Turn Signal Issues

[Glen007]

I finally got around to removing the old lollypop signals, but when I began the install I was baffled by the wire colors on the new ones. I understand the wires coming from the bike (blue = running light, black = ground, brown = left turn signal, green = right turn signal). Unfortunately the three wires on the new signals are black, red, and black w/ white stripe. Before I go blowing fuses I was hoping to get some feedback.

My guess would be black to black, red to brown/green, black w/ white stripe to blue?... I tried searching this forum and a couple others but was unsuccessful.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Glen

 

[naughtyG]

If you have a multimeter, the easiest way is to open one of your new blinkers, take the bulb out, then test which wire is the earth/common, and which goes to each filament in the bulb.

That way you can't go wrong!

 

[srk468]

Pretty sure black with white stripe is ground, red is signal and black is running light but check them first as suggested. I use a car battery and just touch the leads real quick.

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[leecifer]

+1 on the mulit meter you can't hurt anything doing a continuity check.

 

[TheTwistedNomad]

How do you test it with the multi meter? I have only used mine for checking my battery and alternator on the truck, would love to learn that continuity check.

 

[rusty]

I finally got around to removing the old lollypop signals,
Thanks,
Glen

Hey Glen,if your planning on selling the old lollypops let me know.:biglaugh:

 

[Glen007]

Thanks for the feedback. I have a multi-meter, but I'm electrically incompetent. I think I'll try Scott's suggestion and plan on picking up a few extra fuses if need be....

Rusty, I junked 2-3 of the old lollypops as they where either cracked or chipped. I'll let you know what I've got left and the condition they're in when I get home.

This past weekend I made some decent headway on some mods I've been waiting to do for awhile. I installed a braced swingarm, venture rear diff, Sumitomo FZR 6 pot brakes, and SS front brake lines. Now I've just got to install these lights, wait for my spring compressor in the mail so I can switch from HD to standard spring rate (444's), back off my gold emulators 3/4 turn, trim my front preload spacers 1/4", and install SS lines for rear brake and clutch. I've never done so many mods at once. It should be an interesting ride when I get back on it.

 

[one2dmax]

The black with white is the ground and I'm sure as was noted the red is the brighter part of the bulb so use that for the signal.

 

[Glen007]

Thanks all! I got my signals up and running yesterday eve. The black with white is in fact the ground.

Rusty, I threw my old blinkers out. I have some stock front calipers and HD444 springs that I can let go for cheap though.

 

[rusty]

Rusty, I threw my old blinkers out. I have some stock front calipers and HD444 springs that I can let go for cheap though.

Glen,all I really wanted was some decent Lolypops for the front forks. Thanks for getting back to me:biglaugh:

 

[one2dmax]

I've got a box of stock signals and parts if you need some.