Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Left / Right indicator different speeds... why?

Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Workshop
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

theMusicMan
L Plate Warrior



Joined: 10 Nov 2019
Karma :

PostPosted: 19:22 - 10 Nov 2019    Post subject: Left / Right indicator different speeds... why? Reply with quote

Hey All

At 56 years young, I am totally new to bikes, and new to this forum. For my sins I bought a 2016 Lexmoto Aspire which will allow me to see if I can get through the winter using a motorcycle as I have gout in my hips - it gets worse in the cold so didn't want to spend a lot of money on a bike if I can't use it through the year. If my hip is good (getting on and off is the issue) I'll consider getting a better bike in the spring.

Meanwhile... is there a reason the right hand indicator flashes at half the speed of the left hand indicator?

I don't have a wiring diagram, but am happy to dive in and explore/learn.

Thanks all.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

The Artist
Super Spammer



Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Karma :

PostPosted: 19:25 - 10 Nov 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably old school flasher relay so the cause is most likely either one bulb is dead or the bulbs are different wattages.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Pete.
Super Spammer



Joined: 22 Aug 2006
Karma :

PostPosted: 19:25 - 10 Nov 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

The flasher rate is usually a function of the power draw through the relay. Flasher bulbs are usually 21W but if someone has used a 5w or if you have a bulb out then the rate will change either faster or (usually) slower.
____________________
a.k.a 'Geri'

132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good Very Happy
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

theMusicMan
L Plate Warrior



Joined: 10 Nov 2019
Karma :

PostPosted: 19:32 - 10 Nov 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many thanks both - and for your quick replies, much appreciated. Thumbs Up

Aha yes, I see, makes perfect sense thank you.

I didn't spot any of the indicator bulbs not working, so will check the power ratings on each of them.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

Tankie
Crazy Courier



Joined: 24 Feb 2017
Karma :

PostPosted: 05:32 - 11 Nov 2019    Post subject: Reply with quote

suspect dirty earth
____________________
Always learning, everyday is a school day
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 4 years, 140 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> The Workshop All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 

Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.06 Sec - Server Load: 0.23 - MySQL Queries: 17 - Page Size: 44.44 Kb