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Title: Possible causes for dead turn signal & hi/low beam indicators?
Post by: TurkeyChicken on April 23, 2009, 07:52:52 AM
I've had my bike since October and have dealt with this issue, but it's finally starting to get to the point where i want those indicators working.

They simply don't do anything if my turn signals are on or if my high beam is active.  Is there a set of steps I should take to troubleshoot why they aren't working?

I'm not sure if it's dead bulbs, a bad fuse, broken wire, etc.

Any help on where to start the search would be great!
Title: Re: Possible causes for dead turn signal & hi/low beam indicators?
Post by: sledge on April 23, 2009, 07:59:45 AM
Checking the bulbs would be a good starting point.
Title: Re: Possible causes for dead turn signal & hi/low beam indicators?
Post by: TurkeyChicken on April 23, 2009, 08:22:19 AM
I'm assuming they just pull out?
Title: Re: Possible causes for dead turn signal & hi/low beam indicators?
Post by: TurkeyChicken on April 23, 2009, 10:20:27 AM
It was the bulbs.  The new ones aren't as bright as the neutral and oil lights, but they'll do for now.  at least i have an indicator.

They sure were a pain in the balls to remove though  >:(
Title: Re: Possible causes for dead turn signal & hi/low beam indicators?
Post by: sledge on April 23, 2009, 12:08:42 PM
If you unfasten the tacho and speedo cables then undo the two 10mm nuts on the chrome headed bolts either side of the pilot lights you can move the whole panel a couple of inches forward. It gives you a bit more room to play with and makes replacing the bulbs a lot easier......but I guess its doesnt matter now.
Title: Re: Possible causes for dead turn signal & hi/low beam indicators?
Post by: TurkeyChicken on April 23, 2009, 12:54:02 PM
Quote from: sledge on April 23, 2009, 12:08:42 PM
If you unfasten the tacho and speedo cables then undo the two 10mm nuts on the chrome headed bolts either side of the pilot lights you can move the whole panel a couple of inches forward. It gives you a bit more room to play with and makes replacing the bulbs a lot easier......but I guess its doesnt matter now.

yeah, that's basically what i ended up doing.  i still need the little plastic cover for the turn signal indicator.  it's been missing since i bought the bike.