Hazard Flasher Question
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OP - all of the responses you are getting here look to be from people who all have bikes (and manuals) that are 15 - 20+ years newer than yours.
I don't know how the flashers work on a 91, but I'd look for an answer from someone with a bike of the same vintage before I started trying to troubleshoot what may turn out to be the way it worked in 91.
I don't know how the flashers work on a 91, but I'd look for an answer from someone with a bike of the same vintage before I started trying to troubleshoot what may turn out to be the way it worked in 91.
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OP - all of the responses you are getting here look to be from people who all have bikes (and manuals) that are 15 - 20+ years newer than yours.
I don't know how the flashers work on a 91, but I'd look for an answer from someone with a bike of the same vintage before I started trying to troubleshoot what may turn out to be the way it worked in 91.
I don't know how the flashers work on a 91, but I'd look for an answer from someone with a bike of the same vintage before I started trying to troubleshoot what may turn out to be the way it worked in 91.
I agree, the way my 2009 works compared to your 1991 is most likely a lot different.
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I just went out and tried mine, it's a 94 Softail. Here's what I found.
I can remove My key from the ignition with it in any position.
So try putting your ignition into ACC. this should leave the headlight off and give power to the lighting circuit only, and remove the key.
The hazards should work.
I can remove My key from the ignition with it in any position.
So try putting your ignition into ACC. this should leave the headlight off and give power to the lighting circuit only, and remove the key.
The hazards should work.
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In off, nothing should work. He should be able to remove his key in any position (I can anyway). I could be wrong, but You shouldn't have to ride with the key in the ignition all the time, that's a good way of snapping it off in there.
Maybe it's time for a new ignition.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700020
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700015
But if these match yours, there is no ACC. position. I think your SOL, your might head light will stay on too as well as leaving the ignition "hot".
Your best bet is to rewire the lights to a separate switch. But this could be a hassle, as it'll be one more thing you have to remember to shut off.
Depending on your learning curve, you should only forget once.
Maybe it's time for a new ignition.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700020
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700015
But if these match yours, there is no ACC. position. I think your SOL, your might head light will stay on too as well as leaving the ignition "hot".
Your best bet is to rewire the lights to a separate switch. But this could be a hassle, as it'll be one more thing you have to remember to shut off.
Depending on your learning curve, you should only forget once.
Last edited by RANGER73; Feb 14, 2013 at 09:33 AM.
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My '09 does the samething.