Turn signals, will it work?

[Fongore_Guibergu]

Allo all!

I'm starting to work on my motorized bike soon and have been looking at various types of lights. I do want a slight retro feel my self and want to get four of this: http://www.bikeworldusa.com/product_info.php/cPath/124_25_51/products_id/1289

Hook them up to this http://www.bikerhiway.com/universal...paign=frgl&utm_medium=frgl&utm_source=froogle

and this http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062537&tab=summary

My questions were this:
A. Would it work?
B. What type of battery do I use?
C. Would I need anything else?

I appreciate your time in reading this thanks.

 

[loquin]

It should work. You need 12V to drive the relay. It probably wouldn't hurt to get some LED replacement bulbs for the lights, to hold down the power draw.

 

[Fongore_Guibergu]

Thanks. Thanks for the link as well.

 

[SirJakesus]

The flasher module looks good, similar to what I'm using on my ride. The ability to run LED or incandescent and a variable flash rate is a definite plus.
The switch will work HOWEVER I would suggest going with a pre-made switch cluster for scooters or mopeds.

http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/litusiandhos.html
I am using this switch cluster, it has a main light switch that I use to turn my tail/plate and headlight on. A momentary horn button, and a three way switch for directionals. Fits perfectly to my standard handlebar with a set screw. It's rated to 10 or 15A I believe. More than enough for a bike lighting system.
One side of mine came exposed so I could see where each wire went to, I had to epoxy that side to seal it, sand it down and paint it to make it a sealed unit. Buy it, You'll be HAPPY!

I would also suggest getting a 14.8v lithium poly battery with circuit protection at 5ah+. The weight savings, smaller size and built in over discharge, over charge and high and low voltage cutoff built in make these batteries many times better than a dumb heavy SLA with no battery management system. They're more expensive than SLA but they'll last much longer.
This is the one I got. Yes it's pricey but it'll probably serve me longer than my mitsu engine.
http://www.all-battery.com/148volt-6350mahheavydutyli-polypackwithpcb.aspx

Check my XR75 thread, I have some other wiring and general info there. I used the SLA on that bike so I know the difference in performance between the two.
Feel free to PM me with any questions. Have fun!

 

[HoughMade]

You have outlined a similar system to what I am using, but I used the linked universal motorcycle flasher. It is $8.95 and works with LEDs or incandescent.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/LFS-1-PIN.html

With that flasher, all you have to do is run a positive line from the battery in one side of the flasher and out the other to the center terminal on the switch you linked (same switch I am using). Then run a line from the proper terminal to the light and from the light, back to the negative terminal.

I added indicator lights. I mounted the switch in the smallest project box Radio Shack sells, then I mounted a green neon light (wired parrallel to the turn signal) on either side of the switch so that when I switch it that way, the indicator flashes on the proper side. The only complication is that you then have to run a ground for the neons.

 

[SirJakesus]

Same flasher I use Hough, thanks for digging for the link.

 

[Fongore_Guibergu]

Thank you all for the help. Lots of options to consider. I'll let you all know what I do when I make a final decision.

 

[KilroyCD]

I've used those very lights as turn signals on my Whizzer. Of course, I had the benefit of having a twelve volt system, wiring harness and turn signal switch in situ, and the lights worked out fine for my bike. I posted about these turn signals last year in the Whizzer section, here's the link: http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=15529

 

[Fongore_Guibergu]

I've used those very lights as turn signals on my Whizzer. Of course, I had the benefit of having a twelve volt system, wiring harness and turn signal switch in situ, and the lights worked out fine for my bike. I posted about these turn signals last year in the Whizzer section, here's the link: http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=15529

Ahh it's you I owe the thanks to then for the turns signals. I saw your thread a while back and the link to the signals and thought they were perfect for what I had in mind for my bike. So...Thank you.

 

[KilroyCD]

Ahh it's you I owe the thanks to then for the turns signals. I saw your thread a while back and the link to the signals and thought they were perfect for what I had in mind for my bike. So...Thank you.

You're quite welcome. Actually, it's nice to know that someone actually reads my posts!