Turn signals

ldhthept · 12-26-2021, 10:39 AM

My R rear turn signal would blink sporadically and then at times work as it should after I fiddled with the switch. Now both the R front and rear stay on all the time. I

ldhthept · 12-26-2021, 10:41 AM

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ldhthept · 12-26-2021, 10:44 AM

I suspect the switch but it seems to function smoothly. No obvious grounding seen and both bulbs are good. I plan to have a look in there and clean/lubricate everything. Anything I need to know about, electrical is not my strong suit. Any ideas/help appreciated.

andyvh1959 · 12-26-2021, 11:41 AM

Check the wiring into the headlight bucket. My turn signals were also funky; left one worked fine the right one would only stay steady. I went into the headlight bucket to check the wiring and found a wiring issue. Fixed that and all is back to normal.

Suggest you get the bike upright, sitting on it, key on, operate the turn signals and swings the handlebars back and forth. If the turn signals work ok, then not, as you move the handlebar it likely indicates a wiring issue, like a ground fault or broken power wire to the turn signal.

Electrical doesn't have to be a "strong suit" to be able to trace basic wiring problems.

**Sabre-t** · 12-26-2021, 01:38 PM

Sounds like a dirty switch to me. I prefer to take it apart, clean it, and apply some dielectric grease for lubrication and to keep moisture out. Some prefer to just spray some WD-40, or contact cleaner in to clean out the gunk that causes contact issues. Just because it seems to work smoothly does not mean the contacts are not gunked up.

spby52 · 12-27-2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabre-t

Sounds like a dirty switch to me. I prefer to take it apart, clean it, and apply some dielectric grease for lubrication and to keep moisture out. Some prefer to just spray some WD-40, or contact cleaner in to clean out the gunk that causes contact issues. Just because it seems to work smoothly does not mean the contacts are not gunked up.

The Black Knight · 12-27-2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabre-t

Sounds like a dirty switch to me. I prefer to take it apart, clean it, and apply some dielectric grease for lubrication and to keep moisture out. Some prefer to just spray some WD-40, or contact cleaner in to clean out the gunk that causes contact issues. Just because it seems to work smoothly does not mean the contacts are not gunked up.

12-26-2021, 10:39 AM	#1
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,037	Turn signals My R rear turn signal would blink sporadically and then at times work as it should after I fiddled with the switch. Now both the R front and rear stay on all the time. I Login or Register to Remove Ads
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andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 767	Check the wiring into the headlight bucket. My turn signals were also funky; left one worked fine the right one would only stay steady. I went into the headlight bucket to check the wiring and found a wiring issue. Fixed that and all is back to normal. Suggest you get the bike upright, sitting on it, key on, operate the turn signals and swings the handlebars back and forth. If the turn signals work ok, then not, as you move the handlebar it likely indicates a wiring issue, like a ground fault or broken power wire to the turn signal. Electrical doesn't have to be a "strong suit" to be able to trace basic wiring problems. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	Sounds like a dirty switch to me. I prefer to take it apart, clean it, and apply some dielectric grease for lubrication and to keep moisture out. Some prefer to just spray some WD-40, or contact cleaner in to clean out the gunk that causes contact issues. Just because it seems to work smoothly does not mean the contacts are not gunked up. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,037	Why does this site do this?
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12-26-2021, 10:44 AM	#3
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,037	I suspect the switch but it seems to function smoothly. No obvious grounding seen and both bulbs are good. I plan to have a look in there and clean/lubricate everything. Anything I need to know about, electrical is not my strong suit. Any ideas/help appreciated.
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