Indicators not flashing (Summer project commences)

<(Multi)> · 12 Jun 2006 at 20:42

I've decided it's time to start enjoying this nice weather we've been having, and what better way is there to do that other than dressing up in leather and wearing a lot of hard protectives. Yes, it's operation get back on my Aprilia RS125 SP for the summer!!!!!

I've been surprised how well its going actually, after two years of sitting in my garage doing nothing all shes demanded before she would start was a new battery and some WD40 on her spark plug!!

BUT

for some wierd reason the indicators don't flash. I just get solid lights on either side to which has been selected. I cant get my head around what makes them flash anyway, so Im not sure what the fault could be? This is the only electrical fault I'm experiencing atm, which for an Italian bike after 2 years is wonderful!

Any ideas where to look, or what could faulty?

Scuzi · 12 Jun 2006 at 20:46

Sounds like the indicator relay is shot. You can pick up a new one for peanuts.

Bri · 12 Jun 2006 at 20:48

Scuzi said:
Sounds like the indicator relay is shot. You can pick up a new one for peanuts.

How many peanuts? Salted or dry roasted? Can you use monkey nuts in equal quantities?

<(Multi)> · 12 Jun 2006 at 20:50

Bri said:
How many peanuts? Salted or dry roasted? Can you use monkey nuts in equal quantities?

errrrrrr, everyone knows monkey nuts aren't equal to a salt or roasted nut - go 'ave a word eh

Thanks Scuzi

Scuzi · 12 Jun 2006 at 21:04

I had to replace the relay on my Suzuki TS125 before it was written off and if I remember correctly it cost me about £15. It was over 3 years ago so that figure might be slightly out. Another option is to pick one up from the bay or from a breakers yard. Breakers yards are full of RS125's

17 Salted peanuts btw

<(Multi)> · 12 Jun 2006 at 22:57

Scuzi said:
I had to replace the relay on my Suzuki TS125 before it was written off and if I remember correctly it cost me about £15. It was over 3 years ago so that figure might be slightly out. Another option is to pick one up from the bay or from a breakers yard. Breakers yards are full of RS125's

17 Salted peanuts btw

Turned out to be a faulty bulb. Well, not quite faulty, I just cleaned the metal contacts and now they all work - weird.

Scuzi, I'd have to agree with you about the breakers yards and RS125's! Not all riders have the same skill level as me and Rossi and tend to ditch them