Intermittent turn signal 83GS750ES

[salty_monk]

On my friends bike, 100% stock....

The right side will only come on if he first flicks it left & then quickly right.. this does not work every time but if it does they then work as they should (until the next time he tries to use them).

left side works fine.

I suspect switch in the control needs looking at, anyone think of anything else that would be more or just as likely??

Dan

[BassCliff]

Hi Dan,

Yes, I would start with the switch too. Sometimes it's a process of elimination.

Hey, why don't you plan a ride through some of those Mailbu canyons soon? Let's get the gang together.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[salty_monk]

Thanks Cliff...

I just got back from one.... that's how I know about the turn signal

Would be good to get us all up there sometime soon... we can ride there no problems in December for sure.

Dan

[SVSooke]

Had a similar problem on my 85.One side would not flash,can't remember which side.Took out the flasher and used one from one of my 83 parts bikes.Both sides now work.I'm at a loss as to why(shrugs).

[OldVet66]

I don't know if that model has the older style self canceling unit, but I found that the distance counter in My '78 turn signal wiring, in the clocks, caused intermittent and erratic operation of the turn signals.

[JimW]

Has your friend replaced anything in the circuit recently (bulb, turn signal stalks, etc.)? If so, it's possible that the new item has higher resistance than what was replaced.

It could also be a sign of low output in the charging system. A quick test would be to temporarily remove the headlamp fuse and see if the signals operate properly.

[salty_monk]

No recent changes.... Guess I'll have to have a hunt for it for him!