NSR Indicator

cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Guys,

Need a little advice. I own a 2001 NSR125R (UK bike) and have just changed the indicators from standard to Oxford Products Micro.

The fitting has gone well, but the indicators do not flash correctly.

If one indicator is connected only, it flashes ok. If two are connected, the relay groans like hell and nothing happens.

I believe the bulb wattage is slightly higher on the new indicators, hence the problem with the relay.

My question is...does anyone know of a relay that can just plug straight in with no messing about that can cope with a higher wattage?

Reg's,

Rob.

PS - The new indicators look the dogs...just need a smaller plate at the arse end for best effect

Nick · Nova Slayer Joined: 09 May 2003 Karma :

u need a new indicator relay
its located jus behind where u keep ure tools
elasticatd to the little black tray

ye get a new one of them
its currently 12.9 v or sumthing
u want an 8 volt i think
i got a variable one for a fiver and it works for me cos i got 4 new indicators
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cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Nick,

Any ideas where i can get one from?

Rob.

Nick · Nova Slayer Joined: 09 May 2003 Karma :

well i got mine from drd motorcycles in norwich
jus go into your local motorcycle shop and ask for a lower wattage relay or higher im not sure Razz

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Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

could even try Halfrauds

However, it may be easier to change the bulbs in the rear two indicators or front to so that the resistance from the bulbs is the same as what it was before.

I dont know the ratings that you will need off the top of my head, however this has been discussed here before, trying doing a search.

could be something like 5W bulbs (there again this may be totally out)

G or someone will let you know know doubt, getting bulbs will probably be easier than getting a new relay

Hex
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Nick · Nova Slayer Joined: 09 May 2003 Karma :

halfrauds as u call it
may make it all complicated
smaller bulbs would indeed work but its a chore
got for the relay
tell a mechanic ure problem and he shud sort u out Razz

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cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

relay it is.

bulbs were 10w, now 20w, so double the power going through the relay.

to change the bulbs would be a pain in the arse, since the relay is exposed anyway (most of fairing off now), although i agree keeping it the same is a good idea.

One thing i do like about the bulbs is they are much brighter..i.e. safer than they used to be (since i had a bad car accident last year, i like the idea of this!)

RJ

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

fair enuf, just offering an alternative mate Smile

happy hunting
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cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Hex,

Just spoke to a chap i know in the AA.

It seems dead easy. Most relays are two or three pin, Honda tend to use three pin ( i haven't checked this on the bike as yet).

The plan is to pop to a local motor factors place, tell them the wattage and voltage (2 x 20w bulbs + 12 Volt) and hey presto, out pops a relay!

If its as simple as thet, i'll post another reply.

Rob.

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Oh I know how easy a relay is to replace, they are standard pin outs so you can pick on eup and simply replace the current one with it.

not a difficult job at all, was just offering the sugestion that a coupld of new bulbs would be cheaper for you
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cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

I had thought about taking the original bulbs out the old indicators (not sure if they would fit), however as I dropped the bike and only had three indicators left...I needed to buy bulbs. Suggestions are the relay is only about a fiver...couple a quid more than bulbs I suppose, but perhaps worth it for safety in the long run.

Thanks again for your advice mate.

Speak soon,

Rob.

Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

Indicator relay.

Or just change the bulbs inside them to 10watt bulbs.
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paulo · Guest

the max wattage u can have on each side is 33w mini indicators usually 21w
gott halfords and but some 10w bulbs about £4 for 2 then it will work...no need whatsovere to replace the relay

cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Paulo,

Why is 33w the max wattage?

Rob

cordless · L Plate Warrior Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Guys,

To0 clear up the problem...

12volt mini flasher relay works when increasing the wattage of the indicators. This can be double sided sticky taped to the same place as the original.

The indicators used were Oxford Products Micro (arrow shape), improve the lines of the bike, better than the standard coathangers that were there.

All in all, working well,

RJ

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

did you ever resolve this problem RJ? i went down to the new Hien Gericke in Darlington the other day for some replacement blinkers. I bought one set that didn't work (same problem as you, groaning relay). took them back and got a credit note, they don't seem to do replacements with the same wattage bulb as the original honda 'coat hangers'. The bulbs in the new blinkers where orange, where does anyone get replacement ORANGE bulbs (the lense is clear - so needs coloured bulbs)

did you replace your relay in the end or where did you get the replacement bulbs from.
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Guest · Posted: 17:02 - 20 Jul 2003 Post subject:

hello,

got it sorted.

problem was dodgy battery and i changed the relay. go for a standard old shape mini relay, it has the capacity to handle the higher wattage winkers.

hein gerricke supplied the winkers (oxford products arrows) and m local motor factors shop supled the relay. only problem you will have is fixing the relay to the bike. i used velcro, as the stndard relay has a plastic clip that fits the bike, no probs with it though!

Varta supplied the battery, my fault, bent the plates inside it.

P_J · Nearly there... Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Karma :

So, the relay in at the moment will not handle the 12V 21w indicators.

If i buy the same indicators from Hein Gericke, i just need to replace the relay?

Have you still got the specs for the relay you bought (and if possible, a web address)?
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Lee · Trackday Trickster Joined: 02 Jul 2003 Karma :

Your local halfords should stock them (relays that is!). Just a standard flasher unit - they have all sorts of wattages available. You could also just buy replacement bulbs (10W) from maplin or halfords or somewhere.