RE: Thermo Couple flasher unit - no AR content but can anyone help?

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>]

> Whilst investigating the non-flashing indicators (turn signals) on my
> motorcycle, I find that I probably need to source a replacement
> thermo-couple type flasher unit. No doubt I can buy it from Yamaha but
these
> units are so simple and lightweight, they surely must be available in
a
> fairly standardised form from many sources. I wouldn't be surprised to
find
> that Yamaha want 10 pounds (USD 15) for something that should cost
about 50p
> (75 cents).
> 
> Can anyone please point me in the direction of more information of
this
> subject? I am having trouble finding out what is the standard term or
terms
> for this thing and what are the standard fittings, sizes, ratings etc?
> 
> The one on my bike is 6V - 18/23W and has "85 C/M" written on it.

The 'standard' American flasher unit retails for around $3 - $5.  I
don't know about 6v applications, but the 12v stuff is all pretty much
the same.  The markings on the terminals were the same as the Alfa Bosch
flasher unit in my '72 Spider, for example, all I had to do was add one
simple jumper wire to accommodate the separate grounds in the Alfa
wiring.

If you're talking $5 for a standard unit vs $120+ for the Alfa flasher,
then it's worth looking into.  I'm not sure the savings over a $15
Yamaha flasher will be worth your time.

HTH,

bs
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