Indicators blink faster with increasing revs

ProXimaCore · Dougal Joined: 01 May 2003 Karma :

I took my bike to lots of bits last month and put it back together again when I was fixing a few things. None of these involved the indicators in any way. Although I did have to unplug them to get the fairing off. But I can't see what would be different.

The problem is that when I indicate, the light flashes according to how much revs I'm giving it. It's acceptable to about 6,000rpm. But after that it starts to get silly. Then about 10-15krpm it's just constantly on as it's blinking so fast. It's totally useless for motorways without looking like a complete fool.

I have been told that it is probably a bad earth. Although this means nothing to me. Has anybody got any ideas I could try out?
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baldy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Karma :

Hi.

Sound like you've wired the indicators up to the generator instead of the battery.

Cheers.
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Smoto Bob · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Karma :

sounds like your regulator could be knackerd get a dvm and make sure its running at max 14v when reving and charging the battery
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Sounds like the voltage is increasing with revs, your regulator could be shot. Does the headlight get a lot brighter with revs too? Been popping a lot of bulbs recently?
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ProXimaCore · Dougal Joined: 01 May 2003 Karma :