1973 cb500 build

Check your wiring...something simple Im sure.
The last one I wired got dimmer when I applied the brake. LOL
I inadvertently switched a wire.

If I remember correctly, yellow was a ground on my aftermarket light.
 
I have the drag specialties speedo with a single LED for turn signals and all of my turn signals are LED. I know that I will need 2 diodes to make it work with the 2 lead wires but I don't know what kind of diodes to buy. Yes I've looked it up but people just say they have bought diodes but don't say what kind
 
Okay forget the last post. I found the diodes I need. If you need diodes for your LED turn signal indicator light, go to RadioShack and pick up the diodes listed as IN4001 or 50v 1A
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On another note. I had the turn signals working but not flashing. They seemed more dim than usual, but I have no idea why they would be doing that. Now they won't even turn on or are almost not visible. The flasher relay is a 2 pronged electronic one that I randomly picked out online. Yes it is a 12v relay. Any ideas?
 
I have heard that LED lights need special signal relays. I have not done this myself. I have heard of ways to adapt regular relays but cannot recall. I turn to Google at times like these.
 
Duchat said:
I have heard that LED lights need special signal relays. I have not done this myself. I have heard of ways to adapt regular relays but cannot recall. I turn to Google at times like these.
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Yes they do need an electronic flasher as opposed to the mechanical one that came stock on the bike. I already have one though. As to other ways to make them work, in line resistors is the answer but i don't need those because of the flasher I already have
 
Goodfella said:
Yes they do need an electronic flasher as opposed to the mechanical one that came stock on the bike. I already have one though. As to other ways to make them work, in line resistors is the answer but i don't need those because of the flasher I already have
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Ok I shut up now. Love the build!
 
I started making a post 3 times last night but never finished it for some reason. Most of the bolts that have a torque rating have been tightened to spec. The only problem is that I don't have a socket big enough for the steering stem top nut so I'll have to figure something out for that. I made a gauge bracket out of some 20 ga sheet steel. I didn't really have the right tools so the whole thing was made with a drill, tin snips, and a couple nice files. I still have some shaping to do on the outside edges but overall I'm happy with it. Pics soon
 
Is there support behind that sheet stock? If not that thing is going to vibrate like shit and come apart. I like the idea but you are going to want more support.
 
gijoe13844 said:
Is there support behind that sheet stock? If not that thing is going to vibrate like shit and come apart. I like the idea but you are going to want more support.
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Yeah I am planning on making some brackets that uses thicker flat stock. They will use the same mounting holes and run down the back of the sheet stock
 
Goodfella said:
Yeah I am planning on making some brackets that uses thicker flat stock. They will use the same mounting holes and run down the back of the sheet stock
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That will definitely help. Paint it black and make sure there is nothing sharp on it and you should be good to go.
 
awesome build. I want to go with the single LED taillight/turn signal combo as well, where did you pick that up from?
 
zwade said:
awesome build. I want to go with the single LED taillight/turn signal combo as well, where did you pick that up from?
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I found it on eBay. Look up led taillight strip
 
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