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Tibarus wrote:
Sparkle wrote:
Many years ago a wise old motorcyle guy told me that motorcycle electrical problems are almost always the battery.
Tibby wrote:
It can't be, it's a brand new batt, I got it JUST this weekend
I've seen plenty of new batteries that do not get properly charged when new. Put a voltmeter on it and make sure you are getting 13 plus volts. If not trickle charge it and test it again.
I spent more years than I care to admit in the bike business. Like Sparkle says, most problems like this are caused but the battery. Easy test is to revthe engine when the signals stop flashing. This is often enough to step up the voltage and get the relay working again. If that occurs trickle charge your new battery. Often bike charging systems simply can't run lights, signals etc and charge a battery at the same time. Don't ask why, probably engineers or cost accountants.
If it's the relay go buy an "electronic' or variable relay from NAPA. Variable load (resistance) flasher units are available for a pittance (<$5). Besides the low price, the other benefit of using for a generic electronic flasher relay is that external conditions do not determine flashing speed, which is electronically and internally regulated by the relay assembly. In fact, the "variable load" designation means that the flasher will function with different wattage bulbs, variations in circuit resistance, etc.
We used to do this on old Jap bikes because the stock flashers only worked either within the warranty period or for 30 feet or 30 seconds whichever came first and cost about 25 bucks.
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