Indictor green light

[Tru5abi]

Just got the bike on wed and took it for a couple a rides and this morning when i was on my way to work the little green light that flashes when my indicator light is on wouldn't flash. In not use to having to turn it off so it really does help to have it working. Any ideas what could be the solution

[Easy Rider]

Just got the bike on wed and took it for a couple a rides and this morning when i was on my way to work the little green light that flashes when my indicator light is on wouldn't flash. In not use to having to turn it off so it really does help to have it working. Any ideas what could be the solution

I think I understand what you are trying to say.

When you turn on the signal, the green light does not flash but do the amber signal lights flash? Does the failure occur on both left and right signals?

If the signals DO work, then it could be just a burned out bulb under the green lens.
If the signals do NOT work, then you have a more difficult problem. First thing I would check is the fuse.

[Tru5abi]

the signals work and everything its just green light doesn't work, im gonna try and see if it the fuse i'll get back to u

[Easy Rider]

the signals work and everything its just green light doesn't work, im gonna try and see if it the fuse i'll get back to u

Is English not your first language? :roll:

To repeat a line from my previous post:

If the signals DO work, then it could be just a burned out bulb under the green lens.

OR
Bulb loose in the socket or loose or broken wire going to the bulb socket.

It is likely *** NOT *** a fuse since the signals actually work.

[GZ250]

First check the bulb. Probably it would be a burnt out bulb. Happens to my indicator and turn on bulbs. Bulbs are cheap but tricky to take out. The plastic cover is snap on then push down the plastic holder to remove the bulb. Be careful not to break the bulb.

[El_Shorto]

I understand what he's trying to say. The signals DO work, but the green signal indicator doesnt.

Now, more questions:
First, is this a problem that happens every time or just sometimes?
Second, is the bike new or used?

If its a constant problem, you probably have a burned bulb. If its an intermittent problem, then its most likely a loose or bad connection. The second is more likely with a used bike.

[El Diablo]

Was there ever a resolution to this problem. My green indicator light stopped working this afternoon but the slashers do. Was is just a bulb? My bike is new new, only 900 miles on it.

[patrick_777]

Probably just a bulb. If it was a fuse, very few lights would work, period.

This particular bulb is a pain to replace, btw. Those little boots make it very difficult to get the bulb out. Just be aware that it's a PULL-OUT bulb and NOT a TWIST-OUT bulb. If you twist it, you'll break it and/or the socket.

I folded the top down and just squeezed the bulb out carefully like you would a tube of toothpaste.

[buck-gz]

This forum has come to the rescue again. I have searched the owner's and service manuals for this issue, but they are devoid of anything on how to change these bulbs. They do say that the neutral indicator and the turn signal indicator lights are both 12Vdc, 3.4 watt lamps.

A few days ago I noticed that my turn signal indicator was not working when I put on the turn signal.

I am going to try to remove and replace the bulb tonight after dinner. I will let you know how it goes.

Thanks,

[Sarris]

The bulb replacement is easy. Gently pull up on the green lens to remove. It justs pops into a rubber receptacle. Then gently pull the rubber receptacle with the bulb inside out through the bottom. Look in the rubber receptacle to find the bulb. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. DO NOT TWIST IT!! Replace the bulb and reassemble the unit in reverse of the disassembly.

See the service manual (on site for download) page #6-24 for a detailed drawing.

Done deal.

:tup:

[El Diablo]

I'd like to give a shout out to my local Dealer - Performance Plus in Memphis. Green indicator light went out so I went by there to get a new bulb. They had the bulb, took it out to the bike and replaced it for me right then and there - No Charge. The guy said they rarely see these bulbs burn out. My bike only has 1K on it. My dealer has been extremely easy to deal with. Don't find service like that very often now a days.

[finallyinthesaddle]

I'd like to give a shout out to my local Dealer - Performance Plus in Memphis. Green indicator light went out so I went by there to get a new bulb. They had the bulb, took it out to the bike and replaced it for me right then and there - No Charge. The guy said they rarely see these bulbs burn out. My bike only has 1K on it. My dealer has been extremely easy to deal with. Don't find service like that very often now a days.

Must be a new bike thing. I got my from the local shop here (signed the papers on her the day they got in the shipment); I've only got 800 miles on her and already lost the turn signal indicator. Those aren't hard to get in, but getting them out sucks.

[buck-gz]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for the great help with the turn signal indicator light. I was able to pop the lens out of the rubber boot and pull the boot out from behind the yoke. I used a small cabinet/flathead screwdriver to lift the lens and a large pair of plastic tweezers to gently pull out the bulb.

I went by Loudoun Motorsports in Leesburg, VA. They are a dealership for Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha. I bought two of the bulbs just in case. The folks at the dealership are very friendly. I will definitely go back there for service and gear.

The bulb replacement was a snap and it works great.

:2tup:

[finallyinthesaddle]

Just as an FYI to everybody, these bulbs, believe it or not, can actually be purchased at Advanced Auto Parts (around here anyway). I got a two pack for about $3.00. They are a standard "158" bulb, which should be enough info to get bulbs of most brands. Mine were Sylvania 158's.