How to correctly hook up flasher relays for a 2000 Harley Sportster
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@benh57494 жыл бұрын
Not only do i love your demeanor but you were very thorough and explained it well enough a child should be able to follow along. Much respect and appreciation from MI!
@Longtoesjameison Жыл бұрын
I gave up on trying to figure out my one turn signal staying solid, randomly got this is my recommended thank you
@martysorenson74952 жыл бұрын
Exactly the fix I needed!!! First time Harley owner….cancelled my TSM order from Harley ….bought led resisters…. IM GOLDEN!! Thank you sir…
@burlymugg5 жыл бұрын
was dealing with this BS for days. Resistors didnt work, Badlander equalizer didn't work. THIS WORKED, and worked well. Self cancelling doesn't function but i can live with that. The biggest help of this was you pointing out not to wire them in line with the rear lights, but to follow the harness back before it splits to front/rear. I owe you a beer.
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! 👍
@timcarter11643 жыл бұрын
I don't think I could have found a more perfect video for what I was looking for. I love how straight-to-the-point everything is, and the absolute Candor of the comments. Excellent job. I'll be coming back.
@brycet68663 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Simple and easy to follow. I did this mod for my 2004 VRSC and it’s good to go. The relays were a pain to figure out a location, due to the limited space on the vrod. I ended up taking the relay cases apart, and encasing the actual , much smaller relay, in rubber cement. Works perfectly. Thanks again!
@Roger_That_Scott2 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Glad it worked
@youfoundjosh1080 Жыл бұрын
This was probably the best KZfaq video I've ever seen. You made it so simple man. Thank you!
@hohohohehehe69105 жыл бұрын
I have searched and searched and searched for answers to my problem. Even my Haynes manual doesn't answer my issue. But you did. So thank you for that. I'm now subscribing.
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help🤘
@mofbro6 ай бұрын
It worked ! After hours of frustration and failure trying to retrofit FXR with LED lights and ballast resistors I followed your video and it worked perfectly !
@TrentSchuler-tt2qp2 ай бұрын
Any recommendation on flasher relays? Dealing with this rn on my sportster
@piablo2212 жыл бұрын
The wire nut comment had me cracking up. Great video, thanks for the detailed information! Fixed my “solid” turn signal issue
@deanda19845 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are the freaking man. I’ve been busting my head for over a month with a 2000 Sportster 883 XLH. 100% solved! I only had to do it with the left blinker. Ordered it from amazon but it wasn’t the same brand. Worked like a charm. Thanks for the video bro.
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@rolfforslund72914 жыл бұрын
Scott, you saved me a lot of headache! Put LED on my wife’s sportster, same issue just turned on, no blink....wtf figured I needed to add a resistor, but watched the video and ordered the orange relays ... all soldered and shrinked ... perfect! Love the adjustability on the relays! $7/each and 20 min of work DONE! Let’s ride!
@Roger_That_Scott4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, happy to help!
@dannyeugenewaits94865 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Straight up and forward! That damn beeping in your video had me looking all around my damn garage!! Until I shut the video off and realized it was yours!!! Thanks for the great info I'll update after I get the relays and done!
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣Yea my garage opener is quite annoying when one of the doors is only half closed. Yes please do!
@dannyeugenewaits94865 жыл бұрын
@@Roger_That_Scott so I followed your instructions to a "T" got the two relays off Amazon installed the 4 blacked out LED bullet style blinkers and they worked like a charm!! this went on a 1999 sportster 1200 as a gift for my youngest son's 22nd birthday!! Along with a very nice rolling tool box! Thanks for the video!
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@billburkart90874 жыл бұрын
@@Roger_That_Scott I asked my wife if she left something in the microwave lol
@jeramyramos31153 жыл бұрын
Haha same on the beeping
@SexySasquatch032 жыл бұрын
Just got a 99 Sportster a couple of weeks ago, and the previous owner fucked the turn signals up. This video was extremely easy to follow and now my bike is good to go! Thank you very much
@user-xt5og1er5b Жыл бұрын
If anyone is going to make a video is is how you do it!! No bs, straight to the point and actually worked. Thank you for this video helped me out 100%
@tojo214412 жыл бұрын
I did this today! Got the 2 orange LED relays off Amazon, all works perfectly, the only downside is that I've now lost the hazards, but I've only ever used them once , thank you so much for this video
@Roger_That_Scott2 жыл бұрын
That is an unfortunate side effect. Haven’t found an answer to it as of yet. But the end result (in my opinion) is worth the easy cost vs. what Harley wants to charge for their conversion kits. Lol
@Chris-mk3nh Жыл бұрын
Whenever I turn on the left or right blinker the hazards come on is there any fix for that?
@alexanderharris19804 жыл бұрын
Works on Dyna also Since you were the only one that could explain it correctly
@Roger_That_Scott4 жыл бұрын
No kidding, good to know! What year is your dyna?
@danielbluck34183 жыл бұрын
It's as simple as a relay to slow down the hyper flashing. When folks say that the lights stay on constant, what they don't realize is that the light is actually flashing, its just flashing so fast that you cant even see it. The relay will slow down the blinking. But thank you for your video, I am the type of person that learns from others mistakes, and I have learned a few things from your video, I will take that info and store it in my mind forever as if I learned from failing myself. :) Since 2017 they have came up with even newer relays that allow for you to adjust the speed of the flasher, I love technology! Thanks brother!
@SickBoyPW234 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. I just ordered the relays and now I’ll have properly working blinkers tomorrow
@ElMonkeyceramictile3 жыл бұрын
Mi too
@fdlc733 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I followed your instructions and order those relays and now have blinkers on my 95 fat boy .
@victornunez81243 жыл бұрын
Brother, you are a life saver! I’ve seen a dozen videos and yours made way more sense. Thank you!!!
@brandonmcclain118 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1976 Sportster ironhead 1000. I can't find any mechanics in WV who knows jack shit about them or they just aren't talking to me because I am a noob. The bike came with no turn signals and I was stuck. I am not a mechanic nor an electrician.This video is not the same bike as mine but your method is perfect. Thank you for saving me a ton of headache. You have made a fan of me sir. Thank you
@shaneallen57395 жыл бұрын
Much thanks for this bud!! Been scratching my head for a week straight after I installed L.E.D.... thanks again!!
@rahstack96794 жыл бұрын
I was stuck all day today on my bike. Good video, thanks. I'll get back to work on it tomorrow.
@MrJquondude2 жыл бұрын
Clear and sassy. I put a relay from a Kawasaki that i had laying around and it did the same thing, blink but as soon as I rev solid light. Great vid exact vid i needed and fixed.
@JIMBOBALOU Жыл бұрын
I know this is a 4 year old video, but thanks for the video! Doing LED on my 98 1200s soon and this is a huge help!
@Johnywolfdog4 жыл бұрын
Fuuuuckkkkk yeeeeahhh! I already two weeks try ti figure out, how to fix my led. Perfect video! Simple and straight to the point! Thank you so much!
@Roger_That_Scott4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help 👍
@jamiebroadbridge83825 жыл бұрын
Awsum thanks for posting this, worked a treat on my sporty! Cheep Chinese relays off ebay with 3 inches of wire built into the flasher relay, black to lights red to relay box. Cheers from New Zealand
@BlackFez14 жыл бұрын
I have a different model Sportster but followed your advice and solved the problem, thanks for sharing.
@gregdiaz64364 жыл бұрын
Just did mine! works perfect......there is an adjustable resistor on it so you can adjust flash rates.
@mike71974 ай бұрын
Great video! Running into the same exact issue on my dyna after installing an LED tail light, same scenario as yours, all other lights stock. Going to order those same relays. Thanks again!!
@Christopher-ix2zc5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for this. Had a sportster that had the harness hacked and was having trouble getting blinkers installed and working with what remained. This was exactly what I needed. Thanks!
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@BrianSutton2526 жыл бұрын
This worked perfectly for me!! thanks!!!! My buddy and i were struggling with this for weeks and after watching your video and sending $8, the problem was solved!!!
@Roger_That_Scott6 жыл бұрын
Brian Sutton Glad i could help!
@Rkcommuter Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, used this for my 95 XL. recently did a rear running/turn signal conversion with led’s but wouldn’t blink. Wired these directly to my tsm as you stated and all worked well, but in my case I had to put incandescents back up front because when led’s(1157’s) were on, only front right would stay on as a running light. When incandescents were put back in infront both front running lights worked.
@romanfreeman5692 Жыл бұрын
Like having my buddy in the shop beside me helping me fix it well done video and everything I said to myself like bet he don't mention 2 wires up front for running lights and then not only mention them answer the question I had about em thanks man much appreciated
@mikerodriguez3627 Жыл бұрын
U ARE THE MAN!!!!! Ordered on Amazon installed and worked like a charm!!!!!
@ztmoody1 Жыл бұрын
Best video I have seen about this answered every question I had gotta wire mine up in the next few days took all the questioning out of it for me thanks
@EdwardSobek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott! Worked like a charm. Finished the setup on my wife's 2000 Sportster. Same tail light as the one in your video, but I replaced the old bullets with new led bullets. Required tapping into the running light wire on the tail light harness to get running lights working on the new bullets. Soldered the wires and everything is working perfect. Fun project.
@brianwoodward34853 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for an awesome video. One of the best I've seen. Will have mine here tomorrow and will be on the road again tomorrow night. Thanks again!
@cruize2001 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this detailed and to-the-point tutorial. I just installed LED front signals and they happen to work just fine. But now my rear turn signals just stay on constant when I hit the turn button. Hopefully this is the fix. Thanks!
@jma95456 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot from France for your clearly explained video. Amazon - cut - cut - solder - solder, and my 2003 Sportster LED blinkers blink! 👍🤘👍
@_.Dave._4 жыл бұрын
The only thing I'd do different is not use solder. If you use a Western Union / Nasa splice and cover with a marine grade shrink wrap. The marine grade stuff is thick and coated with an adhesive the seals the wire. The good thin about not using the solder is the wire remains flexible and relieves stress on the wire. Great tutorial
@usingtheirhypocracyagainst86363 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you so very much for doing this video it helped me out tremendously I just hooked up the electronic relays like you showed and they’re working perfectly😂
@Roger_That_Scott3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help👍
@ericsmith594 ай бұрын
Nice job, well done. Now we need one for the FL's. FL TSM is under the rear fender so mounting the relays under the fender the only option..😮 Might try splicing into the purple and brown on the way up to the front...
@EnzoPesce5 жыл бұрын
thanks man!!! Your video is just what I was looking for! Greetings from Italy.
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!👍
@nameyourchannel78445 жыл бұрын
Perfect video. Simple and to the point. Ordered my relays on amazon even before the video ended. 16 bucks canadian for two. That's only about a buck seventy five for you americans. Lol.
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@joeblack56094 ай бұрын
This worked well for me. Thanks for the info. BUT, I actually installed the same tail light on my Harley. Maiden run the cover fell off (lost on the highway) They wouldn't replace it, but it's so cheap I bought another and put a zip tie on it. Now it seems they work when I go slow. But on the highway they don't work 😂😂
@audiloves42844 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Like many others In the comments this is a big help. Put my new flashers and they just stay solid. Ordering my relays now
@HailHailOfficial11 ай бұрын
thanks, my question about front LED turn signals came up at the end. I used the same relays for the rear LED taillight and now installing the front LED turn signals.
@Steveanders0n Жыл бұрын
Relocated and installed leds on my 93 Sporty. Works and looks great.
@rhorton53364 жыл бұрын
Love this guy wish all videos where this direct !!!!!!!!!
@nanich77ben258 ай бұрын
3 minute video, this fucken simple, universal language! can it get any simpler than this? NOT! thank you and i am back on the road.......2003 Sportser 1200 Custom >> "One mans trash is another mans TREASURE"
@adpowell8475 жыл бұрын
This video was awesome!!! Just solved my issue that has been twisting my melon for days😂👍🏼
@dlocacio4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. Gonna try this basic concept on my 06 Fat Boy. Tail light is Led, but rear side bullets are remaining lit and not blinking.
@bravo66013 жыл бұрын
This guy right here needs to make more video’s ... fantastic job bub !
@crazyjosha58715 жыл бұрын
Awesome video i just bought led turn signals for my harley and your video helped out. Thanks again
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Glad i could help!
@MrMoodyquan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Scott, I did exactly what you said and showed in the video and it works great. I finally have turn signals again. I’m not sure if this happened to you or not but My hazard lights are really low when they are activated.Oh well I don’t need them. Rock on!
@codyshea70243 жыл бұрын
Dude you are a best bro thank you so much video was just great been struggling with this for weeks u made my day thanks so much for you taking the time to do it
@Roger_That_Scott3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help 👍
@keithsummers49354 жыл бұрын
“This is a dumb fucking idea” I love it hahaha
@larrythompson6454 жыл бұрын
I. Really. Want to. Thank you for. Making. My. Problem. With my turn signals .fix. Easier
@altonbrewer1357Ай бұрын
Hey brother thank you for that information I’m actually changing mine now just got my new ones
@joejoelipps3 жыл бұрын
Perfect video. Great explanation, it Worked perfectly
@danielbluck34183 жыл бұрын
The only downside to wrapping and taping that blue wire is that you will lose that constant running light. I would recommend running the constant wire into the flasher wire but wire in a diode to the flasher wire. The diode will keep your rear signals from flashing because of the constant being wired into the flashing. For folks out there that do not know what a diode is: It's like a raccoon trap. It lets the raccoon in, but not out. The diode will allow the power to go into the turn signal to make it constant but keep it from running back to your rear turn signals and flashing all time time no matter what. The diode let's the power in but not out.
@benrichardson74982 жыл бұрын
My friend you have given me hope............
@mattyb84662 жыл бұрын
Dude.... YOU ROCK!!
@TheCastleKeeper2 жыл бұрын
You don't need to use a diodes or resistors to do the conversion. All you need is a CF15 LED non-polarity flasher. It is a three prong flasher, while most Flashers for vintage bikes are two prong. The third prong goes to ground. The CF12, CF13, and CF14 will still have problems. You have to get a CF15. I got one off Amazon for $11 and my 83 Suzuki GR650 was up and running using cheap Amber 1156 LEDs I got off Amazon in a four pack for $10. Total conversion cost was $21. I also converted my instrument panel for $8 for a pack of ten 194 LED bulbs. Then added an LED headlight. I got and LED rear/break 1157 years ago when they first came out, back when they were expensive. It's still kind of dim, as it also doubles as a license plate light, so you have to use a white one in a red on top, white underneath cover. I've been searching for a dual LED (Red Beam/White on bottom) for it, but haven't found one.
@wimhoveling15313 жыл бұрын
Great video, worked out just as you explained, thanks
@027MC74 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! This worked great on my 99 Sportster.
@rogervonschleusingen46032 жыл бұрын
THANK-YOU VERY MUCH BROTHER, VERY SMART AND RIGHT TO THE POINT, NICE JOB MATE !!
@1911colt45acp6 жыл бұрын
Good fix but not perfect. I have a 99 Sportster and bought the same taillight on Amazon. I tried the load balancers according to the instructions on the box, every way people tried on KZfaq and the forums, and the way the parts guy at my local HD dealership recommended. Nothing worked. Glad I found your video. Ordered the Black Menba flashers and installed them like you did and the signals flash. The not perfect part is that the hazards don’t work anymore. I’m no mechanic or electrical engineer, but I don’t think the flashers do anything to the resistance but instead sort of cover up the original problem. In older Harley’s when a bulb is out, the signals get constant power so you know to check bulbs (newer HDs get hyperflash). I think the flashers are just intercepting the constant power and then flashing like they would in a different bike. When you activate the hazards on an HD it doesn’t matter if a bulb is out, it still flashes. The problem is you are now getting intermittent electricity to the flasher and it can’t operate normally to cause the signals to flash. Basically the Turn Signal Module still thinks a bulb is out and because it sends constant voltage, the aftermarket flashers work like they would in a bike that has a simpler electrical system for turn signals. Great video anyway! I definitely use turn signals more than hazards so this solution works for me (at least until I can figure out how to restore full function).
@Roger_That_Scott6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Risko Correct its not perfect, however in the world of "making things work that otherwise wont" it works pretty well haha. And yes it does disable the hazard flash option, which i believemay be due to the constant power wire not being used up front, also Harley turn signal bulbs are dual filament bulbs which would allow a hazard flash with one filiment burned out. The flash relays are indeed connected to the turn signal wiring and not the constant power, the wiring diagram i used from HD when connecting the rear tail lights confirmed that. The reason LEDs dont flash by them selves is because when a standard bulb is in line, the power to make it flash is not cut off intermittently causing the flash, but rather the power is fluctuated low enough to cause the filimant to dim. When an LED is installed, the voltage drop of the flash isnt low enough to make the LED change brightness, so they stay lit. The relays inbetween take the fluctuating volatge and drop it low enough to be recognized by the LED as not having power, so it cuts off and back on when the voltage reaches a usable level again, essentially fooling the system into thinking a standard bulb is attached. Are you having issues with yours working properly?
@Roger_That_Scott6 жыл бұрын
Or just the lack of the hazard function?
@1911colt45acp6 жыл бұрын
Scott Rogerson They’re flashing with the Black Menba flashers. I swapped the front bulbs with the sylvania LEDs that fit the stock 1157 sockets so still using the factory wiring up front. I connected to the same turn signals wires you identified. I’m the kind of person that wants to try to figure out the details so I was just wondering about power flow. Whatever power is coming out of the TSM, the flashers are definitely interrupting the power to make the bulbs flash and that’s great! I put some quick detach brackets on for my saddlebags last week and had to relocate the rear signals. I have an aftermarket rear fender so I couldn’t use the standard relocation bar that mounts to the rear fender. I was very excited when I saw you have the same aftermarket brake/signal unit I picked up and that you had a solution that works. I’m heading down to DC this Friday for Rolling Thunder and totally appreciate your video. Without it, I wouldn’t have gotten the turn signals to work for the ride down from Ohio.
@Roger_That_Scott6 жыл бұрын
Ok i got cha! Well, I am glad i could help. Myself, Im missing DC this year unfortunately. Have a safe trip!
@joshjarrell44444 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated my friend. Great vid with great info!! Thanks!!
@wschevyrider2 жыл бұрын
Ok to fix hazard issue you get a 3 wire relay and the back into common for all lights easy fix
@jhunesgarage10393 ай бұрын
Very good explanation man keep it up!!!
@davemcginty31984 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try this, I hope it works, thank you
@fenderpack79525 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have an 03 sporty. I bought it with bullet led and they don’t flash. Will try those relays
@anthonypeters68615 жыл бұрын
Good looking Sporty, Good helpful video!
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@user-ik5yu2mx3w5 ай бұрын
Thanks finely found what needed to know
@clovedoper57563 жыл бұрын
thank you!! wanna change my rear signal to LED and your infos helps!
@twohuck5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, love the wire nut comment.
@cheyanneostrom92595 жыл бұрын
Alright cool I'll check on it tomorrow and get back with you, thank you
@kevindecker57035 жыл бұрын
Well done!!! TY for the video. It has been very helpful.
@Roger_That_Scott5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@andresgalindo479 Жыл бұрын
Will try,let you know how worked out. Thanks 👍
@MrTctackle4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Lots of info.
@gnabel20126 жыл бұрын
Most excellent description, instruction, thank you!
@dan17692 жыл бұрын
I know is a 4 year old video. But dude thanks a lot.Just got my bike done today..
@jessecintron71177 ай бұрын
Now with your tip was useful thank you so much i appreciate
@ronaldschneider23493 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks brother. Really appreciate it.
@RobertHenning-uo5on2 ай бұрын
Worked just as he said!
@Beerme-pl2ml3 жыл бұрын
Yo that’s the one I bought. Been searching KZfaq for 3 days for info
@chrisju97612 жыл бұрын
he doesn't give a fuck this guy is gold. thanks for the vid
@randyjohnson22483 жыл бұрын
I needed this video dude ! Thank you
@Roger_That_Scott3 жыл бұрын
Randy Johnson Happy to help!
@joedmac78 Жыл бұрын
You have to put little radiators on for the flashers to keep them cool while riding... jokes aside it's really crazy how there's so many products out there and they all pretty much don't work plug and play
@Southernjuggalo634 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much just bought harley front led lights noticed they stay on sometimes and the 4ways on cluster come on even though the blinkers are working sometimes properly but cluster shows 4 ways on gonna try this and see if it fixes it
@spitfirepaintball162 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video man! Really helped me out 🤘
@oneofmany1087 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Thanks you helped me out!
@BabySteev2 жыл бұрын
Take my like dude. Thank you.
@michaeldelfin82473 жыл бұрын
I have exactly the same led tail lights as you have. Haven't installed them yet, as the number of wires and colors are not the same as my sportster's, and their was no diagram with the led lights i purchased from ebay. I hope you can help me by telling me which wire color from the led light i have to connect to the wire colors of the sportster. I have the turn signal problems with the stock lights on my sportster, that's why i bought an after market led light the same as in your video. I'm so lucky i found your video! Please help me, bro! Thanks a lot!
@Stefanosman1978 Жыл бұрын
Thanks alot 🧨 Worked fine for me 💪🏻
@josephsmith51844 жыл бұрын
Saving this vid for reference.
@Tompetty95 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video, only problem im encountering is my rear turn signals dont work after wiring in my new led's up front... what did i do wrong? lol