Indicator/turn Signal Question

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  1. BobBobBob

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    not really triumph related, more of a general bike question....
    This has happened to me twice, first in my zrx1200 and yesterday on my speed triple.
    I replaced non led indicators with non led indicators and they blink much quicker than the old ones did. I know this happens when you put led lights on without the thingys (getting of, can't remember the name) but these are def non leds.
    Why?
     
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    It is to do with the amount of draw on the system I assume that the new bulbs are more efficient and draw less so the system blinks faster.

     
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    Check the wattage of the bulbs lower wattage bulbs will cause this issue, you may need to replace the bulbs with the originals or others of the correct wattage ( 12v 21w or whatever is fitted as standard ).

    If you want to keep them as they are you may need to add resistors like the ones @Sprinter has in his video clip.

    If you go this route make sure they are mounted securely to clean dry metal to help with heat dissipation.
     
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    Thanks for the answers. I'll try using the old bulbs.
     
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