mikstr

Hi folks,

as I have just purchased a set of bar-end mirrors for my beloved VTR, I will be removing the old mirrors. AS I think it is now time to ditch the OEM front turn signals for someting a bit sportier and streamlined, I was thinking of trying the following: run small (always on) running lights flush mount in the current signal hole, and try to hook up another set of miniature (bright) lights in the old mirror holes for the flashers. I only need to split the ground and sire up the two circuits, that should be easy. QUestion about the type of lights to use as I am told some are prone to overheating (mostly a concern for the running lights). Comments/suggestions welcomed

cheers

shayne

Interesting idea.

I would suggest led's would be a good option. Low heat, and last forever.

jschmidt

Just be sure to use a directional setup (like leds) Having lights that close to your head could significantly impair your field of vision.

mikstr

thakks Jim (and Shayne),

I was thinking exactly that. With LED's would I need an additional resistor for the signals?

cheers

iamanonymous

yes

shayne

Hmm........ I am not sure if I have misunderstood what you are up to exactly with your wiring.

I would power your running lights from your headlight/tailight circuit and run led's in them. No resistor necessary. You can put an led in the parking light as well and it has no effect.

For the blinkers you can run a normal globe, and then you won't need the resistor, unless you run low wattage globes.

jschmidt

No. A resistor is absolutely the worst way to solve this problem. What you need to do is swap in a flasher module that doesn't have burn out detection. Flashers with this feature -- like the stock one -- will flash fast when they think a bulb is out. But ones that don't can be had for $5 or so.

mikstr

thanks again