Graham,
At the heart of a no-load flasher is a 555 timer circuit or
similar - no one is suggesting that if you aren't familiar with a 555
timer that you go purchase one and attempt to use it. A 555 timer is a
small integrated circuit, probably what you saw at Radio Shack. It
would require additional circuitry and wiring to actually function as
a no load flasher unit. A quick Google search resulted in this:
http://www.customled.com/products/flasher_relay/flasher_relay.htm
Not sure if you could find a similar unit elsewhere.
I've found that if I go to larger auto parts stores its hit
or miss if I find an employee that knows their stuff. However, if you
go in with a part number, you should be able to get something. Anyone
have a suggestion on a part number for a no-load flasher unit that is
a drop in replacement?
-Joey
On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Graham Rogers <[email protected]> wrote:
> This morning I went searching for a 'no load' flasher. I tried auto parts
> store and they had never heard of it. They did have electronic flashers so
> for $13 I bought one of them and tried it. The turn signals don't light up
> at all with that unit. I went to radio shack in search of a 555 timer
> circuit, again unheard of. One clerk did show me a unit about half the size
> of a postage stamp with tiny prongs coming out of it - about 6 or 8 of them
> but there was no way that could substitute as a flasher unit. So, is an
> electronic flasher the same as a no load flasher and if so, what does it
> mean that it didn't work? Graham
>
> On Jun 13, 2010, at 9:58 AM, Joey Kelley wrote:
>
>> Thats where I was going with that as well- a No-Load flasher unit will
>> continue to flash no matter what load is on the circuit. If I were you
>> Graham - I'd swap the flasher unit for a no-load unit and see if that
>> makes a difference. I think you can use a No-load on any circuit - so
>> it wouldn't harm traditional bulbs either.
>> -Joey
>>
>> On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 9:45 AM, [email protected]
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>> The main reason flashers units dont work is the bulbs dont draw enough
>>> amps (did u reace with a lower watt bulb or leds???) the test is fairly
>>> simple, hook up a large light (i used a sealed beam headlight) into the
>>> circuit... If this makes it flash u need to get a digital flasher unit
>>> (spicifily for led turnsignals)...
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010 9:24:11 am
>>> To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]>
>>> From: "Graham Rogers" <[email protected]>
>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] turn signals not working
>>>
>>> Here's one I'm fed up with working on. I have two bikes that have
>>> nonworking right turn signals. They both do the same thing. So I'll
>>> describe one. (The other is a kz1000).
>>> It's a 1982/83 Suzuki GS1100L. I replaced the turn signals with new
>>> after markets. The front originls were running lights with three
>>> wires, the replacements are just two wire. So with the signals
>>> hooked up - and I'm sure I have the wires connected correctly on the
>>> front ones, leaving the running lights wires open (unconnected). The
>>> turn signals stay on when activated. The left ones turn on when I
>>> push the switch to the left, and same for the right. I have changed
>>> the flasher unit and the relay unit - no difference. A new battery
>>> and correct charging voltage makes no difference. It seems to me
>>> there's not enough voltage getting to the flasher unit to make it
>>> work. One wire out of the flasher unit reads over 12 v, the other -
>>> way under (it's a three prong unit). I have checked all grounds,
>>> added one, no difference. Any suggestions? Graham
>>>
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