What year did turn signals become mandatory on motorcycles?

What year did turn signals become mandatory on motorcycles?

1973
Because they are considered by California law as motor vehicles, motorcycles built and first registered on or after January 1st of 1973 are required to have proper working turn signals on both the front and rear.

How to troubleshoot a motorcycle turn signal light?

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Where is the blink light on a motorcycle?

The turn signal indicator lamp is the little light that blinks next to the speedometer when you are turning. It is at the turn signal indicator lamp where both the left and right turn signal circuits are brought together.

Why does my bike turn signal not flash?

If the bike is not moving the right turn signal functions correctly. If bike is moving, if you press the right turn signal, it will light up, but not flash. Looked in the service manual and this problem is not listed for troubleshooting the turn signals. Any suggestions? Hi, Mike. Would try the signal function without the Badlands module.

Why is there a problem with my motorcycle wiring?

Photography by Mark Zimmerman Most wiring-connector problems boil down to one of two predicaments: Either something broke and needs to be repaired—perhaps a wire parted or its terminal was pulled or corroded off—or you want to add an accessory that needs to be wired into the motorcycle’s electrical system.

Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Troubleshoot turn light. Check continuity of bulb filaments with a multimeter. Using the Ohms meter. Cleaned contacts . Reassemble light. Turn light operationally checks good. Visit http://eaglerunnerbill.com/motorcycle…

The turn signal indicator lamp is the little light that blinks next to the speedometer when you are turning. It is at the turn signal indicator lamp where both the left and right turn signal circuits are brought together.

If the bike is not moving the right turn signal functions correctly. If bike is moving, if you press the right turn signal, it will light up, but not flash. Looked in the service manual and this problem is not listed for troubleshooting the turn signals. Any suggestions? Hi, Mike. Would try the signal function without the Badlands module.

Why is my brake light not working on my motorcycle?

When I run it to either set of signal wires, the brake light works fine, but ONLY on that respective bulb. I, of course, need the brake light to light BOTH lights solid. The signal flash pattern is rather fast.. when I run the brake light wire to BOTH sets, both bulbs start flashing, but at a SLOWER rate than it would when I’m signaling.