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    Directionals

    My directionals started doing something interesting today. They blink as long as the bike is rolling. If I come to a stop, they stop blinking but start back up as soon as I start rolling again. Any ideas what I should start looking for?
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    #2
    Corrosion, loose bulb, poor ground.
    Are the first three that come to mind.

    Does it do that on both sides?

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      #3
      Just a thought, but might check battery volts and charging system. May not have enough volts when bike is just idleing for them to blink, but when you get rpms up it does? terrylee

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        #4
        Originally posted by Notz View Post
        Corrosion, loose bulb, poor ground.
        Are the first three that come to mind.

        Does it do that on both sides?
        It does it on both sides. Bulbs are all tight, no corrosion (went through all the wiring a few months ago) and ground appears good.

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          #5
          Originally posted by terrylee View Post
          Just a thought, but might check battery volts and charging system. May not have enough volts when bike is just idleing for them to blink, but when you get rpms up it does? terrylee
          That could be. I'll have to check that over the weekend.

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            #6
            I wonder if it could have something to due with the brake light circuit.....At stop with brakes on....possibly wires pinched together?
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              #7
              It could happen if the motor is running, the bike is idling, with lights and brake light on. If so, do they start flashing if you push up the RPM's a bit?

              If so you may need to check your battery and charging system re: Stator Papers.

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                #8
                cchhhhaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggggiiiinnngggggggg... ... I'm guessing bad battery, but that's just a guess.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                  I wonder if it could have something to due with the brake light circuit.....At stop with brakes on....possibly wires pinched together?
                  I'll actually have to see what happens without the brakes engaged.

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                    Originally posted by Matchless View Post
                    It could happen if the motor is running, the bike is idling, with lights and brake light on. If so, do they start flashing if you push up the RPM's a bit?

                    If so you may need to check your battery and charging system re: Stator Papers.

                    I'll have to try that tomorrow and see if there is a change.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by azr View Post
                      cchhhhaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggggiiiinnngggggggg... ... I'm guessing bad battery, but that's just a guess.
                      Battery is almost brand new - bought it in March.

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                        #12
                        Yep, next time it happens, release the brake to turn the light off. If that does not start them flashing, add some throttle to get the RPM up a bit.

                        I'll bet they start flashing again when you get over 2000 RPM.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Steve View Post
                          Yep, next time it happens, release the brake to turn the light off. If that does not start them flashing, add some throttle to get the RPM up a bit.

                          I'll bet they start flashing again when you get over 2000 RPM.

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                          If that is the case, where should I look in the electrical system to fix it ?

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                            #14
                            The charging system.....

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by GateKeeper View Post
                              The charging system.....

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                              I was hoping for something a little more specific. I can spin a wrench but multimeters baffle me.

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