weak turn signals

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weak turn signals

17 Feb 2018 17:28

Front and rear turn signals are weak, dim, and they flicker more so than blink. The electrical system is completely overhauled on the bike but the sigs were doing the same thing before the overhaul (custom wiring, new stator, new ignition, new coils, etc)

What's my first try? Could it be the relay? I haven't changed the bulbs yet either.

'78 KZ650B

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Re: weak turn signals

17 Feb 2018 17:46

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Weak relay.
Steve

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Re: weak turn signals

17 Feb 2018 19:26

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I had similar problems with the turn signals on my 1977 KZ650-C1. I replaced the turn signal relay with a Tridon/Stant 552 2 prong unit, and the problem was permanently solved. The Tridon/Stant unit was a perfect fit in the same rubber sleeve as the original relay; no muss / no fuss. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: weak turn signals

17 Feb 2018 20:56

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dur65geo wrote: Front and rear turn signals are weak, dim, and they flicker more so than blink. The electrical system is completely overhauled on the bike but the sigs were doing the same thing before the overhaul (custom wiring, new stator, new ignition, new coils, etc)

What's my first try? Could it be the relay? I haven't changed the bulbs yet either.

'78 KZ650B

Do you, by chance, have a Dyna S ignition?
If so, keep an eye on your battery voltage. That is, take note if the starter gets slow to crank etc.

1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.

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