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I have a question for folks more electrically adept then I.
ok so now after some guidance (Rambunctous, Kurlon, Bergs) I think I'm on a logical track for trying to narrow down the problem. Well using a multimeter at least, in a more methodical way, I hope!
Its just that its a moving target now. Previously there was a detectable short (11 mA bleed off the battery with the ignition sw off). Now its within limits at .6 mA.
The problem in a nutshell:
Engine starts and runs normally but headlights will not go on.
But switching Turn signals On will stall the bike.
Other symptoms with engine not running but just ignition switch to ON:
Headlights don't light up
Turn Signals work in a cross pattern.
ie. Turn switch left = right front blinks with left rear solid on.
Turn switch Right = Left front blinks with Right Rear solid on.
And instrument panel turn signal leds don't blink just a single blinking
somewhere behind the tachometer.
Another clue:
Bike also stalls if I disattach both front or rear turn signals (puzzling)
Anything about the wiring logic that would say the turn signals need
to be connected for the bike to run?
I have tested continuity of all wires related to the turn signals and they
test out ok. I shorted over the turn signal relay and the problems remain the same.
Any ideas here would be appreciated. Or if anyone wants to take a stab at this I could compensate you greatly if you can fix issue.