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No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« on: June 08, 2015, 10:41:10 AM »
One for the electrical people.......

With my Mirror Covers removed for some maintenance, and therefore no front indicators, I note that the flash rate has significantly increased.    If I need to ride the bike with the mirror covers off, am I likely to harm the flasher relay or any other component?
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2015, 12:03:53 PM »
I don't think so. It would be faster as the load is less. Perhaps less load reduces any stress from quicker flashes? Plugging in a trailer does not seem to adversely affect the flasher unit.
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2015, 02:20:37 PM »
No harm to the flasher unit, so just ride.
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2015, 02:24:43 PM »
Thanks.     ++
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2015, 02:27:33 PM »
Obvious downside is people from the front could not know which direction you are traveling. Not sure how legal it is though.
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2015, 05:27:11 PM »
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Not sure how legal it is though.

Not legal, you could get a red canary.... (Defect Notice) could involve a fine, demerit points and expense and time for visit to inspection station for removal...
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2015, 11:56:06 AM »
The high flash rate is designed to let you know if a bulb has failed.
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2015, 08:33:20 PM »
Why would a sensible fellow like you want to ride with the covers off? It is a mystery
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2015, 08:40:08 PM »
Quote from: ppopeye on June 09, 2015, 08:33:20 PM
Why would a sensible fellow like you want to ride with the covers off? It is a mystery

I've taken all the bodywork off to save me a few dollars on a major service by the dealer this week.  However, since I'm taking my now naked ST own there during peak hour, I've put the covers (and indicators) back on for the journey.  I was simply exploring ideas and options.
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2015, 08:56:13 PM »
I thpught it might be a bit like that.

Ps has Fish had a better trip this time. I e no engine reco
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2015, 09:39:48 PM »
Quote from: ppopeye on June 09, 2015, 08:56:13 PM
Ps has Fish had a better trip this time. I e no engine reco

No engine rebuild required, but the HD's clutch was being repaired today.   :||||
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2015, 09:50:54 PM »
Quote from: ppopeye on June 09, 2015, 08:56:13 PM
I thpught it might be a bit like that.

Ps has Fish had a better trip this time. I e no engine reco

Thats cold... :wht11
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Re: No Mirror Covers - High Flash Rate
« Reply #12 on: June 09, 2015, 11:02:55 PM »
You should be able to put the mirrors back on without the fairings, it's what I do when ever I have to get work done at the mechanics :grin

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