n00b and already lost....
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n00b and already lost....
Hey all,
My dad past away a couple of years ago and the only thing he left me was his 90 FXSTC (thats a softail custom right?)
I didnt know the anything about bikes and honestly never cared until I took a Riders Edge course at my local HD dealership. Now I know WHY my dad loved these things. I hope to pass this bike to my son one day.
My question is this:
The inspection has been out for a year and all I need to get it to pass is the turn signals. They don't work and I can't figure out why. The running lights/headlight/brake lights all work like they should. It's just the turn signals. I have replaced all the bulbs so its not them. I have no idea what else to do. is there a fuse somewhere and if so, where the hell would it be? Could there be a short somewhere?
Any ideas/suggestions/comments and/or advice as to where to start would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Sam
p.s.-this is a great forum btw......I've seen others before and yeah....this is a good one.
My dad past away a couple of years ago and the only thing he left me was his 90 FXSTC (thats a softail custom right?)
I didnt know the anything about bikes and honestly never cared until I took a Riders Edge course at my local HD dealership. Now I know WHY my dad loved these things. I hope to pass this bike to my son one day.
My question is this:
The inspection has been out for a year and all I need to get it to pass is the turn signals. They don't work and I can't figure out why. The running lights/headlight/brake lights all work like they should. It's just the turn signals. I have replaced all the bulbs so its not them. I have no idea what else to do. is there a fuse somewhere and if so, where the hell would it be? Could there be a short somewhere?
Any ideas/suggestions/comments and/or advice as to where to start would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Sam
p.s.-this is a great forum btw......I've seen others before and yeah....this is a good one.
Road Master
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Start with the fuses. Think in terms of how elect. flows...Battery-fuses-switches-relays-device. Dont forget to look at grounds if it has been sitting for a while. Take your time and go over the wiring. Your dad would be proud to see you working on his bike yourself. I know mine would have if he left me a scoot... R.I.P 11/20/2006
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Sorry to hear about your loss but it did open you up to a new love for life. Like mentioned before... I'd check the grounds and maybe the continuity of the wires to make sure their not grounding out somewhere.
Enjoy the ride, good luck with the signals, and welcome to the forum
Enjoy the ride, good luck with the signals, and welcome to the forum
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Sounds like it has a bad flasher. Should be under the seat. Little black box with 3 wires going to it.
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Road Captain
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Welcome to the forum and to riding. I can not think of a better class of bike the a Softail to break you into this very addictive and expensive hobby! Unfortunately you did not get to the chance to enjoy this with your dad but I can not think of anything better then keeping his bike on the road and a smile on your face!
Yes the fuses should be under the seat. Like others have said, if the bike has sat for some time you may have a worn (or chewed) wire. Yes mice love making winter homes in bikes. Try the simple things first like checking the fuse and listen to the flasher first. It is much easier then tracing wires...
Welcome again and good luck... RULE NUMBER ONE for this forum is you must post pics of your ride... So now that we have welcomed you get to posting
Yes the fuses should be under the seat. Like others have said, if the bike has sat for some time you may have a worn (or chewed) wire. Yes mice love making winter homes in bikes. Try the simple things first like checking the fuse and listen to the flasher first. It is much easier then tracing wires...
Welcome again and good luck... RULE NUMBER ONE for this forum is you must post pics of your ride... So now that we have welcomed you get to posting
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