Both right side indicators not working ;(

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

And really really stupid question, but when you are checking the switch for continuity, are you sure you have got it switched to left or right (done that one myself)

Congratulations for managing to get to the end of one of the dullest posts I've written on any forum!
I did initially get thrown by the fact that the right hand output wire is on the left of the switch and visa versa because the switch lever pivots around a point between where your thumb moves and where the electrical switch is. But when I was checking for continuity to the indicators themselves I checked between the point where I'd taken the bulb out of the indicator and the output wire of the electrical switch. So at that point I was checking the circuit after the switch. It seemed to be between those points that there was continuity on the left but not on the right.
If you can shed light (preferably at half the current flash rate) that'd be great.

Does the indicator light on the dash work? I think this is connected on the switch/indicator bulb side of things. Can't fully remember so I'll have a look at the manual tonight and let you know.

[yorkie_chris]

The indicator light on the dash doesn't draw enough amps to change the flash rate, the diode is fried on my LHS indis to the repeater light and the flash rate is still the same, I just can't be arsed fixing it.

I wouldn't use a ballast resistor if I were you, I'd temporarily hardwire the lot together with some test leads and see how it behaves, then you can start isolating individual bits. (abstract way to describe it I know...)

Originally Posted by walkaboutandy

Does the indicator light on the dash work? I think this is connected on the switch/indicator bulb side of things. Can't fully remember so I'll have a look at the manual tonight and let you know.

Yup the green light on the dash works. It works for the left hand side indicators which are fine. It also worked at about double the frequency when the RHS indicators were not working and it still works at the same frequency, which matches the indicators, now that they are.

I've ordered a manual; whether it'll help is anyone's guess.

Cheers,
Ewan

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

The indicator light on the dash doesn't draw enough amps to change the flash rate, the diode is fried on my LHS indis to the repeater light and the flash rate is still the same, I just can't be arsed fixing it.

I wouldn't use a ballast resistor if I were you, I'd temporarily hardwire the lot together with some test leads and see how it behaves, then you can start isolating individual bits. (abstract way to describe it I know...)

Seems sensible but I'm definitely going to wait for the manual to arrive rather than guessing the wiring set up. I've not been doing too well on that one so far.
Cheers,
Ewan

[yorkie_chris]

Have you already ordered it?

If not then I'll scan the wiring diagram for you and email it

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Have you already ordered it?

If not then I'll scan the wiring diagram for you and email it

Thanks very much for the offer but I've ordered one of these new fangled CD manuals.
The bike wouldn't start this morning but guddling around I found that the clutch nanny wire had worked loose. I'm so glad I don't work in bomb disposal - if I took this many goes to get the job done in that profession I'd be wallpaper.

[yorkie_chris]

First thing I did when rewiring mine was chuck the sidestand switch, clutch switch and such in the bin. More points of failure you don't need.

This frequency thing is wierd. Maybe one of the wires is shorting and causing this behaviour. I'd definately wire it all seperately and see what it does, there must be something shorted out. (Can't be the flasher unit if the LHS is ok)

And CD manual? Pah.
You can tell the common problem areas on the SV by looking at a used haynes manual, all the pages with lots of oily fingerprints are common faults. Any pages spattered in blood means its a difficult job.

Well... got my indicators fixed. Turned out to be the loom chaffing on the seat bolt bracket. A bit of insulation tape and a bit of foam padding sorted it and hopefully, will avoid it happening again.

Any luck with yours yet drefraser?

Since I'd got the right indicators working, albeit at double speed, I've been taking the ostrich approach.
BUT, I do recall that this whole thing started shortly after a trackday and that the bike had one strap under the seat to hold it on the trailer. So it might be that the problem is in the loom there.
I'm off wandering the Welsh hills this weekend but I'll definitely look into it when I get back. I've got my manual complete with wiring diagram; I just need to find a .jpg of an oily thumb print to paste on to it.
The solution may be in sight ...