LED turn signals

[Jeff in OH_imp]

I know this subject has been covered before but it has been a couple of years. Can I replace my turn signals with LED's and install the Posh digital flasher without it causing any other electrical problems? Also can someone tell me the best LED bulb that will fit the bucket of my 2014 CB1100? Thank you.

 

[paisa_imp]

Bumping this post. About to do something similar.

 

[Lord Popgun]

This might help you: http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5424&highlight=POSH

 

[pekingduck]

In the past, Honda ran a dual filament bulb in the fronts, with a low 8 watt filament for a running light that stayed on all the time, and a higher 23 watt one for the turn signal.

Later, to make the turn signal more distinctive, they would shut off that side's running light using an interim "position" relay. They used a simple 2-wire flasher ($5-$10), which you could replace for LED turn signals with an adjustable, equally cheap flasher.

Now, on the CB1100, front turn bulbs are 21 watt single filament. The flasher unit now has 8-pins, and steps down voltage for the running lights, but gives full voltage in flasher mode.

No easy way around the relay, and not sure if the Posh relay is available anymore (didn't see it on Samurai or the POSH website). And not sure if the POSH relay eliminated the running lights, as I can't see it stepping down voltage enough to do so.

 

[tj_gee_imp]

I think this might be the POSH relay: POSH : Wide Watt Turn Signal Position Relay for HONDA (LED Only) [090015-W1]

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

I've got a set of LED signals I got from COGNITO MOTO and was told I won't need the flasher but if I did they sell it for I think $40. COGNITO MOTO set some of the nicest parts I've ever seen produced.

 

[tj_gee_imp]

Sooo did they work without the flasher?

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

Sooo did they work without the flasher?

Haven't tried them yet,my bikes getting a facelift this winter and these are part of the plan.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Maybe the aftermarket LEDs are not drawing enough circuit current to properly engage the flasher? If that is the case, you may need to put the appropriate value and sized resister (if applicable) in parallel to the LED.

Can't recall: Is the flasher on the CB1100 electromechanical, or solid-state?

 

[Lord Popgun]

Solid state.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Solid state.

Thanks PG. Well, arguably things should work.

 

[Cormanus]

Solid state.

Is that like deep state, but thicker?

 

[12milesout]

I installed the Motogadget m-blaze pin turn signals on mine, and they did the fast-flash until I installed the Posh relay. The wiring on them is really delicate, so i didn't feel like trial-and-error'ing with soldering in resistors. The relay was ~$100, IIRC, but it's a simple swap.

 

[pekingduck]

I installed the Motogadget m-blaze pin turn signals on mine, and they did the fast-flash until I installed the Posh relay. The wiring on them is really delicate, so i didn't feel like trial-and-error'ing with soldering in resistors. The relay was ~$100, IIRC, but it's a simple swap.

Thanks for the feedback, 12milesout. Would you let us know if the fronts still function as running lights when they aren't turn signals?

 

[12milesout]

I installed the Motogadget m-blaze pin turn signals on mine, and they did the fast-flash until I installed the Posh relay. The wiring on them is really delicate, so i didn't feel like trial-and-error'ing with soldering in resistors. The relay was ~$100, IIRC, but it's a simple swap.

Thanks for the feedback, 12milesout. Would you let us know if the fronts still function as running lights when they aren't turn signals?

I'm 99% certain that they do, but will check tonight.

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

I installed the Motogadget m-blaze pin turn signals on mine, and they did the fast-flash until I installed the Posh relay. The wiring on them is really delicate, so i didn't feel like trial-and-error'ing with soldering in resistors. The relay was ~$100, IIRC, but it's a simple swap.

I think that's what I have,maybe about the size of a dime? Is the relay a direct plug in? I made small bezels to bolt the lights to the rear grab bars and to bolt them to the stock locations on the headlight bracket.

 

[12milesout]

I installed the Motogadget m-blaze pin turn signals on mine, and they did the fast-flash until I installed the Posh relay. The wiring on them is really delicate, so i didn't feel like trial-and-error'ing with soldering in resistors. The relay was ~$100, IIRC, but it's a simple swap.

I think that's what I have,maybe about the size of a dime? Is the relay a direct plug in? I made small bezels to bolt the lights to the rear grab bars and to bolt them to the stock locations on the headlight bracket.

I think that's what I have,maybe about the size of a dime? Is the relay a direct plug in? I made small bezels to bolt the lights to the rear grab bars and to bolt them to the stock locations on the headlight bracket.
Yes, Yes, and I did the same.

Peking: the front lights do stay on as running lights.

 

[pekingduck]

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the front lights do stay on as running lights.
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That's good to know. So even by using a different LED-specific flasher, or resistors in-line, you would lose the running light feature. That makes the Posh units worth the expense.

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

I installed the Motogadget m-blaze pin turn signals on mine, and they did the fast-flash until I installed the Posh relay. The wiring on them is really delicate, so i didn't feel like trial-and-error'ing with soldering in resistors. The relay was ~$100, IIRC, but it's a simple swap.

I think that's what I have,maybe about the size of a dime? Is the relay a direct plug in? I made small bezels to bolt the lights to the rear grab bars and to bolt them to the stock locations on the headlight bracket.

I think that's what I have,maybe about the size of a dime? Is the relay a direct plug in? I made small bezels to bolt the lights to the rear grab bars and to bolt them to the stock locations on the headlight bracket.
Yes, Yes, and I did the same.

Peking: the front lights do stay on as running lights.

I think that's what I have,maybe about the size of a dime? Is the relay a direct plug in? I made small bezels to bolt the lights to the rear grab bars and to bolt them to the stock locations on the headlight bracket.
Yes, Yes, and I did the same.

Peking: the front lights do stay on as running lights. Can you send a a few pictures of the lights on the bike,it's going to be awhile before I get mine on the bike. COGNITO MOTO makes some absolutely gorgeous parts. I'll send you a PM.