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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Default Bike keeps dying

Recently changed all 4 turn signals with stock ones. But randomly, when i signal to turn the bike shuts off.
when this occurs, the high beam indicator, red light, and both turn signals light up on the dash. The low beam goes dim and if i try to switch on the high beam when the low beam goes dim it wont come on at all so im riding in the dark.
But if i dont use the turn signal, the bike runs fine and then after some time, no specific time frame, the bike's electrical system starts working fine again.

Also, are the rear turn signals suppose to light up with the brake light?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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re-check your wiring. Something isnt wired right. There rear turn signals are not supposed to light up when you hit the brake. You could have a malfunction turn signal relay.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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do your self a favor go on e-bay and buy a service manual, it will have a wireing diagram in the book.
all you'll have to do is match up the right color wire it's not hard but will take you a little time.
sounds like you did a real good job (lol). good luck.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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the wires are matched up correctly, i d/led the service manual online and matched the colors.

Also, what i meant to say was, are the rear turn signal lights supposed to be on at all times but u already answered that.

I also noticed that only the turn signal cuts the bike off when the conditions are set, if i use the horn or use high beam it doesnt shut off.

Could it possibly be a short because it comes and goes no matter what the weather conditions are or how the bike is being ridden.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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One more thing, When it dies, I have to turn off the turn signal or else it wont start. Once off, the bike starts right back up.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Your wires for the front blinkers have to be killing the bike somehow which means something is not right no matter how right you think it is. The rear blinkers only come on when you flick them on.

retrace the front blinkers and see if its either shorted out somewhere or you crossed them.


 
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