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shakes

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Hi,

Just got the bike back from the rego check and my indicators flash alternatively from front to back rather than at the same time.
Is this meant to be? If not any idea's of were to start looking? Apart from swapping around a couple of earths I have no clue on what it could be.

Secondly, is there a way to power the system to check for faults rather than starting the bike each time? It will make my trouble shooting much much quicker.

Thanks.
 
so - I essentially only know enough about wiring to be dangerous.

Being my front indicators are relatively new, and the rear looks to be OEM.. the resistance being 0.8 and 2.5 ohms respectively.

Could this be causing my issue? (bike has no wheels/seat/tank currently, later in the week when I can kick it I'll trouble shoot this by swapping a front with a rear so the same ones are on the same side... If someone could even hint that I am on the right track or if I'm way off it would be appreciated)
 
Just to clarify... what happens when you signal right or signal left? That side works or no?
 
Are turn indicators powered 12VDC+ and turn indicator switching 12VDC-?? I had similar issue until I verified turn relay was wired 12VDC- and onto turn switch then 12VDC+ to lights and then each side to left / right sides of switch. This corrected my issue. If you have harness plugs connecting each light to their respective circuits could have loose pin in one of these plug connectors... ?? could be a loose pin/heat issue...
 
Sonreir said:
Just to clarify... what happens when you signal right or signal left? That side works or no?
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Both sides work. And work as left 'or' right. But they flash front to rear rather than both at once.

davidstipek said:
Are turn indicators powered 12VDC+ and turn indicator switching 12VDC-?? I had similar issue until I verified turn relay was wired 12VDC- and onto turn switch then 12VDC+ to lights and then each side to left / right sides of switch. This corrected my issue. If you have harness plugs connecting each light to their respective circuits could have loose pin in one of these plug connectors... ?? could be a loose pin/heat issue...
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The bike runs AC as far as I understand so not that. I'll throw the multimeter around tomorrow and find out for sure.

The wiring is average and has suffered the perils of riding off road for a number of years, so good chance its earth. It also looks like the original flasher relay. I'm starting with that tomorrow.
 
So long as they're working, I wouldn't worry about whether the fronts and backs flash at the same time or not.
 
I'd love to ignore them. But unfortunately it was something the picked as part of my registration check.
 
OK... things to check:

*Some bikes use the signals as running lights. Make sure you have the correct wires plugged in to the signals in the correct spots. For instance, for the left hand turn side, Honda uses an orange wire for the signal and an orange/white wire for the running light.
*The switch might be from a different bike, which may cause you problems.
*Flasher relay could be a problem, but I'll admit this is mostly a guess. I've not heard of a flasher causing this problem and I'm not sure how it would, anyway.
 
Sonreir said:
OK... things to check:

*Some bikes use the signals as running lights. Make sure you have the correct wires plugged in to the signals in the correct spots. For instance, for the left hand turn side, Honda uses an orange wire for the signal and an orange/white wire for the running light. Not the case here.
*The switch might be from a different bike, which may cause you problems. As far as I'm aware it's stock, but who know's on a 22yr old bike.
*Flasher relay could be a problem, but I'll admit this is mostly a guess. I've not heard of a flasher causing this problem and I'm not sure how it would, anyway. I really don't see how as by the diagram they are wired in parralell.
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I have been told that due to a low output factory stator they run front-rear to save battery... Having only 1 relay I don't see how this is possible.
 
I think sorted. Seems its designed that way. relay splits at the switch front and rear.

Orange and blue are left and right.
Grey is two feeds from the relay.

Looooong shot, does anyone have a scan of the bit of the manual that says this is how its designed? Not in my haynes manual :mad:

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All my diagrams for the XR (that have turn signals) show only one output for each signal. One orange wire and one light blue wire.

If it were me, I'd look at getting a new switch or making some modifications. If the latter is something you'd care to undertake, I'd be happy to walk you though it.
 
Thanks for offer. I already owe you at least a beer or coffee.

Possible this winter, definite next winter it will be getting a full rewire. Bigger stator, DC system with a small battery. Wanky magnetic 'immobiliser' and micro switches, loom hidden as much as possible etc.

I'll have learnt alot more by then, but expect a barrage of dumb questions.
 
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