Turn Signal not flashing 1980 gs850gl

[jtrip]

i push the button over the light comes on and stays on no flashing nothing just stays on so what could it be any idea can i fix it ?? and how to fix it dont need to get pulled over for something stupid like that lol any help would be great

[cowboyup3371]

Check and make sure you still have the flasher relay. The PO for my bike removed it and put a loopback wire into the plug. Picked up a 2 prong car flasher at Oreilly's Auto and they work now.

[jtrip]

where is the relay located at on the bike

[BassCliff]

Hi,

It's under the right side cover. See the "Turn Signal Relay Replacement" guide on my website for pictures. While you're there, download a manual from my website. It will help you get familiar with your bike.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[jtrip]

i looked and i fliped out the wires have been cut on the box and wires run str8 to lights sh$$ now i dont know what to do can i put a car relay to the lights just behind the fuse box if so what kinda relay will i need

[BassCliff]

Hi,

See my previous post.



Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[cowboyup3371]

i looked and i fliped out the wires have been cut on the box and wires run str8 to lights sh$$ now i dont know what to do can i put a car relay to the lights just behind the fuse box if so what kinda relay will i need

Basscliff's post has all the answers you need but in short order yes. That is exactly what I did. Just get new connectors and rework your wiring. Don't worry about messing up. I don't know much either about wiring but I got mine working just fine.

[Skee]

finding the relay

Had the same thing happen to me, spent a bit of time searching for that relay. Found it by removing the battery, it was dangling by it's wire between the engine and the battery. Hope this helps.