Installed new handlebars on a 72 CL350 twin, but turn signals not working?

[rubin]

I replaced the handlebars and went through the process of rewiring. Being a gluten for punishment, I decided to replace the coils and condenser as well. Not surprisingly, pulling it apart was fairly easy. Putting it back together...

Well I know the bike runs, as I took it out tonight and it started quickly and easily on the first kick. I have brake lights and a headlight (with high beam working). Turn signals are another story. I have tried a few different things, but I am not sure where the problem lies. I am guessing a ground, but...

Any ideas on common problems found? They are the stock units with only one wire coming from each light. This is the last hurdle to go till I can get her saftied and on the road and the nice weather has got me really wanting to get it done with quick.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Big R]

They don't come on at all? I'd say double check the fuse / bulbs 1st, the connections behind the headlamp 2nd, then in the actual turn signal switch 3rd.

 

[bobjohnson]

So theres 5 wires all together coming to the switch right? 4 positives for the flashers and a common ground? Or do they all ground seperately from the signal themselves? Since theyre all not working, id guess its a common ground, make sure thats connected properly and grounded properly first, then id guess the fuse. But since they worked before you rewired everything, id lean towards a bad ground first.

 

[rubin]

Well I found the issue with the turn signals. The left hand switch is shot. I tried to repair it, but with my usual skill was able to make it slightly worse :'(. I am now in the market for a new switch. Anyone has an extra lying around and not being used, I would greatly appreciate it. I will be postin' this in the Wanted section. Cheers!

 

[baby elephant guy]

i have one off a 72 cb350 that should work... dont know if its any good or not... bought off non running parts bike... looks good though...

 

[rubin]

Thanks for the offer, but I got it to work. Had to use some wooden shims to brace the switch plate, but it works well. Hate to use a decent switch when I can repair, no matter how pathetically, my current one. Looks like I can get her safetied soon after all.