Is it necessary to cut wires to change turn signals?
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FZ1inNH
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sinclap2
Lazy
Mine has the quick disconnects (I have a Fazer8), I assume it the the same for FZ8. I just disconnected the normal indicators and reconnected the the new LED's. I bought the Yamaha LED's, so the connectors are the same size and the wire length was good.
I also had to get a new relay to slow the speed of the flash down. The Yamaha LED's are supplied with resistors for each LED, but the relay option is the easier and quicker one (plug and play). One relay verses two or fours resistors (depending on how may indicators you install). You can buy a relay on the internet and/or eBay for $10-20.
Relay eg:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Flasher...amaha-FZ6R-FZ1-FZ8-FJR1300-Seca-/290710787006
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I also had to get a new relay to slow the speed of the flash down. The Yamaha LED's are supplied with resistors for each LED, but the relay option is the easier and quicker one (plug and play). One relay verses two or fours resistors (depending on how may indicators you install). You can buy a relay on the internet and/or eBay for $10-20.
Relay eg:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Flasher...amaha-FZ6R-FZ1-FZ8-FJR1300-Seca-/290710787006
my
sinclap2
Lazy
I am not sure I am going to be much help as my whole front cowling is different. If you can follow the wiring loom for the headlight back, from what I understand the indicator connectors join up somewhere there.
The LED's i bought directly from the Yam Dealer. This is an Australian site:
LED Blinkers | Y-Shop Australia
FZ1inNH
Administrator
Here is a US site:
Black https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07890000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Carbon https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07892000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Actually, never mind these links. You wanted the fronts... these are all for the rear of the bike (no running lights) unless where you live, no law for front running lights, then these that we've linked will suffice.
Black https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07890000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Carbon https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07892000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Actually, never mind these links. You wanted the fronts... these are all for the rear of the bike (no running lights) unless where you live, no law for front running lights, then these that we've linked will suffice.
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Here is a US site:
Black https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07890000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Carbon https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07892000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Actually, never mind these links. You wanted the fronts... these are all for the rear of the bike (no running lights) unless where you live, no law for front running lights, then these that we've linked will suffice.
I don't believe NYS requires them...
Laws for riding on NYS roadways:
Motorcycle helmet use is required for all riders. Motorcycle helmets must meet US DOT federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS 218).
Eye protection is required for all riders. Eyewear must, at a minimum, conform to standards established by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI – Z87.1).
Daytime headlight use is required. Headlight modulators are permitted.
A passenger seat and footrest are required if carrying a passenger.
Motorcycle helmet speakers may only have one earphone.
Additional equipment required:
Lights including headlight, taillight, stop lamp and license plate lamp
At least one red rear reflector
Brakes (on both wheels if manufactured after 1971)
Directional signals (if manufactured after 1985)
Turn signals (if manufactured after 1985)
A horn or other warning device
At least one rearview mirror, although one on each handlebar is recommended
A muffler is required; "cutouts' or mufflers with removable baffles are not allowed
Handlebars or grips must be less than 15 inches above than the driver's seat
Only two motorcycles may operate side by side in a single lane.
DanS
Commuter
Custom LED makes a device called the blinker genie that will restore the running light function of the two wire Yamaha blinkers. Also their ELFR-1 relay will slow the fast blink rate to normal.Here is a US site:
Black https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07890000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Carbon https://www.yamahagenuineparts.com/...07892000&shopcat=accessories&Class=Sport Bike
Actually, never mind these links. You wanted the fronts... these are all for the rear of the bike (no running lights) unless where you live, no law for front running lights, then these that we've linked will suffice.
Blinker Genie Converts 2 Wire LED Blinkers to 3 Wire for Run and Turn Signals | eBay
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DanS
Commuter
You will need to remove the headlight assembly to access the blinker connectors.
1) remove the fly screen
2) remove the 3 headlight mount bolts. 2 under fly screen and 1 just inside left
fork (backside)
3) disconnect electrical connector.
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All taken care of. Thanks for all your help. Ordered some black ones and successfully got the factory ones off. Just took a little headlight loosening. The wires were zip tied real tight and tucked away. Just waiting for the new parts now...
sinclap2
Lazy
good to hear, happy modding!
rug_burn
Member
I took off the LED lights that originally came on the bike (I got it used), and put back on the stockers- I like being well lit up, just as a safety issue. Besides that- you can watch the stock turn signals jiggle as the wind drag increases on them. It's like a crude speed indicator, but that's me all the way.
But I had to rehabilitate the stock bullet connectors on the wires, since the guy who installed the LED lights squashed them down to make them fit the incompatible LED connectors. One side benefit was that the turn signal flasher rate went back to normal once I went back to normal incandescant bulbs. Seems the flasher needs the higher current draw of filament bulbs to function at the correct rate of about 1 flash per second. With LED front signals it was about 3 flashes per second.
But I had to rehabilitate the stock bullet connectors on the wires, since the guy who installed the LED lights squashed them down to make them fit the incompatible LED connectors. One side benefit was that the turn signal flasher rate went back to normal once I went back to normal incandescant bulbs. Seems the flasher needs the higher current draw of filament bulbs to function at the correct rate of about 1 flash per second. With LED front signals it was about 3 flashes per second.