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Steven Sobel Posted on Mar 08, 2014
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Signal flashing fast

I bought aftermarket passing lights in the front and installed...they blinked fast, but worked properly. I installed aftermarket hard saddle bags with build in signals. after that re-wire, the rear signals don't come on at all, and the front blink at the same time.

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Almost certainly there is an error with the wiring. sometimes the globes have a different resistive value and can cause problems with the flashing period.

  • Terence Fourie
    Terence Fourie Mar 09, 2014

    almost certainly there is an error with the wiring. sometimes the globes have a different resistive value and can cause problems with the flashing period.

  • Steven Sobel
    Steven Sobel Mar 12, 2014

    You would think so, but it's only four wires...even I can't screw that up

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: looking for sportster hard saddle bag installation instructions

nstructions Difficulty: Moderate Things You’ll Need:

Step1 Determine what type of saddlebags you will be installing on your motorcycle. Saddlebags come in hard and soft styles, with each installed in basically the same manner. Hard bags tend to offer more security for your items but are a bit on the bulky side, while soft bags offering a little more flexibility. Step2 Check to make sure that your fender bolt area is clean and prepped for installation of your saddlebags. Both hard and soft saddlebags on Harley Davidsons are installed over the fender bolt area on the rear of the motorcycle, so clearing this area of debris and grime will keep it free of scratches and blemishes. Step3 Install any spacers or lifting brackets before you try and place your bags on your Harley Davidson. These spacers will keep you bags from resting against your exhaust pipes and will avoid damage to your motorcycle and to the bags themselves. Make sure they are installed tightly and spaced properly before mounting your bags. Step4 Open the saddle bag packaging and lay out the included hardware. The hardware will be necessary to properly mount your saddlebags to your fenders, so be sure that you do not misplace it. If your saddle bag comes with a fender mounting bracket, install it along the fender before proceeding. This bracket will be used to hold and stabilize your saddlebags, so it is essential that it is properly tightened and installed. Step5 Hold your saddle bag up to the fender and align the bolt holes in the saddle bag with the bolt area on the fender. Your saddle bag will have mounting holes in the side of the bag that will align with the mounting bracket. Place one of the bolts in the hole and tighten to hold it on. Put the remaining bolt in place and tighten them both securely once they are aligned correctly. Step6 Repeat this process with the remaining saddle bag. The bags should align evenly and be attached straight to avoid any imbalances or shifting while the motorcycle is in motion. Try and wiggle or move the bags to be sure your bolts are tight enough to prevent movement. Step7 Take your Harley Davidson for a short ride. Stop and check the fitting on your saddlebags and look at your bolts. Make sure nothing has moved during your ride and that all of your fittings remain tight. With just a bit of effort, your new saddlebags will make your Harley Davidson the envy of the neighborhood.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 10, 2009

SOURCE: need wire diagram for the turn signal switch.

your wires are crossed/shorting somewhere, probably in the headlight. remove the light to get to all the wires. you should be able to see which colors go to which side, also look at the wires coming from the turn signals both front and rear lefts will be same color and the rights will be another color. you should be able to tell by looking inside the switch which side is which color and which one is the feed to the switch

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2009

SOURCE: '86 Shadow right front turn signal doesn't work

you may want to trace your wires to that light and check to make sure that your ground wire for that side is clean and tight that may take care of your problem all together

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2009

SOURCE: taking off rear turn signal to install saddlebag bracket

look on the inside of rear fender, right in-line with the turn signal. There is a nut that you will take off and it lets turn signal come off.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 13, 2009

SOURCE: Install saddle bags

A bolt is underneth the driver seat at rear. Hard to see. Maybe pull off driver seat first the rear seat - be sure you are using a soft saddlebag
support. Don't get bags caught in wheel

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