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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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LED Blinkers

So when I first got bike I swapped blinkers to flush LEDs. But lately I'm having trouble getting them to blink. Is it some kind of stress on the wiring setup, or do I need to add something?
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Mine does the same thing, but only when it's cold out (under 50). You might need a new flasher relay.
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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Try cleaning your switch.
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Which switch? The actual hand switch or some type of modulator?
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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See if it makes a difference if you turn on the turn sig then push up on the switch (on the handlebar). Yeah they hate the cold. Under 20* you always gotta push up.
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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The hand switch on your left grip. They get a little corrosion in the switch after some time and need a good cleaning and lubrication with dielectric grease.
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Ok I'll try the cleaning. It's 80 degrees here so I doubt it's the cold haha
I was thinking maybe it didn't like the LEDs, but it wasn't a problem when I first installed em. AND the right side usually takes a few more tries for it to start flashing. Weird
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Common problem. Nothing big.
Old Mar 31, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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If you have different time for different sides, then it's likely you have corrosion in the blinker connections as well as the switch... Have a look at all the connectors... And once you are done cleaning them, give them all a dab of di-electric grease to seal out moisture...
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