[DeTomaso] NPC but a question about LED blinker circuits

John Taphorn jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
Fri Oct 22 08:26:32 EDT 2010


Chris

Contact the vendor who you purchased the LEDs from.  They will know the 
appropriate flasher to use.

If you purchased them locally from a store, just google motorcycle LEDs. 
Those shops will know.

JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
To: <chrisvkimball at msn.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] NPC but a question about LED blinker circuits


>
> In a message dated 10/21/10 23 00 3, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:
>
>
>>
>> I have a Yamaha V-Max, and like most motorcycles, it has a lot of
>> power--except where the battery is concerned.
>> To ease the strain on the battery,
>>
>
> What strain?
>
> The only time the battery has to do any work is when it's turning the
> starter motor.   After that, the alternator (or generator) is producing 
> power,
> and the battery is receiving a charge from the charging system, not 
> providing
> energy to the electrical system.
>
> Motorcycle batteries have a rather finite lifespan, particularly if a
> motorcycle isn't used regularly, all year around.   If you have a battery
> problem, most likely the sole solution is a new battery.   If your 
> charging system
> isn't working properly, then that's where you need to focus your 
> attention.
>
> You aren't "saving" anything by switching from normal bulbs to LEDs.   But
> you are creating unnecessary headache....
>
> Mike (who, today, rode his 600 Ninja for the first time in over *15* 
> years!
>  And yes, it got a new battery!)
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