Watsen design Signals - resistors
#1
Watsen design Signals - resistors
Just installed some watsen design rear indicators ont he SH yesterday and had a quick question. How hot do these resistors get? I'm referring to the module that slows the blink rate. They seem to heat up pretty quick and the instructions say not to "affix" them to anything plastic. Don't want to start a fire here and trying to fihure out the best place for them. I could attach them to the subframe if that might dissipate the heat - or would that be a bad idea?
BTW - fit and finish on these signals is top notch - as you would ecpect from the price tag! really bright.
Thanks.
BTW - fit and finish on these signals is top notch - as you would ecpect from the price tag! really bright.
Thanks.
#2
I'd recommend you use one of these: http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...tem=MRX_FRH1_G . Save you the trouble of finding a location of damn hot resistors.
#4
Oops. Try again: http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...tem=MRX_FRH1_G
I'm not saying resistors on your subframe isn't okay, the aftermarket relay is just a cleaner fix. More expensive, though. Hey, whatever works, so long as it's safe.
I'm not saying resistors on your subframe isn't okay, the aftermarket relay is just a cleaner fix. More expensive, though. Hey, whatever works, so long as it's safe.
#5
Okay, okay! Not only does the link work but my brain just kicked in too! Resistor versus relay. Resistor is natually going to heat up because it's like a roadblock for electricity and the byproduct is heat. The relay is a switch and the only byproduct is darkness.
#7
okay. so i'm off to cycle gear today to pick up my new part. I must admit. For the arm i had to sell to get these freakin signals they should have thrown a blinker module in the deal. The resitors are just little crappy ceramic ones and they do heat up quite a bit.
what's another $25 when you've spent over $200 on turn signals? Man it makes my stomach hurt - BUT. Think of how safe they are, visible, great investment in my health - and you really cannot put a price on that. (just practicing incase the wife finds the invoice or something)
Thanks guys. Later.
what's another $25 when you've spent over $200 on turn signals? Man it makes my stomach hurt - BUT. Think of how safe they are, visible, great investment in my health - and you really cannot put a price on that. (just practicing incase the wife finds the invoice or something)
Thanks guys. Later.
#8
okay. so i'm off to cycle gear today to pick up my new part. I must admit. For the arm i had to sell to get these freakin signals they should have thrown a blinker module in the deal. The resitors are just little crappy ceramic ones and they do heat up quite a bit.
what's another $25 when you've spent over $200 on turn signals? Man it makes my stomach hurt - BUT. Think of how safe they are, visible, great investment in my health - and you really cannot put a price on that. (just practicing incase the wife finds the invoice or something)
Thanks guys. Later.
what's another $25 when you've spent over $200 on turn signals? Man it makes my stomach hurt - BUT. Think of how safe they are, visible, great investment in my health - and you really cannot put a price on that. (just practicing incase the wife finds the invoice or something)
Thanks guys. Later.
#9
got module from cycle gear. less wires and crap on the bike. seems like a cleaner fix. will instal front signals and module today. also have new superhawk 996 stickers from tapeworks to put on. I got the reflective black for the logo on the front fairing. Should look pretty cool at night.
#12
I don't know. I was not planning on posting pics but i'd be happy to take some and send to you. please email me at drew@ddpt.com and I'll take some for you.
#13
You can order from the Watsen design web site - http://www.watsendesign.com/index.html
I'm lucky though, I live in Calgary where these are made and will be able to pick mine up in person
I'm lucky though, I live in Calgary where these are made and will be able to pick mine up in person
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