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Red matches my bike better

The only reason you need a resistor is for turn signals because of the flasher relay circuit. Because an LED uses such low power it is similar to a blown bulb - which gives you the fast flash.

I think the reason for the bike off is to get an idea of rotation without accelerating around town. Your way is more fun! I have aftermarket grips on my bike and they hang up a bit so I added a couple washers on the bar end to move it out. It was much more noticeable getting off the throttle versus on.