turn signal problems

jagcamp · 02-23-2014, 03:13 PM

I added some driving lights from Chucksters to my 2005 nomad. The lights are awesome but my blinkers have stopped working. The front running lights work but neither front or back blinkers work now. The indicator light on the speedometer also doesn't light up. I know the three wires to each blinker are connected properly inside the headlight. I had unplugged them to give more room for wiring the driving lights and made sure it went back together properly. Any ideas? Where is the fuse and relay for the blinkers? Why would the running light come on but not blink? Please help. I'm dying to ride but don't want to get pulled over!!

Yellow Jacket · 02-23-2014, 03:33 PM

The running lights and the turn signal lights are two separate circuits and use separate filaments in the bulbs.

The fuse is located in the fuse block behind the side cover on the right side of the bike.

jagcamp · 02-24-2014, 08:11 AM

It was the fuse. I don't have the sticker on my fuse cover so the pic was really nice to have and I was glad to know that there were separate circuits. I guess I touched a couple of wires together and blew the fuse! Thanks for the input sent quickly.

**ringadingh** · 02-24-2014, 08:38 AM

That sounds like it was a nice easy fix.

jagcamp · 02-24-2014, 02:04 PM

It was an easy and quick fix. Back on the road and blinking left and right! By the way I am the new owner with the vibration and rubbery forks. Even with my front tire at 40lbs I have more looseness than I would like. I loosened my handlebar clamps and rotated down and I like the position. My question is can I remove the rubber parts on the stock risers? Also the vibration is almost completely gone after debaffling and adding a k&n filter to the RIGHT side of the bike. It is like it was so starved for air it could not combust at just the right time. I am now delighted with my nomad. It has much more power and smoother than the test drive!!

Yellow Jacket · 02-24-2014, 02:30 PM

I've checked the Kawasaki parts diagrams for both the 1600 and 1500 Nomads.

There are no rubber parts shown in relation to the risers. Someone had mentioned rubber pads beneath the risers. They do not appear in the diagrams. My 1600 has no rubber parts anywhere near the risers.

jagcamp · 02-25-2014, 04:54 AM

Thanks, Yellow Jacket, one less thing to wonder about. I'm getting used to the feel anyway. The nomad is so much heavier than the virago is probably what I'm noticing.

Silent Sam · 02-26-2014, 03:10 PM

.i love an easy fix !

02-23-2014, 03:13 PM	#1
jagcamp Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pensacola Posts: 34	turn signal problems I added some driving lights from Chucksters to my 2005 nomad. The lights are awesome but my blinkers have stopped working. The front running lights work but neither front or back blinkers work now. The indicator light on the speedometer also doesn't light up. I know the three wires to each blinker are connected properly inside the headlight. I had unplugged them to give more room for wiring the driving lights and made sure it went back together properly. Any ideas? Where is the fuse and relay for the blinkers? Why would the running light come on but not blink? Please help. I'm dying to ride but don't want to get pulled over!! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-23-2014, 03:33 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	The running lights and the turn signal lights are two separate circuits and use separate filaments in the bulbs. The fuse is located in the fuse block behind the side cover on the right side of the bike. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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02-24-2014, 08:11 AM	#3
jagcamp Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pensacola Posts: 34	It was the fuse. I don't have the sticker on my fuse cover so the pic was really nice to have and I was glad to know that there were separate circuits. I guess I touched a couple of wires together and blew the fuse! Thanks for the input sent quickly. Last edited by jagcamp; 02-24-2014 at 08:17 AM.
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02-24-2014, 08:38 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	That sounds like it was a nice easy fix. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-24-2014, 02:04 PM	#5
jagcamp Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pensacola Posts: 34	It was an easy and quick fix. Back on the road and blinking left and right! By the way I am the new owner with the vibration and rubbery forks. Even with my front tire at 40lbs I have more looseness than I would like. I loosened my handlebar clamps and rotated down and I like the position. My question is can I remove the rubber parts on the stock risers? Also the vibration is almost completely gone after debaffling and adding a k&n filter to the RIGHT side of the bike. It is like it was so starved for air it could not combust at just the right time. I am now delighted with my nomad. It has much more power and smoother than the test drive!! __________________ 2005, 23k Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-24-2014, 02:30 PM	#6
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	I've checked the Kawasaki parts diagrams for both the 1600 and 1500 Nomads. There are no rubber parts shown in relation to the risers. Someone had mentioned rubber pads beneath the risers. They do not appear in the diagrams. My 1600 has no rubber parts anywhere near the risers. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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02-25-2014, 04:54 AM	#7
jagcamp Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pensacola Posts: 34	Thanks, Yellow Jacket, one less thing to wonder about. I'm getting used to the feel anyway. The nomad is so much heavier than the virago is probably what I'm noticing. __________________ 2005, 23k
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02-26-2014, 03:10 PM	#8
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	.i love an easy fix !
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