USA 1972 K2 - winker problem

[DonPedryl]

Hello Everyone !

This is my first post here, so nice to meet you all, and greetings from Poland! I have recently picked up a K2 which was released for the US market and I am slowly fixing it and putting it back to the original state.

I do have an issue with the turn signals. Whenever I push the turn signal switch all the way, the signal stays on constantly without blinking. But when I move it only slightly, the flasher works normally ( both, left,right front and rear) and the indicator works as it should.

I have checked the original relay, and also bought a new one. When I installed the new relay and moved the switch slightly,the signal didn't blink at all. So I went back to the old one, which worked half way through.

I did check the indicator lightbulbs, they are all and signle-fillament, along with the housing, which has 1 pin as well.

I have also cleaned the contacts in the indicator switch, but the problem persists.

I am still hoping to resolve this issue without giving my bike to the workshop and waiting some time before I get it back - the weather gets nicer and nicer here, and I want to spend it on riding ! Your help on this matter will be greately appreciated !

 

[drgnrdr750]

It sounds like it could be a contact problem. Even if you cleaned them. They could be worn just enough to not make a contact properly. If it was me I would bypass the switch with a jumper wire and see if it works properly. Also I have had problems with flasher relays not working, usually do to low voltage. Hope this helps you find the problem.