1984 FJ1100; LED turn signals; Where to put the resistor?

[Mark Olson]

yes of course resistors in series is the preferred method , however the led manufactures have tried to make the upgrade as easy  as possible by using a larger resistor and placing it in the circuit parallel so you can simply use wire taps (think trailer light wire pinchy thingys) so you don't have to cut any wires. this way you don't have to be a rocket scientist to upgrade your lights, and they can charge you  more money for the resistors.

If I were to do it , I would  simply measure the resistance of a stock bulb .then measure the resistance of new led bulb , go to radio shack and get a resistor to make up the difference and install it in series on the hot side of the bulb circuit. near the bulb location in the tail of the bike. so 2 resistors and some solder and shrink tubing for 5 bucks and you are done.   

[andyb]

Even better, if you added the proper connectors you could simply make a plug-in adapter with the resistor inline.

[eeshed]

Hey there,
I am looking to replace the turn flasher unit to support LED. Reading this posting I found the Rumble Concepts part. Part number RU35958. DOes this part will fit directly on the plug harness?

Thanks,
Eyal