Electrical issue

[c_dug]

Ive got a bit of a confusing problem with my electrics,

When my headlight is on the indicators work perfecty, as soon as i switch the headlight off the indicators come on but dont flash.

Any ideas? Its not really that big a problem since my headlight is always on but its one of those things that i need to get sorted some time so i might aswell do it.

c_dug
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[stinkwheel]

It's probably a bad frame earth connection.

Odd flasher faults usually are, they'll be earthing via the tail light when it's on and earthing not very well via a frame earth when it's not. You may even find the tail light/brake light filament glowing a bit when you turn the flashers on if you look at it in the dark

Check for a frame earth somewhere under the saddle in the vicinity of the rear mudguard/subframe. Corrosion on this, while not the only suspect, is your most likely culprit.
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[c_dug]

cheers ill go have a look now

c_dug
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I am a bellend, I am a man of constant sorrow, I am a gummy bear, I am a rock.