Signal lights

[fairweatherrider]

Just checked on the Signal Minder. Nice but $109. little too much. MAYBE I'll try to get that timer module. No riding today. BIG storms coming.

[fairweatherrider]

Well I am getting used to turning off the signal lights after my turns but I'm really getting aggravated that every time I turn the key on to ride I have to play with the switch, pushing it in a dozen times and left to right before they start working. Then they are fine for my entire ride until I stop and turn off the ignition, then aggravation again. I've sprayed with wd-40, contact cleaner, but did no good. Is it a difficult job to replace the switch or is there some other trick to fixing them without taking anything apart. My first two bikes never had signal lights. Used the old hand signals. Would appreciate any help or some "Miracle Spray".

[blaine]

The switch Is not hard to replace.Before you get a new switch,I would dissemble it and check for rust and dirt that the cleaner can't get to. :rawk:

[cayuse]

Sorry to hear of your trouble. I had exactly the same problem with mine and a few squirts of contact cleaner cleared it up. Maybe there's too much WD40 in the switch now? I used Nutrol Control Cleaner by MG Chemicals and worked the switch while I sprayed. This stuff cleans and lubricates. http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/401b.html
Maybe it's a miracle. :roll:

Good luck.

[Water Warrior 2]

If the switch doesn't work after cleaning I would try a new flasher before investing in a new highly overpriced factory switch. You may just have a really sleepy flasher and messing with the switch eventually wakes it up. A regular automotive flasher will/should work and is a lot cheaper. I believe it is just a 3 prong flasher in the bike. An electronic flasher would be best and not much more $.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

A regular automotive flasher will/should work and is a lot cheaper.

I was about to poo-poo that idea but ...........IF the flashers are "pin compatible", an auto replacement would be less than $5 and might be worth a shot.
It seems like I remember, though, that the flasher is somewhat unique in that there is something ELSE in the same physical package; but my memory can't be trusted too much lately. :roll:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

If the switch doesn't work after cleaning I would try a new flasher before investing in a new highly overpriced factory switch.

It might be better than taking a guess, to actually put a meter ( set to ohms) across the switch after cleaning it, to see if it IS the switch that's faulty. :2tup:

[blaine]

[quote=Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by "Water Warrior":3glzcppw

A regular automotive flasher will/should work and is a lot cheaper.

I was about to poo-poo that idea but ...........IF the flashers are "pin compatible", an auto replacement would be less than $5 and might be worth a shot.
It seems like I remember, though, that the flasher is somewhat unique in that there is something ELSE in the same physical package; but my memory can't be trusted too much lately. :roll:[/quote:3glzcppw]

Turn signal flasher and side stand relay are one component and cannot be replaced with a standard flasher.See page 6-29 in service manual. :2tup:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alantf

It might be better than taking a guess, to actually put a meter ( set to ohms) across the switch after cleaning it, to see if it IS the switch that's faulty. :2tup:

And better yet....be sure the bike is turned OFF when you do that !! :biggrin:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by blaine

Turn signal flasher and side stand relay are one component and cannot be replaced with a standard flasher.See page 6-29 in service manual. :2tup:

I thought so.