As well as the 2k Savage, I've got a '79 Suzuki GS 850. The turn signals, which aren't working now, go through some ridiculous module with relays and some electronics. I don't want to say these units are hard to find, but these units are hard to find.

Why is he telling us this you ask. Well, "just let me esplain it to you Lucy."

What I'm asking for is help coming up with a different kind of turn signal set-up. Has anybody here had to devise a set-up that could be easily thrown together? Would just pulling the flasher and whatever is used for the 650 signals and slapping them into the 850 be doable? Oldie or Versie, one of you must have had to rig something up in the past to make things like this happen. I'm not afraid to run some wire and solder some connections and there's lots of room under the seat to put things. Or in the Vetters unit that's on the front for that matter.

Jack

Does your GS have hazards on it? The Savage doesn't. Makes for very simple wiring. Power goes into the flasher relay, then goes into the signal switch, then into the signals.

*edit* If you have a battery charger, makes for a great power supply in a pinch for doing things off the bike. It's what I was using when I tested the wiring I just did on my bike the other day.

http://cavimike.com/savagelights02.JPG

Does the state require the hazard lites to work to pass inspection?

Going from back to front, CHEAP is always good. If I can come up with a simple diagram and a parts list I'll be good to go. The unit with the relays and all has been replaced at least once already so who knows if there's a problem somewhere in all those wires. And there are no hazard flashers that I've found to deal with. The bike is only 33 years or so old with 22k on it. What could go wrong? The next owner might actually thank me for the simplified changes, if I don't decide to cut off the front to use to build a trike.

Cavi, that picture looks like something perfect for S. Kings next novel - a motorcycle that comes to life to get revenge on it's owner. The sequel.

An electric flasher? Is that the official name? That's a new one to me. The charging system on the 850 (and 650) is pretty wimpy so LEDs would be nice on both bikes. I got the bike for a smoother long trip ride which it provides great, but it's top heavy and only gets about 36 or so mpg. But it's also the last year with points and the original, screwy carb set-up. The newer electronics and carbs are bolt in swaps.

Now to find a 17" darksider to put on the back.

Jack

And this electronic flasher is a two channel automotive affair? A left and right.

At first we thought the problem was in the switch which is a funny little device. If you ever get the chance to take one apart be prepared to catch springs and little metal balls. And it wasn't the switch.

Jack

And the light bulb appears over the lads head. Now all I need is a speech balloon.

Tanx.

Jack