flashers stay lit, wont blink - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

larryw597 · 09-28-2007, 07:39 PM

HI,

I have a 73 suzuki ts 125k and the blinkers stay but dont blink on / off. I tried replacing the flasher relay and still doesnt blink, only stays on. It is a 6 volt system. Please help with any ideas!! Thanks

bigE · 09-29-2007, 12:09 AM

Are they the stock blinkers? I once had that problem when trying to use LED's as blinkers on my cruiser....

larryw597 · 09-29-2007, 07:43 AM

No they are aftermarket blinkers. they are replacements same as originals no led. this system is 6 volt.

larryw597 · 10-07-2007, 12:46 PM

The wattage on the flasher is 17 watts x 2 bulbs. The aftermarket bulbs were 8 watts. I installed the larger bulbs ,17 watts, and blinkers started working!! There wasnt enough voltage draw to engage the flasher unit. I hope this helps out someone else who is having trouble with 6 volt turn signals.

mike-s · 10-12-2007, 02:16 AM

i was just about to suggest something along those lines (i.e. 6v system, stock globes, new flasher) Another thing to think about is perhaps the original blinker was a 6v one, was shot, then you put a 12v one in.

anyway glad to see you got it working.

09-28-2007, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
larryw597 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	flashers stay lit, wont blink HI, I have a 73 suzuki ts 125k and the blinkers stay but dont blink on / off. I tried replacing the flasher relay and still doesnt blink, only stays on. It is a 6 volt system. Please help with any ideas!! Thanks

10-07-2007, 12:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
larryw597 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	Fixed!! The wattage on the flasher is 17 watts x 2 bulbs. The aftermarket bulbs were 8 watts. I installed the larger bulbs ,17 watts, and blinkers started working!! There wasnt enough voltage draw to engage the flasher unit. I hope this helps out someone else who is having trouble with 6 volt turn signals.

10-12-2007, 02:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
mike-s Kickstand Operator Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: RF900RT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 292	i was just about to suggest something along those lines (i.e. 6v system, stock globes, new flasher) Another thing to think about is perhaps the original blinker was a 6v one, was shot, then you put a 12v one in. anyway glad to see you got it working. __________________ Three years, five bikes, and still tickin!

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09-29-2007, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 289	Are they the stock blinkers? I once had that problem when trying to use LED's as blinkers on my cruiser....

09-29-2007, 07:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
larryw597 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5	No they are aftermarket blinkers. they are replacements same as originals no led. this system is 6 volt.

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