Indicator Problem

[DanHam]

Was testing the lights etc.. before on my bike and I noticed that if my ignition or sidelights are on then my indicators work, but if I switch to main or full beam then my indicators flash about 3 times then stop then flash again one or twice then dont work altogether unless I switch back to side lights.
It it the same when the bike is running.

I have been told that its a nackered indicator relay, is this the case?

Thanks

[Fish]

Hi Dan

i just received my baby yesterday and iv got a similar prob
my right side indicator light does work but when i switch
to the left it doesnt work. i think its my indicator switch
but not to sure and i have no idea how check this out.
hopefully the nice people on this forum can help us out

[Biscuits]

'ow do
danham yours sounds like a bad earth? (i'm really no expert, could be due to a lack of mammary grease in the dolphin flange for all i know) but i'd check the wiring before the components.

fish is yours a '30? uk or jap spec? have you tested for voltage at both indie plugs?
i only ask 'cos my '24 is a yank import ( i think), the sidelights (were) permanently on and until i cut the (white striped) wire into the indie multi plugs i had all sorts of lighting problems.

[Mr_Fen]

not meaning to hijack the thread but my indicators switch turns right ok but doesn't seem to like turning left,
(I call it the Zoolander effect)

is it worth getting a replacement switch or could a spray of WD40 do some good in there?

[Biscuits]

you could try swapping the indicators (should be multiplugs inside the fairing) over, and see if one side plays up? would pinpoint the problem

[Cammo]

not meaning to hijack the thread but my indicators switch turns right ok but doesn't seem to like turning left,
(I call it the Zoolander effect)

is it worth getting a replacement switch or could a spray of WD40 do some good in there?

This is a common problem on nc30's. Open it up, take it apart, clean out all the grease and crud and give it a good spray with electrical contact spray, working all the parts as you spray it. That'll fix it up.

There's a good chance a replacement one will be just as stuffed, easier to fix your own it's not a difficult job.

[Mr_Fen]

yah for stick shift!

WD40 with the nozzle jammed into the switch seems to have sorted it out :)

[DanHam]

Thanks, ill have a look around it

[Cammo]

WD40 with the nozzle jammed into the switch seems to have sorted it out :)

Nice one!

Just a heads up though, the problem will come back unless you wipe all the muck off the contacts inside, an easy 10 minute job to do properly!