Cranapplescott Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I recently put on flush mounted front turn signals to go with the integrated rear set up I have. The rear came with the resistors to prevent hyper flash and all was good, but then the fronts didn't come with any and now the hyper flash has made an appearance. I was looking for an alternative to splicing in resistors for the front and found TST industries that makes a replacement relay that supposedly controls the flash rate. (even is adjustable to tinker with something else) The link to what I found is: https://tstindustries.com/TST-LED-Flasher-Relay-Gen2.html I was just looking for some peoples opinions or other ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekfz Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I installed the tst relay on my bike it works perfect and was easy to install. Under the Left tank fairing and I have the tst rear tail light and tst front turn signals. They make great products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Yes, that's what I used when I had my TST tail light installed, didn't use the included, inline resistors. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasherg Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I also used the TST relay on my wife's FZ when I fitted LED front indicators and the TST tail light. It fits perfectly and plugs into the original wiring loom. Easy fix and works great!! Takes far longer to get access to the relay than it does to actually change it out!! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 I'm using Proton 500 signals for the front and the integrated Motodynamic taillight. I have rear resistors in place and a JDM flasher relay from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RM26LXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranapplescott Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Boe said: I'm using Proton 500 signals for the front and the integrated Motodynamic taillight. I have rear resistors in place and a JDM flasher relay from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RM26LXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That's the set up I have, the Protons and Motodynamic with the rear resistors. Glad to know the relays fix the hyper flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasherg Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 The resistors are a really bad idea, they waste power and get quite hot if the indicators are left on for a while.. Much cleaner to get rid of the resistors and use the correct flash. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Thrasherg said: The resistors are a really bad idea, they waste power and get quite hot if the indicators are left on for a while.. Much cleaner to get rid of the resistors and use the correct flash. Gary Just to clarify. Because I have a relay in place, I can now remove/bypass the resistors on the tail light? If thats correct then I'll definitely be doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasherg Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 If you have fitted an LED flasher relay then you can definitely get rid of the resistors. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Awesome! Thanks @Thrasherg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 @Cranapplescott I ordered a bypass resistor harness from motodynamic although if you are handy with a soldering iron you could make one from the existing harness by just removing the resistors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranapplescott Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Boe said: @Cranapplescott I ordered a bypass resistor harness from motodynamic although if you are handy with a soldering iron you could make one from the existing harness by just removing the resistors. This guy for $4.95? https://www.motodynamic.com/yamaha-resistor-bypass-harness-for-any-motodynamic-sequential-led-tail-light.html I cant see the resistors getting incredibly hot while sitting at a red light..... but for $5 it might be worth it just to tidy up the storage compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boe Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Cranapplescott said: This guy for $4.95? https://www.motodynamic.com/yamaha-resistor-bypass-harness-for-any-motodynamic-sequential-led-tail-light.html I cant see the resistors getting incredibly hot while sitting at a red light..... but for $5 it might be worth it just to tidy up the storage compartment. That's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasherg Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 14 hours ago, Boe said: @Cranapplescott I ordered a bypass resistor harness from motodynamic although if you are handy with a soldering iron you could make one from the existing harness by just removing the resistors. The bypass resistors are exactly that, Bypass resistors, they are connected in parallel with the LED lights to shunt/bypass extra current through the resistor, so that the LED light + resistor consumes the same amount of current as a regular 21 watt filament bulb (LED's need a lot less current than a filament bulb). If you have a bypass resistor, just cut the wire at one end of the resistor and insulate the 2 ends with electrical tape and all will be well. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorazr Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 You can get a turn signal relay for a lot less than $18.50 plus shipping. For instance: LUYED 2-Pin LED Electronic Flasher Relay ($9.99) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZI7UAO Yosoo 2 Pin 12V Auto motorcycle LED Turn Indicator Light Flasher Relay ($9.99) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ5SVXQ iJDMTOY (1) 2-Pin Electronic LED Flasher Relay ($10.99) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RM26LXO Also, you can replace generic bullet connector wire ends with these OEM-style connectors: 3-pin Nippon Tanshi .040 Female Turn Signal Connector (4x $2.25 plus $3.98 shipping) - 2x Item# NT040-3 Blk Female - 2x Item# NT040-3 Gray Female http://www.cycleterminal.com/nt040-yamaha.html Note: You can use 4x gray connectors (color for left side) or 4x black ones (color for right side) or 2x of each color for left/right as OEM. They call it a "female" connector because the three INTERIOR connectors are female even though they combine together into what looks like a "male" connector. These connectors fit into the female sockets on your bike where there are male pins INSIDE. That's a little confusing. I was tortured by the Japanese during the war, Jack. Not a pretty story. Strange thing is they make such bloody good cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfricka Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 It's well worth the extra $8-10 bucks for me because the housing fits perfectly in the stock location. It's also programmable, if that's your jam. I'm using the relay with TST Mech GT-R front turn signals, and TST integrated taillight and so far it's working well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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