondering if the plugs are the same but the wiring in the plug isn't in the same spot as what your bike needs.

It almost sounds like you've got your wiring somehow backfeeding the constant 12+ signal from the always-on parking lamp, back through the system causing the cluster indicator to always light up. Only, in that situation I *think* that would mean your flasher relay would be energizing itself constantly, and not actually regulating the flashing.

Did the bike have LED's installed on it at one point maybe? Prior owner has made some modifications?

I also am curious if the 3 wire system for the front signals is wired the same, or if there are the correct dual-filament bulbs installed? I have seen people install the incorrect style bulbs in a park/turn socket and cause all kinds of weird action happening.

sounds like you may need to get a mod to split this thread into a separate thread.

As far as LED's on your bike? What color is the light they emit - if amber, you're probably OK. Lots of states have lots of different laws regarding lighting, but generally, if the bulb is emitting an amber light as a turn signal, you won't have any issues if the housing is clear - lots of cars come stock like that.

 

here's one thing to test - unplug the rear signals for the time being - and pull one of the front bulbs out of its housing (leave it plugged into the wiring harness, but you need to be able to see the bulb itself) Look at the 2 filaments inside the bulb itself.

When you turn your key on, only one of those filaments should light up. If both are lighting up - something is weird in the wiring or the bulb isn't correct for the plug it is in.

If only one filament is lit up, then turn that turn signal on. The other filament should light up and flash. This should be a brighter filament than the first one. If my memory serves - the first one will turn off completely while your turn signal switch is active. when you cancel the blinker @ the switch the second filament should die, and the first returns to action.

If any of that is not happening properly, that will help troubleshoot.

 

Used this to wire up my new flush mounts and signal mirrors (LEDs). Worked like a charm. THANKS! :0)

 

ok im a little confussed do you think you can help me... i just got smoked front blinkers... they only have a yellow and black wire... i understand what the stock wires are and what the colors are... and i know how to make them just blink when the blinker is on... but i want them to stay on as well... i followed you all the way up to the diodes.... can u explain that a little more to me and do i need to get them? im sorry i am a girl and i have done wiring before but not like this... thank you so much...

 

Diodes you just get at radio shack, i believe they sell them in packs of five or so. Then you just solder them on, shrink wrap and your done. I really suck at explaining things...lol

 

Try this:
https://cbrforum.com/forum/showpost....5&postcount=28

I used the information from here to wire up my blinkers. Thanks again OP!

 

The Diodes are 1N4001 and as explained you can get them from Radio Shack or a store like that.

Thanks for the write up, I installed LED Strips in my intakes and made them running lights and left my flush mounts normal so when the blinker is on the alternate back and forth.