Weird Lighting Problem

[Ventureless]

Ok so I went to wire up my LED driving light. Light works great and I am adding a second one. The problem is that when I power up the bike, all the lights start blinking. I thought ok it is the new light. Disconnect the light (which was wired separately from all other lights so no reason it should have been causing any problems anyway). Even with new light disconnected, all lights are just blinking like turn signals. So after going nuts for 2 hours trying to figure it out, I pull the plug from the flasher relay and all the lights (including new LED driving light) work perfectly. But no turn signals. So is my relay bad or could it be a ground or some other problem. Don't really want to spend $50 on a relay if that is not the problem.

[ragtop69gs]

Turn off the hazard flasher switch on the right grip control.

[Ventureless]

Turn off the hazard flasher switch on the right grip control.

 

Didn't know there was one. But even if there is, that is not it unless that hazard light switch activates all the lights. My headlights and brake light are also flashing.

[etcswjoe]

Retrace everything you did and make sure it is all back original sounds like you crossed a connection somewhere.

[bongobobny]

Yah! Me thinks something is shorted somewhere...

[Ventureless]

This was happening before I did anything. All the lights work perfectly fine until you turn on the signals or flashers. I replaced both flasher relays and that was a no go. I am thinking of just taking the signals off and calling it a day. Signals are not required for inspection but need to work if they are on the bike they must work. So yes it might not be as safe but at least I would be riding instead of spending another week plus chasing something.

[winston66]

Winston66, From Down Under,

 

When ever I have experienced a problem with the lights being something like this, Most times the problem has been found to be a compromised earthing point, This will cause spurious electrical paths usually back through various other lights etc. or other electrical items, and then you will get some weird or funny faults showing up.

I can only suggest that you carefully inspect each and every earthing point and connection , clean and re tighten everything and also check, any and all of

the available earth wiring with an ohm meter for continuity , Make sure that is NO resistance to the bike frame as you go ,and also to the battery negative connection.

I am almost prepared to lay odds that this is the cause of your problems, Check the earth wiring for continuity at all connection blocks. Both sides.

 

Cheers

Winston66