The turn signals on my GS450 work ok when I'm moving along but stop working when the bike is idling with the lights on and I pull the brake lever. I've tried another known good battery with the same results. I've checked the voltage and the signals work at 12.5V but the relay does not click if the voltage goes below 12.2V (the idling voltage with the lights and the brake light on). I was wondering what else the problem could be (besides the flasher unit) as I cannot source it locally and it will take a couple of weeks to get here from overseas, especially at this time of the year. Thanks for any suggestions.
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Turn signals problem
- Thread starter ssco156
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If you still have the original 30-year old flasher relay on, a modern non-thermal replacement can be had cheaply off ebay.
I'd recommend doing the checks as outlined in the stator papers: http://www.thegsresources.com/statorpapers.php and report back.
I'd recommend doing the checks as outlined in the stator papers: http://www.thegsresources.com/statorpapers.php and report back.
Many thanks for your reply. I've gone through the checks and the voltages are all within specs. However, I then measured the voltage at the flasher unit plug (engine not running and unit not plugged in) and found that it was 11.4V with the lights on and 10.9V with the lights and brake light on. So it looks like there is a substantial voltage drop somewhere. So next step will be to check all the connections and clean up the contacts in the switches.
Had similar issues. Eventually it was fixed by replacing the handlebar switch module although the real problem may have been the plug under the tank.
