how to wire

[cody352]

i just got a bike its an 86 yamaha fz600 nd it has no turn signals as i was lookin in to it nd i found that it had no power to tha switch so i put power too it nd now they just stay on insted of flashin can any one help or have an idea to some how put my own relay in??any advise would help thanks

 

[rypsis]

The turn signal relay provides the on/off blinking action to the turn signals. If the bike doesn't have a turn signal relay, then yes you need to install one. Simply bringing a hot wire to the turn signal switch will cause the signals to be on without the on/off action.

And you can probably just buy a generic 12-V turn signal relay and use that. The wiring shouldn't be too hard. Some advice can be found here:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6710990_install-turn-relay-switch-motorcycle.html

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

An 1986 would have came with blinking directionals.

You shouldn't have to re-wire for one (unless it was damaged)

If its stuck on, you may may be able to hear it click on once when first activated...

Babbits shows a "flasher unit" under the rear left side pod, somewhat large and about the size of a ECU, over $105 as well...

http://www.babbittsonline.com/yamah...(1986_MOTORCYCLE)/ELECTRICAL_2_(FZ600S_-_1986

 

[macem29]

I had a 86 FZ600 (great bike by the way) and can confirm 100% that it
had auto blinkers...typically the way a circuit like that is wired is:

12V from fuse to flasher unit and thumb switch, activating thumb switch
energizes control circuit of flasher relay, flasher relay alternates on-off to
send voltage to signal bulbs

if it aint working and you are sure you have 12V out of handlebar switch,
either you have wiring problems, or a dead flasher unit....

a schematic and 12V test light are your friends here, only way to do it without guessing

 

[cody352]

ok thank yall im startin to understand this i believe now that it is a relay i just found the relay by tha wirin diagram..but were is tha best place to get one a yamaha dealer??

 

[Motogiro]

ok thank yall im startin to understand this i believe now that it is a relay i just found the relay by tha wirin diagram..but were is tha best place to get one a yamaha dealer??

Yes... Yamaha or you might also cross reference the part number and replace it with an electronic type for future LED type indicators so that the flash rate will be correct.

 

[mrphotoman]

you can get a cheap universal relay at any parts store for around $4.00.

I used one on my old 1996 katana 600 and it worked perfect.

 

[cody352]

Thank yu for that information.:BLAA: