pofarm Posted October 28, 2014 #1 Posted October 28, 2014 I just added 4 way hazard flashers to my 96 RSTD. I used THESE LED pods and a cheap LED flasher unit that I also bought off ebay. Cost was $7.18 for the pods, shipped, $1.50 for the flasher, shipped, and a buck for the switch. Total...under 10 bux.
Flyinfool Posted October 28, 2014 #2 Posted October 28, 2014 Neat. But an RSTD does not have 4 way flashers from the factory??? I always thought that was a requirement to be street legal???
pofarm Posted October 28, 2014 Author #3 Posted October 28, 2014 Nope. It's a 96 model. My friend has an 02 Road Star. I don't believe it has them, either. As far as I know, they aren't required, at least in Missouri.
Flyinfool Posted October 28, 2014 #5 Posted October 28, 2014 I guess I learned sumpin new. I never had a vehicle without 4 ways from the factory. I just ass-u-me-ed they were the law.
ACE50 Posted October 28, 2014 #6 Posted October 28, 2014 The Venture has them, so does my ZRX1100, but all the other bikes I've owned did not.
eagleeye Posted October 28, 2014 #7 Posted October 28, 2014 Hey, I have a 2005 RSTD with NO flashers. I couldn't believe it. I'd do it, but not too good with electricity stuff, you know, the stuff that runs like water. Another one of Yamaha's great ideas!
ACE50 Posted October 28, 2014 #8 Posted October 28, 2014 Of the bikes with flashers, I NEVER used them..............so I don't miss them on the RSTD!
wrenchrob Posted October 29, 2014 #9 Posted October 29, 2014 I've never used mine either for fear of running the battery down. It's a big bike to push by your self. Although one time I left the key on by mistake and didn't have enough power to turn the starter but thankfully I was parked on a hill. Got her rolling down hill, clicked her into 2nd gear and released the clutch and off I was back down the road again!
pofarm Posted October 29, 2014 Author #10 Posted October 29, 2014 I've never used mine either for fear of running the battery down. It's a big bike to push by your self. Although one time I left the key on by mistake and didn't have enough power to turn the starter but thankfully I was parked on a hill. Got her rolling down hill, clicked her into 2nd gear and released the clutch and off I was back down the road again! That's the beauty of LED lights. They can be on forever without running the battery down. I've seen guys with the LED accent lights leave them on for hours at rallies without worry.
pofarm Posted October 29, 2014 Author #11 Posted October 29, 2014 I've ridden in several charity runs where they request that you run 4 ways if you have them.
ACE50 Posted October 29, 2014 #12 Posted October 29, 2014 I've ridden in several charity runs where they request that you run 4 ways if you have them. Well if you don't have them, then it's not a problem
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