How fast is too fast?

[dc112675]

As I was installing my LED turn signals, I came across the same problem that others have had . . . the lights blink faster than normal.  Now I know that there are several ways to remedy that (load equalizers, relays, etc) but I have to ask the question, "Do I want to slow it back down?"  To me the faster rate makes it more noticeable , and that is definently what I am going for.  The LEDs are supposed to make others see me (and hopefully not pull out in front of me).

So I guess my question is, is it legal to allow it to blink at a faster rate, or by law does it have to be in the 60 blinks per second range.

Oddly enough, I have always wondered why cars (even the same make and model) blink at different rates.  I tend to look at that at stop lights, and I will see an identical truck that blinks at a different speed as mine.  Odd.  Anyway, what are your thoughts?  Thanks, dc

[roboto65]

I would figure thats one of those things that they are not looking at mine blink alittle quick but don,t pay it no attention they blink thats good enough for me LOL..

[TLRam1]

I have LED's and will be slowing them down.

I think they need to stay on a certain amount of time for someone to notice what I am about to do. At night it is not so bad but during the day it is more difficult to see.

Another reason someone might thing it is a short and not pay much attention. Others I ride with have stated it is difficult to see though.

As you state it is easy to fix, all you need is a resisiter shorted (bridging)between the two wires going to the blinker.