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    Quote Originally Posted by bogan View Post
    Also it depends on what you want to block, I just did a 60odd LED array for brake and indicators, the quoted reverse voltage on them is 5V, but the breakdown voltage is 40, which is plenty, just before breakdown they only let 5uA through anyway, not enough to run any circuitry/lights or cause damage.
    Mr Bogan, what does "∞" mean? That's what your binary string says, right? Unless your name is Az ...

    Quote Originally Posted by DrunkenMistake View Post
    Cheers for that, I was told to try using an LED bulb or add diodes, I was given a link of a VFR forum that explains how and what to do, (for the dash light) but right now im not bothered to much, I just got a WOF so I should be sweet for 6 months haha, I was told by a bike shop the idiot light was needed for a WOF, is this true?
    Hey man, for the 'idiot light' on my bike after I installed the led indicators, I just took wires from the front indicators, added a resistor to each, put orange leds on the end and duct trapped them to either side of my instrument cluster. That way I know which way i'm turning!

    I have some videos on my YouTube page about the saga too ...
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    Thumbs up LED Turn Signal fast flash - SORTED

    Hey, Just went thru this palava myself, got some flexable strip amber LED's an used them for th rear indicator, even bought a special electonic flasher relay, but still had the problem with the high speed "Disco Flashing" omce the revs were up. The answer was to use the original relay and put a 6Ohm - 50W load resistor between the Load side of the relay and Earth (Bike Frame), this works perfectly at any revs and means you only need 1 resistor on the bike, Oh and remember not to mount the resistor on a plastic surface as it gets pretty hot after a bit of use.

    Picture attached, Now she's all Good

    Got my LEDS and kit from these guys on the North Shore...

    http://www.ledsunlimited.co.nz/

    They were real helpful and understanding about the issues and getting it all working. Hope this helps.
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