lazy four-way flashers

[Gone in 60]

When I leave work in the evening, I can see the reflection of both the front and back of my bike in my office, and the one behind me. When I get on the bike, it's a good opportunity to give all of my lights a quick test since I can see both front and back.

Lately, when I hit the four-way flasher, only the left lights come on for a few seconds, then the right side lights join in. Does that sound normal?

[GoldOxide_imp]

Interesting observation Gin60.

I routinely do the same to ensure I have a known margin of safety in regards to indicators. I do not recall that behaviour on my CB1100.

[max]

Two questions Gin, is the engine running when you do the test and does the fuel pump sound it's normal energetic self?

Provided all four filaments in the indicators are ok it could be an indication of a battery going out and/or a poor contact somewhere.

According to the diagram the right-hand e-flasher switch has the same three wires as the left hand one, the left hand connects either the left or the right hand indicators as desired but the right hand switch just connects the flasher feed ( grey ) to both left and right hand indicators at the same time ( double pole switch ), i suspect the right hand switch contacts, could be worth a "spritz" with contact cleaner and some back and forth mechanical action.




Hope this helps, cheers

[Houtman_imp]

When I leave work in the evening, I can see the reflection of both the front and back of my bike in my office, and the one behind me. When I get on the bike, it's a good opportunity to give all of my lights a quick test since I can see both front and back.

Lately, when I hit the four-way flasher, only the left lights come on for a few seconds, then the right side lights join in. Does that sound normal?

This sounds political to me !

[Gone in 60]

You're probably right, Max, about the switch contacts. I have only used the four way switch to test all four lights at once, while parked as I described. Makes sense that there might be some tarnish on the contacts. By contrast, the turn signal switch is used repeatedly on each ride.

When I do my test, engine is on, so not a battery/power supply issue.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Two questions Gin, is the engine running when you do the test and does the fuel pump sound it's normal energetic self?

Provided all four filaments in the indicators are ok it could be an indication of a battery going out and/or a poor contact somewhere.

According to the diagram the right-hand e-flasher switch has the same three wires as the left hand one, the left hand connects either the left or the right hand indicators as desired but the right hand switch just connects the flasher feed ( grey ) to both left and right hand indicators at the same time ( double pole switch ), i suspect the right hand switch contacts, could be worth a "spritz" with contact cleaner and some back and forth mechanical action.




Hope this helps, cheers

When I leave work in the evening, I can see the reflection of both the front and back of my bike in my office, and the one behind me. When I get on the bike, it's a good opportunity to give all of my lights a quick test since I can see both front and back.

Lately, when I hit the four-way flasher, only the left lights come on for a few seconds, then the right side lights join in. Does that sound normal?

This sounds political to me !

... as well as a right-handed flasher in the mix too!

[Cormanus]

Enough, gentlemen.