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[Skidz]

Since i'm new to all this tinkering with E-bikes, and want to replace my regular turn signal blinker for a LED compatible one, I'm curious to where the relay is located. Has anyone replaced his yet?

[mrwilsn]

You don't need to replace the relay to upgrade to LED turn signals.

You may need to add an extra resistor to keep them from blinking faster than the stock turn signals.

[Skidz]

Well, that's exactly what i'm trying to avoid... These original lamps are 21W 12V, which boils to 1.75A that need to be dissipated in heat. So I'll need 4 20W resistors of about 7 ohms (6.8 are in the E24 range) soldered in parallel to the LED's to keep the same duty cycle, stuffed away somewhere... Or exchange the relais for a LED one, without soldering.
Just need to know where the relais is, i can also just let the relais switch and locate it by it's clicking sound

[pacificcricket]

On 2014 DS the relay was underneath the fairing, on the left side. I've replaced mine for the same reason, got LED turn signals installed. You will need to remove the entire "tank" plastic assembly to get to it.

[Skidz]

Hmmmm.... Perhaps I'll wait untill the dealer replaces the tank fairing with the chargetank, the fairing has to go off then anyway...
Thanks for the tip!

[pacificcricket]

Make sure to get the correct replacement relay. There are two types, with reversed polarity. CF13 I believe is incorrect, is the one I installed using extension wires to flip the polarity. CF14 should be the correct one.

[Skidz]

Just checked the item listing to be sure and a CF14 is the one I got underway.... Thanks!

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Wiki docs:
Turn signal replacements: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#Turn_Signals
Signal docs with relay locations: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Signals

The relay is zip tied under the front of the power tank area, accessible with plastics off. I have a photo but don't think I uploaded it from a quick wiki browse.

[wijnand71]

I was in the same boat when I mounted LED flashers..

But today I managed to locate the relay of my 2014 DS and changed it into a version which don't relay on the ballast connected for its flash rate. Becourse I have installed earlier the LED flashers from Weiser, the current flash rate was quite hyper. ( a bit strange, becaurse Weiser states on its website to be competely compatible with Zero..)
To get the new relay to work I had to swap the + and - wires in the relay socket of the bike. This is easily done by pressing a smal screw driver between the plastic and the metal of the connector.
The new relay I got now was unfortunately not 100% weather sealed in my opinion. Here in Holland rain showers and a high humidity degree are not unusual. Together with the location of the relay wich is not really shielded from water being spashed up by the front wheel, I felt the need for extra protection. So I pulled off the hood of the relay and dipped the inside electronics into a 2 component epoxy. When dried I put the electronics back in the hood and sealed everything with some extra epoxy. See pics below for location of the relay and the epoxy treadment.
Now the flash rate is back to original, with the modern look of LED flashers. Happy turnsignalling ;-)

[Erasmo]

Looking at that last picture makes me realise what opportunity they wasted with power tank users for a small storage thingy on top.

[Skidz]

Since my charge tank installation had to be done at the dealer, I asked them to swap it out which they did.... So i'm (almost) full led now! Just need to replace the license plate light...

[scorpion32]

I also ordered the weiser turning signals. And they flash in a much too high frequency.
@wijnand71, do you still have the pictures you have posted? Somehow they are not displayed.

[clay.leihy]

Here in the US you can just go to the local auto parts chain store. My O'Reilly had about 8 different flashers to choose from.

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