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Title: Odd Turn Signal Problem Since Crash
Post by: Rickrides on May 30, 2015, 04:55:15 PM
Since I crashed last July I have had an intermittent issue with the turn signal fuse blowing when right front signal is activated.  If I unplug the right front signal wires then the right rear works just fine.  Sometimes, they both work for a while and then when I activate the right signals the fuse will blow.  Again, it works fine with just the right rear hooked up. 

I have changed out the right front signal three times.  They are mini signals from Cycle Gear.  They all worked but I thought maybe there was an issue.

This past week I stripped the outer insulation off the harness containing the right front signal wiring (and a bunch of other things).  No bare wires.  No loose wires.  No crimped wires.  I made sure the harnesses were not getting crimped when the bars were turned full lock right and left.  Both right signals worked fine when tested.  I again moved bars from lock to lock.  Signals worked fine.

Went for a ride today and the first time I activated right signals the fuse blew.   [bang] So, I disconnected the right front signal wires and carried on.  Right rear worked fine all day.

Anyone have any suggestions on what to look at next?

Thanks! 
Title: Re: Odd Turn Signal Problem Since Crash
Post by: Stuka Pilot on June 02, 2015, 01:06:35 AM
I would still suspect a wire to the front right intermittently grounding.

Try running a temporary supply wire to the front right for a while and see if it obviates the problem.
Title: Re: Odd Turn Signal Problem Since Crash
Post by: Rickrides on June 02, 2015, 08:46:17 PM
Thanks!  Not a bad idea.