Just Making Sure...

[sevans8651]

Hey guys I've got everything ready to do my pod mod with alternating signals. I was just wondering if 15 amps would be adequate enough for the relays or should i get something higher? I really appreciate the input as I am a complete newbie to wiring and everything.

 

[SirIsaac]

Hey guys I've got everything ready to do my pod mod with alternating signals. I was just wondering if 15 amps would be adequate enough for the relays or should i get something higher? I really appreciate the input as I am a complete newbie to wiring and everything.

You are just going to use the relay to flash the pod lights, right? Assuming you are not using 200 Watt bulbs, 15 Amperes will be more than adequate.

 

[sevans8651]

Ok thanks SirIsaac! I have one more quick question, what is a sealed pcb, and should I use a relay with a sealed pcb or does it not matter? I'm trying to pick between the two following relays:

RELAY AUTO 15A 12VDC SEALED PCB - JSM1A-12V-5

and

RELAY AUTO MINI SPDT 15A 12VDC - JSM1-12V-5

 

[brad81987]

Are you using LED bulbs in the pods? If so, adding relays is a waste of time and money, the stock system can easily handle an increase from a couple LEDs.

EDIT: Nevermind, I missed that you wanted alternating so yeah relays might be easiest.

A sealed relay is probably better for a motorcycle. Im guessing it just means the enclosure is sealed against moisture.

You do realize though that those relays are intended for soldering onto a PCB board, not like an automotive relay with 1/4" quick connects??

 

[sevans8651]

Oh lol, that is why its nice having this forum around for your help. I'm just gonna go to autozone and tell them I want a standard 5 pin iso relay. Thanks again for the correction!

 

[brad81987]

This is what you want
Digi-Key - PB685-ND (Manufacturer - 1432772-1)

 

[jrevans]

Alternating

You don't need relays to do alternating pod LEDs.

I did the mod and my LED pod lights act as running lights and also alternate with the front turn signals.

Here's a link to how I did it:
Pod LEDs + stock signals and no relay? - Sportbikes.net

"All you have to do is connect one of the pod LED leads to the + line of the running light and connect the other pod line to the + line of the turn signal. All connections are done at the faring, before the stock indicator harness."

Doesn't get any easier than that!