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Old May 27, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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one wire. My son called and is replacing his rear turns on his 08 Fatboy. Bike has two wires and new turns only have one black wire. Any suggestions for him?
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Does anyone know how to connect a fatboy blinker that only has one wire coming out of it to the bikes two wires?
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Default RE: replacement bullet rear turn signals only have

It's just a hot, the chassis ground provides the return path.

but, i believe both wires are for brake+turn. IIRC.

You'll just have to break out the multimeter, hit the pedal and see which wire gives you 12v. Then do the same with the TS switch.





 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Double check part numbers and year/model config. It's not uncommon for you to get the wrong part. Many part numbers are vey close.
 
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Old May 28, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Sublime has it right. The hot wires should be brown and purple coming from thebike(I can't remember which side is which color). Conect the black off the new signal to the brown or purple, and fold the black from the bikeback, I'd cover it with shrink wrap.

 
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