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Post by skyhook on Oct 8, 2009 18:54:44 GMT 1
OK!! Need some help on a prob with an idear of mine. I have a set of lights same as McF ( 6 LEDs 12v ) and want to wire them up to a switch so I can have them on as cruising lights, then at a flick of a switch have them flashing. I know I will need a 3 way switch, but wonder if I need a flashing relay or some-other way of getting them to flash. Not sure if it's legal but I have seen push-bikes with flashing front lights, so wonder if I could get some on me Bike as they seem to make peeps look twice. Any idea's would be a great help. Thanks Guys
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norfolknchance
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Post by norfolknchance on Oct 8, 2009 19:02:38 GMT 1
Yes you will need a flasher unit the switch part is easy ..........only problem is the waterproofing
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stoney
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Post by stoney on Oct 8, 2009 19:04:41 GMT 1
I would have thought an indicator flasher relay (probably have to be an led type) would be the perfect solution. then as you say have a 3 way
---------------------------------------lights----earth Power ----- switch-----no connection ----------------flasher relay-------lights----earth
I would put off in the middle so you always select the right setting (makes it easier if you see a copper to switch em off too haha!)
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stoney
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Post by stoney on Oct 8, 2009 19:05:41 GMT 1
ps flashing lights are not legal especially if they are blue lol
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Post by ilegalalien on Oct 8, 2009 19:08:27 GMT 1
yea,, totally illegal and probably worth 3 points from plod
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Post by ilegalalien on Oct 8, 2009 19:10:16 GMT 1
using a 12v flasher relay will need a balast resistor, probably around 10ohms
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Post by McF on Oct 9, 2009 8:01:10 GMT 1
using a 12v flasher relay will need a balast resistor, probably around 10ohms Be careful where you site these, they can get very hot!
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Post by McF on Oct 9, 2009 8:07:07 GMT 1
yea,, totally illegal and probably worth 3 points from plod I'd definetly say they are not legal. Three points, fine and no doubt a chew on (and more cost!) having to go to an MOT station and have all of your lights checked, then report back to the Police Station with evidence that it had been done (that's what happened to me because the space between two characters on my car number plate was a little more than standard) Sky - install the lights with a very simple switch - either on or off. I'd suggest you wire them up so that they can only come on with minimum side lights too (use a relay) which is how mine are wired.
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Post by ilegalalien on Oct 9, 2009 10:27:36 GMT 1
my 50w ballast resistors are on my low wattage indicators on the Bros, one for each side, i strapped them together on the rear frame so one is always the heat sink, they dont get used much being on the indicators so only get mildly warm, i agree location is important on these little melters.
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Post by skyhook on Oct 9, 2009 13:18:42 GMT 1
Hmmmmmm Just I see many push bikes with flashing headlights, and they seem OK and get them noticed. My thought are not to mimic a police bike, Just to get me notice when out riding as for the twats in cars that pull out in front of me, First words out of there mouth............ ?.............................. ( I did not see you ) But times are a changing, now when they pull out in front of me there next words amaze me, I saw you and left you 2inch of road . Don't know about you lot, but I need more than 2inch of road to ride on...........lol On a side note I managed to drop me bike this morning and for the life of me I can not pick it up, and yes I have seen the video on how to pick up a bike, Think somehow this one's got it self glued to the ground.............lol No damage to me or the bike from what I can tell..........lol Lucky me dropped it in back garden on grass. Dumb a$$ I am forgot to take of disk lock..........lol
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Post by ilegalalien on Oct 9, 2009 13:33:13 GMT 1
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Post by Jaz66 on Oct 9, 2009 14:21:42 GMT 1
On a side note I managed to drop me bike this morning and for the life of me I can not pick it up, and yes I have seen the video on how to pick up a bike, Think somehow this one's got it self glued to the ground.............lol
No damage to me or the bike from what I can tell..........lol Lucky me dropped it in back garden on grass.
Dumb a$$ I am forgot to take of disk lock..........lol Ohh Dear................... welcome to the club....been there done that, AND got the fractured foot bones to prove it. On the dropped bike front.. ..maybe you've got a virus that is sapping your strength? . I thought i saw you struggling with those heavy cups at Loomies the other week.. ;D ;D
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Post by McF on Oct 9, 2009 14:26:04 GMT 1
Hmmmmmm Just I see many push bikes with flashing headlights, and they seem OK and get them noticed. There are a lot of laws governing pedal bikes, but they are difficult to enforce. Pedal bikes are not subject to the same "construction and use" Laws as motor vehicles, and because they don't have a licence plate, difficult to track you down www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/vehicles/vssafety/guidanceaboutlightsonpedalbi4556 indicates the law was only changed in 2005 to permit use of flashing lights Sorry to hear about this mornings hiccup, but pleased no damage done to you or Andrex
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Post by McF on Oct 9, 2009 23:28:01 GMT 1
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Post by Jaz66 on Oct 10, 2009 0:39:25 GMT 1
Mcf Slick stuff. No good round my way, we never get snow like that and when we do it only lasts a few hours or so, but you more northern chaps might be able to use them most of the year.... ;D
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