Left indicators not working

[Irongamer727]

Hello! Got myself a 1997 NSR 125 yesterday. Now to the problem, the left indicators won't work! When I turn the button to the right both indicators blink and so does the turn light on the dash. When I pull it to the left nothing happens! Not even the light on the dash!
All lights and so forth are whole and in good condition. Ideas?

[doggone]

100% certain this isn't correct functioning hazard lights?
If not something is amiss and it could be serious if wires are shorting somewhere or previous owner was a bodge king.
You will probably need a circuit tester to make much progress.

[Irongamer727]

It's the same indicators on the left and right. Don't see why they would only work on the right side. Feels like it's something small that is causing it. It is in such good condition

[neptune8]

First things first. Get some switch cleaner, or oven WD40, and give the switch a good soaking. If that does not cure it you will need a circuit diagram, and a multimeter or test lamp.
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[Irongamer727]

Where can I get a decent wiring diagram?(that I can see) And manual.

[Islander]

Get some proper switch cleaner - don't use WD40. Spray into the switch via the slot, work the switch. Repeat until it works reliably.

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Might sound like a silly suggestion, but have you checked to see if both bulbs work first?

When I recommissioned my NSR, it needed 2 indicator bulbs and a tail light bulb, which were fine when I garaged it a couple of years earlier. It's possible that both bulbs have gone on the same side.

If they are, then assuming earth points are good, it's either going to be the switch, or cabling for that side of indicators, between the switch and relay or relay and bulb. The 2 on the same side are on the same circuit, that's why the indicators flash quicker if one bulb is gone on that side.
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[Irongamer727]

Picked the indicatormechanism apart, cleaned and reassembled. Everything works now. Hope it stays that way😁