joeled Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I have a 1984 xt250 dual sport that i just bought and found the blinkers will turn on but not blink and the tail light will change brightness when I turh on the blinker. Is this a short or grounding problem? I am looking for advice or a wiring diagram. Please help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rescue76 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 DO both the front and rear indicators come on. I had the same problem with my 82 seca. the Flasher itself was shot. Should be able to pick up a replacement at any auto parts store....if yours is like mine it will be square...or you could luck out and find one in a junk yard like i did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeled Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 DO both the front and rear indicators come on. I had the same problem with my 82 seca. the Flasher itself was shot. Should be able to pick up a replacement at any auto parts store....if yours is like mine it will be square...or you could luck out and find one in a junk yard like i did. Yes the front and back lights come on but very weak and no flash. It's almost like the battery is nearly dead but I know its not. I will see if I can find a flasher and try that . Thanks for the tip. Do you know if there is a link to a wiring diagram for this bike? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Yes the front and back lights come on but very weak and no flash. It's almost like the battery is nearly dead but I know its not. I will see if I can find a flasher and try that . Thanks for the tip. Do you know if there is a link to a wiring diagram for this bike? Ed It could be a failed flasher unit but more likely to be corroded terminals on the switch or flasher. Assuming the battery is OK and the earths are clean, check the terminals first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rescue76 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Flasher should be under the fuel tank attached with a clip to a rubber tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebhog Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I've got a 1981 XT250 with the same problem. The front signal lights work fine,but when the rear lites flash, they are dim. Also the tail light goes dim when rear signals are on. The battery is brand new, and fully charged. please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 make sure that the bulbs are the correct wattage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 make sure that the bulbs are the correct wattage I used to have 6V 21W bulbs in thr RXS - I had to buy a flasher unit but when I replaced it, the indicators seemed as if they needed to power up every time they flashed. I swapped them for 6V 8W bulbs, although they are not as bright, they flash at a constant rate and IMO are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebhog Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I used to have 6V 21W bulbs in thr RXS - I had to buy a flasher unit but when I replaced it, the indicators seemed as if they needed to power up every time they flashed. I swapped them for 6V 8W bulbs, although they are not as bright, they flash at a constant rate and IMO are better. Thanks. I'll tryit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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