Turn Signals Again

[Guest]

I installed new aftermarket turn signals to all four positions. They are single filament, two wires, 12v/23w bulbs. In other words, they basically match the OEM signals. I tried the goofy low wattage bulbs/units but, of course, they didn't draw enough current to work the flasher.

The battery is new, fully charged and on a tender. The turn signal relay is brand new, gets 12+ volts and there’s an audible ‘click’ when thumbing the switch at the handlebar.
All four signals light up, nice and bright rather than dull half-lit but they do not flash.

I checked the connections dozens of times and everything is tight and clean. The lights are even grounded to a clean spot on the frame.

What am I missing in order to get them to wink? Thanks...

[BigD_83]

Do they wink with the engine running?

[BadMonk]

Thanks...I was just thinking about that...because my motor hasn't started yet on this rebuild. Probably this weekend. That could make a difference by supplying a bit more juice, right?

[BigD_83]

I'm no electrical genius, but I've seen it before.

As a sanity check, wait to see what happens when you fire it up. If the indicators work with the motor on, then you can be pretty confident that there is some extra resistance somewhere in the circuit, and you should track it down to correct it.

[BadMonk]

Sanity is a good thing to retain on a rebuild. This one is just about done.

I'll move on with the motor and see what happens. On the upside, they're not mandated on this bike in PA but I'd still rather have them functioning.
(Just wondering - what if they don't wink with the motor on?)

[BadMonk]

Turn signal issue - Solved
Starting the motor - Not so much