Lets try this again

[RichBaker]

In your previous thread you stated that you put LED bulbs in the back housings..... If there are LEDs in the system ANYWHERE it WILL affect flasher operation!  Put standard bulbs front and rear and report back..... otherwise you're just wasting EVERYONES time!   

[irishluck]

ok i understand the euro version. yea the haynes manual does seem messed up. everything on the bike is 87 except the frame.

In your previous thread you stated that you put LED bulbs in the back housings..... If there are LEDs in the system ANYWHERE it WILL affect flasher operation!  Put standard bulbs front and rear and report back..... otherwise you're just wasting EVERYONES time!  

no it doesnt, cause i was running the LED blinkers in the back for weeks and it worked perfectly fine not a problem, idc what anyone says about that, it isnt true cause ive been running them perfectly fine for weeks

the only reason im having a problem now is cause i added new front ones and a new handlebar switch, everything worked fine until then, so then i put the old front ones back on and the old handlebar switch and it still doesnt work, i know its  not the LED turn signals

Even before i put new LED ones in the back the rear ones were LED already when i bought the bike and they worked fine too, only reason i replaced is cause the stems were broke

[Flying Scotsman]

I put leds on my bike 1985 1100 and they didnt flash had to add the old rear bulbs back into the system to make them work.

[irishluck]

ill grab some standard turn signals from work tomorrow and put them on there and i know they work cause ive tried standard ones already

[Dan Filetti]

idc what anyone says

True dat.

I'm going for the reverse psychology angle:

OK Irish, you are right.  It simply MUST be that flasher, these other guys are idiots. Seriously spend lots of money replacing it.  I think I would buy a dozen different flashers from other bike models, until you find one that works as a replacement for you.

Best of luck to you.

Dan

[andyb]

If you are certain that it's the flasher, replace the flasher.  Rocket surgery it ain't.  It's a $8 part or so, and probably worth doing instead of rechecking the wiring (or arguing that it can't possibly be wrong).  I'd suggest getting a solid-state fixed rate flasher rather than the load dependent type (they're commonly available, if you can't find one, look at a place that sells lighting to truckers).

That said, I don't think a relay of any size is going to fix the fundamental problem here--not necessarily the one about the lights.

[SlowOldGuy]

That said, I don't think a relay of any size is going to fix the fundamental problem here--not necessarily the one about the lights.

Maybe it's time to try a solenoid.

DavidR.

[rktmanfj]

That said, I don't think a relay of any size is going to fix the fundamental problem here--not necessarily the one about the lights.

Maybe it's time to try a solenoid.

DavidR.

     

[irishluck]

If you are certain that it's the flasher, replace the flasher.  Rocket surgery it ain't.  It's a $8 part or so, and probably worth doing instead of rechecking the wiring (or arguing that it can't possibly be wrong).  I'd suggest getting a solid-state fixed rate flasher rather than the load dependent type (they're commonly available, if you can't find one, look at a place that sells lighting to truckers).

That said, I don't think a relay of any size is going to fix the fundamental problem here--not necessarily the one about the lights.

if you cant tell me where to find one for $8 i prolly would buy it buy now, but any bike site i see them on there $100+

If i could find one i would of bought it, but i cant find any cheaper than $100

[ddlewis]

If you are sure it's the relay and not your carbs...

the cheapies at the part stores ($3-$8) are probably like the stock unit and going to work best with incandescent bulbs..

however goolgle "signal flasher relay led motorcycle" turns up several and I can't find one for > $20

[ddlewis]

...however goolgle "signal flasher relay led motorcycle" turns up several and I can't find one for > $20

meaning there are several $20 and under..

[irishluck]

...however goolgle "signal flasher relay led motorcycle" turns up several and I can't find one for > $20

meaning there are several $20 and under..

I was talking about the stock flasher for the motorcycle. to replace it cause I think its bad. that one is like $100+ for it.

and even if i got one for the LED turn signals id still have to get the stock one for my bike if its bad.

[ddlewis]

I was talking about the stock flasher for the motorcycle. to replace it cause I think its bad. that one is like $100+ for it.

and even if i got one for the LED turn signals id still have to get the stock one for my bike if its bad.

Wha?  your stock one is either bad or more likely will not work with low amp LED's. (assuming it's not wired up wrong)

So I'm saying replace the old school stock unit with the newer solid state type for $20.. 

[irishluck]

I was talking about the stock flasher for the motorcycle. to replace it cause I think its bad. that one is like $100+ for it.

and even if i got one for the LED turn signals id still have to get the stock one for my bike if its bad.

Wha?  your stock one is either bad or more likely will not work with low amp LED's. (assuming it's not wired up wrong)

So I'm saying replace the old school stock unit with the newer solid state type for $20.. 

ok then let me ask you a question here, how do I go abouts wiring up a newer one to the 10pin or how ever many pins it is old stock flasher. Cause ive looked at newer flasher relays and they only have like 3 wires on them

[irishluck]

ok then let me ask you a question here, how do I go abouts wiring up a newer one to the 10pin or how ever many pins it is old stock flasher. Cause ive looked at newer flasher relays and they only have like 3 wires on them

I mean I can grab a rumble concept flasher relay from where i work for $5 brand new

(didnt mean to make a second post on this)