low rpm signal flash problem

[gman509]

does anyone know why my turn signals don't flash at an idle? They work fine at higher rpm's

[tarzan]

You may want to check voltage to see how much you have at idle.It might just be a flasher going bad or a poor connection somewhere .Like maybe building too much resistance ,then once you rev higher and generate more electricity it has enough power to overcome resistance.My signals work with bike not running with key on.

[bikerphil]

flash

The flasher unit can be taken apart and the contact points can be cleaned with some fine grit sandpaper. Did this to both of mine, now they work fine.

[gman509]

Thanks- I'll check into that

[Ken Talbot]

It is most likely dirty cconnections throughout the electrical system. If things are clean, the flashers will work at idle. This is one of the things I checked out this afternoon on both Tsunami and Purple Reign - with both idling at about 900 rpm.

[XSPastor]

I agree with everyone here. My low rpm flasher problem went away when I cleaned all of the connections and replaced the fuse box with the automotive spade fuse type.

[HobbyMan]

Its either 2 options. I have the same problem on a few bikes. It could be a low voltage at idle. (sometimes caused by a bad REG/RECT - check the diodes) It is most likely dirty connections. Clean every connection in the signal light system