You're right about the resistor method (old technology setup) for this purpose. But it beats relying on the bulb not burning out which would completely disable the turn signals alltogether. This was my main concern as both using an incandescent or resistor provided the same function but the resistor would be more reliable.
Anyways, awe crap! It appears that the flasher I was suggested to get according to my motorcycle forum is an Electro-Mechanical type
http://www.tricoproducts.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=262&location_id=123 .I wasn't thinking that the forum messages over there were more about fast blinking due to burnt bulbs and had little to do with LEDs.
I re-checked the manufacturer's website and found that this is more like what we all need to get:
http://www.tricoproducts.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=286&location_id=129I was looking for the solid state flashers from online LED bulb suppliers and they're charging about $40+ a pop. I'll be visiting the local autozone tonight.
Thanks folks!
PS: I don't recalled which post I responded to someone asking about an Electronic Flasher but I had suggested the Tridon EL12. My appologies, as at the time that was what I was told I should use. As now, the Tridon EP37 is the one to get, at least for my bike and similar bikes that uses similar flashers.
Here's the link for their entire line of Electronic Flashers.
http://www.tricoproducts.com/index.cfm?location_id=129
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