How does the rear turn signal work on a motorcycle?
When I removed the front signal and hit the switch the rear turn signal came on, though it didn’t flash. That little light hadn’t turned on in over a week and I was fed up with hand signalling. This was exciting.
What to look for in a motorcycle wiring diagram?
If all looks OK, get out your wiring diagram and find out what color wires you need to test. If the turn signals don’t work and the lights do, you do not need to test the lights. Start at the offending turn signals and find out what color wires go to them. Look for the hot wire going to the turn signals.
When does the wiring on a motorcycle wear out?
Wiring does not wear out like a valve or piston ring. Unless there is physical damage, like from a crash or a short overheating the wire and melting the wire covering, the wire will work forever. The problems comes when the wire corrodes at the ends where the wires plug into something. Sometimes, you only need to unplug and replug the connection.
Why do the lights on my bike not work?
However, the electric start still doesn’t work. I also noticed that several times (but not all the time), when I was pressing buttons like the electric start or the high beam, my bike would die again and I would have to wiggle the ignition unit again to get lights. I also tried run-starting it, but no luck.
When I removed the front signal and hit the switch the rear turn signal came on, though it didn’t flash. That little light hadn’t turned on in over a week and I was fed up with hand signalling. This was exciting.
How do you remove a turn signal bulb?
“Before you go ripping everything apart, unscrew the turn signal lens and take it off. Reach in, push the bulb inwards and twist to remove the turn signal bulb from the housing. Try it without one turn signal and see what happens.”
How can I tell if my motorcycle is having electrical problems?
Connect your multimeter leads to the connector and check for resistance by setting your meter to Ohms. Compare your readings with your shop manual’s specifications to see if they are within range. You can also check the gap between the coil and the magnet. Make sure that it is gapped to the manual’s specs.