A Cry for Help
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A Cry for Help
Hello guys,
I have just purchased a 96 1200 Sportster because I'm considering Route66 (on a hire bike) and want to get used to a Harley. I own two Triumph's
Unfortunately after a week, the rear brake light and right flasher don't operate. The speedometer seem to be stuck at 20mph but zeros when the ignition is switched off. I have checked the bulbs and circuit breakers with a multimeter and are ok.
Thanks in advance,
HaggisHead
I have just purchased a 96 1200 Sportster because I'm considering Route66 (on a hire bike) and want to get used to a Harley. I own two Triumph's
Unfortunately after a week, the rear brake light and right flasher don't operate. The speedometer seem to be stuck at 20mph but zeros when the ignition is switched off. I have checked the bulbs and circuit breakers with a multimeter and are ok.
Thanks in advance,
HaggisHead
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Does the bike have stock handlebars & grips? Seems like you could have a pinched wire or grounding issue... Take a close look at the wiring harnesses too...look for corroded connections and frayed wires.
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It sounds like you might have multiple unrelated problems. Speedometer and turn signal could be related to a low voltage situation. Check your battery and charging system. The speedometer and turn signal relay are both electronic. The rear brake is probably a bad switch as John suggested. You can test it easily with a multimeter.
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It sounds like you might have multiple unrelated problems. Speedometer and turn signal could be related to a low voltage situation. Check your battery and charging system. The speedometer and turn signal relay are both electronic. The rear brake is probably a bad switch as John suggested. You can test it easily with a multimeter.
The battery is new and starts the engine no probs.
Its only the right indicator front and back that are not operating. Please be gentle with me I'm a virgin (two weeks) on Harleys. I've had a quick look....but where is the brake light switch?
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