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08 Aug 2013 21:49 - 08 Aug 2013 21:50 #600497 by QNman
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I have a 1983 kz750-H4 (LTD) 4-cylinder.

The turn signals have worked perfectly well - until yesterday. All signals are stock, regular bulbs - no LEDs. Now, when I hit the signal switch, the signals either flash really fast or not at all - intermittently. Is there a flasher that needs replacing?
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08 Aug 2013 22:30 #600506 by MFolks
Replied by MFolks on topic Turn signals acting weird
Your bike has two of the silver can flasher relays; one controls the 4 way signals, the other the turn signals. The front bulbs will be #1157 dual filament bulbs, and the rear ones will be #1156. It's possible the turn signal flasher is failing, but new bulbs all the way around should help in troubleshooting.

I'd open up the turn signal housings, looking for loose ground wires & possible corroded connections.

Color Codes On Most Kawasaki’s (written for 1980’s bikes)

HEADLIGHT
RED with BLACK stripe, High Beam.
RED with YELLOW stripe, Low Beam.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT Can be an # 1157 dual filament bulb
RED, Running or Tail Light.
BLUE,(sometimes with a Red stripe) Brake Light Circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL,Can be an #1157 dual filament bulb
GREEN, Left front turn signal circuit.
BLUE, Left front running light circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL,Can be an # 1157 dual filament bulb
GREY, Right front turn signal circuit.
BLUE, Right front running light circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL,Can be an #1156 single filament bulb
GREEN, Left rear turn signal circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL,Can be an #1156 single filament bulb
GREY, Right rear turn signal circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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15 Aug 2013 22:59 #601626 by QNman
Replied by QNman on topic Turn signals acting weird
Update - it was the flasher. Replaced it, and the signals work fine. I guess 30-year old flashers wear out after a while... B)

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15 Aug 2013 23:53 #601635 by MFolks
Replied by MFolks on topic Turn signals acting weird
Yep, the moving thermal contacts suffer metal fatigue & break off. If you go with the electronic flasher relays, they should have increased life vs what came with the bike, and have the benefit of being able to used LED"s without resistors.

1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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