Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Thanks and a blinking electrical question.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:25 PM
  #1  
donQuixote's Avatar
donQuixote
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default Thanks and a blinking electrical question.

Just wanted to say thank you for your help and advice in my search for my first Harley.

I found a 1990 Sportster 883 with less than 7500 miles, lowered, some high performance engine modifications, and extra parts + chaps for $3800.

There's a little rust and it needs some electrical work (blinkers and horn), but I'm VERY pleased with it, and it fires up and rides wonderfully!

I have a question about the blinkers.

When I press the switch I can hear the relay stored in the head light housing clicking very fast, but the blinker on the left is not coming on. The right side blinker began working for some reason (I haven't traced it, yet), and that same relay clicks more slowly with the right side blinker.

If any of you have had this problem, what steps did you take to fix it? What should I be looking at?
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:57 PM
  #2  
96 Wide Glide's Avatar
96 Wide Glide
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 794
Likes: 3
From:
Default RE: Thanks and a blinking electrical question.

The side that is'nt working is placing no load on the relay, causing it to speed up.
&nbsp\\;
Good luck... Ben.
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 02:24 PM
  #3  
WVHogRider's Avatar
WVHogRider
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 8
From: Wheeling, WV
Default RE: Thanks and a blinking electrical question.

Just a hunch, but it sounds like it maybe corrosion in the connections/terminals.
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 05:13 PM
  #4  
Zimbob's Avatar
Zimbob
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,906
Likes: 11
From: Grottoes Va.
Default RE: Thanks and a blinking electrical question.

Blown left blinker light. Corrosion on the terminals. Change the bulbs and clean the terminals.
 
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2008 | 06:02 PM
  #5  
ray1970's Avatar
ray1970
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 229
Likes: 17
From:
Default RE: Thanks and a blinking electrical question.

Since you said there was some corrosion on the bike, could be a poor ground if the bulbs and bulb sockets are ok.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
babbez
Electrical/Lighting/Alarm
6
Feb 11, 2019 03:24 PM
groverhd
Sportster Models
9
May 11, 2013 11:45 AM
suiii15
Softail Models
8
Jun 17, 2012 03:16 PM
Born to be riled
Dyna Glide Models
3
Sep 27, 2007 10:44 AM
Bollocks
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
7
Oct 8, 2006 07:17 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:34 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE