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Indicator Flasher Unit?

  • tussuck
    tussuck
    2 years ago
    Check the earthing first before diving into things
  • 408
    408
    2 years ago
    Get a manual first before diving into things
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    I had an intermittent problem with the right hand blinkers ( 2002 twin cam )
    Pulled the switch apart and looked for something obvious but couldnt see anything so I sprayed it with WD40.
    I went looking for the flasher unit but couldnt find it so I sprayed every fuckin electrical thing I could see. ( the whole bike )
    The right hand blinker still didnt work and I was in the same position as wombat and was thinking I might need to take it to the bike shop.  I jumped on the bike a couple of days later and they were working fine . You fuckin beauty !
    Still working to this day.
    I am no sparky but I think there was a bad earth somewhere.
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Here's a wiring and troubleshooting guide
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    I tried following the electrical schematics in the manual but it didn't really help cos I didn't understand the drawing. 
    Try the wd40 first up.

  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    Put the little plastic tube in the nozzle of the can and have a couple of rags handy to try and keep things clean.
    You will need to remove the seat and spray the whole fuckin lot.   ( electrical )

  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Hi mate, on my 2003 soft tail, when I installed saddlebag brackets, the 2 / 4 screws go into a captive plate / nut setup. Just undo both and it'll fall out. I think you just use fingers to hold it in place to do it up. (mark them as to direction / side) Have a look at this video. No need to remove the wheel but it may pay to but the bike on a stand to lower the wheel. Good luck
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    2 years ago
    Just watch out for scratching the fender as you finish undoing the bolts - very easy to do.  Would suggest laying down some painters tape above and below the bracket as a pre-caution.
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