Indicators Don't Work In Gear.

[Alchemise]

Ok, simple problem. Whilst in gear and moving, the indicators don't seem to work. If the clutch is pulled in, or its in neutral, they work fine.

The indicator relay has only just been replaced, and all the indicator lights replaced just before that with pattern parts.

I thought it might be something to do with the alternator giving a bad voltage at higher revs, but it seems to work fine when in neutral for the whole rev range.

Its a peculiar problem, but I can work around it since 95% of the time when I indicator I pull the clutch in anyways for a junction or whathaveyou.

Its only a real pain when overtaking on a dual carriageway, but I don't tend to overtake all that often in a 125. Still, managed 80mph down Orwell Bridge =)

Its a Honda CBR 125 '04. I should be able to nab a multimeter at some point. Its tricky to diagnose because usually I have the road and other drivers to think about when the bike is moving

I can sometimes get them to work whilst moving in gear by keep trying to indicate then cancel with a good prod.

Anyone seen anything similar or have an ideas as to what it might be?
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CBT Passed May '09 - Current Bike: Black Honda CBR125R

[Ichy]

With the ignition on, but the bike not running, my indicators work. So you may be able to diagnose the problem by just dropping it into gear without the bike running.


Was the relay changed for a simiar one or is it a different type? I'd check earths first.
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[iooi]

Does it have any sort of switch on the clutch to allow it to start while in gear ?

As per above and get a meter and meter out the live feed to the relay and see if it comes and goes with the clutch, or if the problem is after the relay.

Best guess is a bad earth somewhere....

Like you see on cars where the indicators stop when they brake.
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[Alchemise]

With the ignition off, the indicators work regardless of gear.

I asked for a relay for a CBR125, and this is what I was given. 2 pin device, fitted the socket perfectly so I' guessing its the right one.

As for a switch on the clutch, I think there very well might be. If I recall, you can't start the engine without either the clutch or neutral engaged.


I'm visiting my folks at the moment, so I haven't got a meter on hand, but I'll try and steal one tommorow and check the relay and the earth. Should I be looking for anything in particular?
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CBT Passed May '09 - Current Bike: Black Honda CBR125R