How to Check Signal Flasher is Working?

[Markus]

Hi -
I've been trying to install a set of LED signals on my 2000 M900ie with no success. Had a problem with the Clear Alternatives flasher unit I matched to the LEDs so I reinstalled the factory flasher (3-pin black box marked w/ Guilera). I reinstalled the factory unit and reattached the stock signals (all 4 bulbs work, I checked that) and nothing happens. I put a load meter on the flasher and I am getting 12v when I engage the turn signal switch L or R but no lights actually come on and the unit does not click. However, when i turn the ignition switch to "on" there is a single click from the flasher unit. Is my stock flasher unit toast? Is there some other way to check if the stock flasher unit is toast other than reattaching the 4 bulbs?
Thanks.
Mark

[Howie]

Hi -
I've been trying to install a set of LED signals on my 2000 M900ie with no success. Had a problem with the Clear Alternatives flasher unit I matched to the LEDs so I reinstalled the factory flasher (3-pin black box marked w/ Guilera). I reinstalled the factory unit and reattached the stock signals (all 4 bulbs work, I checked that) and nothing happens. I put a load meter on the flasher and I am getting 12v when I engage the turn signal switch L or R but no lights actually come on and the unit does not click. However, when i turn the ignition switch to "on" there is a single click from the flasher unit. Is my stock flasher unit toast? Is there some other way to check if the stock flasher unit is toast other than reattaching the 4 bulbs?
Thanks.
Mark

Assuming the bike still has the original flasher, ground terminal 31, apply 12V to terminal 49 (brown/black) wire.  the remaining terminal (terminal 49 purple wire) needs to go through a load (bulb or resister will do) the relay should click.  Or you could go the easy route.  Any cheap automotive 3 prong relay will work with the stock signals, just go buy one.

[Markus]

Assuming the bike still has the original flasher, ground terminal 31, apply 12V to terminal 49 (brown/black) wire.  the remaining terminal (terminal 49 purple wire) needs to go through a load (bulb or resister will do) the relay should click.  Or you could go the easy route.  Any cheap automotive 3 prong relay will work with the stock signals, just go buy one.

Thanks Howie! It's the original flasher. I'll try running a current through it as per your suggestion. That said, I'll probably just end up at NAPA and spend the $10 on a new one anyway.
 

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Edit: I just picked up a generic 3-prong flasher from Canadian Tire, plugged it in, and it worked. Thanks for the help!