LED Turn Signals

[pekingduck]

I just checked the voltage to the front turn signal, and it is 12+ volts on turnsignal, and 4.5 volts on running light. And with one front bulb out, it does not hyperflash on the 4-way flasher mode - the remaining 3 flash at the same intensity/rate as if all 4 bulbs were good.

Around 1975, when the first running light/turn signals appeared, the running lights just stayed on when the turn signal blinked brighter. Not enough contrast, so later ones turned off the running light for that side as the blinker went on.

But that required a triple throw dual position switch (DP3T?), all inside the much larger handlebar switch. Honda's new method also allows for a 4-way flasher, and removing a couple feet of wiring from each front signal and harness.