Indicator issue: advice?

[pr]

Thanks, I will try that!

Does anyone by any chance know what the type of connector is which that connects the indicator lights to the wiring? It's this small 2-pin black connector that I mean that is in the fairing and last before it actually goes to the lamps itself. I prefer to make a connector like that rather than splicing into the existing wiring, so I can roll back any changes I'm making

[Fat Rat]

I'm having trouble opening all the front up and taking all the panels off. I spent some hours, but there are some screws and plastic rivets that are not cooperating: they seem stuck. Any advice? I didn't dare to force it.

Paul,

Those panels have all been off recently, the fairing has a hidden screw in the front grill, the rest of the fasteners are obvious. The plastic rivets are easy to release, a small screwdriver to force the centre pin in and then the whole thing comes out. Just be gentle, you should have one side off in 15 minutes.

If you are somehow passing West Wales I'll do it for you.

[Robotstar5]

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You could try here
http://kojaycat.co.uk/epages/950000457.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950000457/Categories/Connectors_Bullet/Motorcycle_2_Way_Coonectors
identifying the exact match may be a problem though.

Whereabouts in Brum are you, I may be able to help with the fairing/panels removal, took mine off a few times.

[pr]

Andy, one of the pins shot up a bit and I couldn't get it out. Unfortunately not in the area anytime soon.

Robotstar, thanks for the link. I'm in Harborne. If you have time, that would be great!

But since I'm a bit limited in time I might want to try and go straight to creating a bypass. I can't really find the type of connector on the website, so I thought to splice into the ground cable first. That way, if that was the problem, I can still get the light on the dash to work. If that doesn't solve it, I can splice into the light green cable in the rear and connect it to the front. Does this seem to be a connector to do this job? http://kojaycat.co.uk/epages/950000457.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950000457/Categories/Scotch_Lock_Connectors
And what is the wiring size that is used normally?

[Fat Rat]

Paul,

Did you read this post? http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=29837.msg295504#msg295504 that connector is on the left side of the bike under the fairing.

The connector you are looking for is this http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Mitsu_UC/mitsu_uc.html

[pr]

I saw the post, but in my case both of the lights are not working. It worked fine connected directly on the connector. That's why I thought the problem was further up towards the dashboard. In your case, did the light on the dashboard still come on when blinking? Mine didn't.

Thanks for the connector, that's the one!

[Robotstar5]

You're not too far away, I'm in Kings Norton. As you need to get sorted quick, fit your bypass for now and we'll try and set up a weekend sometime when you get back.

[greywolf]

Be aware Eastern Beaver has a $20 USD minimum order.

[pr]

Thanks GW, I will have a good browse then.

Does anyone know the wire size/wire gauge of those wires that are near the indicator? I wanted to drop by Maplin on my way home to check out some T-splice connectors, but they come in multiple sizes.

My plan is to splice for now into the wires on the side of the indicator. Then later I can replace this with a new connector and not having to touch the wiring on the rest of the bike's side.

Robotstar: thanks, much appreciated! I will be in touch later on to see if we can set something up

[greywolf]

18AWG or 1mm should do fine.

[pr]

Just to update, I checked again to connect the bulb straight onto the connector and that now didn't work anymore...
So that means that the problem is most likely between the handlebar switch and the hard-to-reach connector.
I need to check all of that later again. I managed to do my trip without the indicator. Just created a good gap before taking the right turns..

[Fat Rat]

Paul,

The connector you want isn't hard to get to, it hangs behind the left fairing panel.

[pr]

I already checked the connector in the fairing. I connected a light bulb directly onto the bike-side of that connector on the light-green and b/w, like I did before. This now didn't work anymore. I suspect the wire that comes from the handlebar switch before it is split into front and rear. Earlier, in the diagram I marked the connector as #2. I think that's the one behind the radiator.
I guess I need to take it apart some time.

[Fat Rat]

If you are careful you can drop the Rad enough to get your hands behind without draining the coolant. Mind you don't damage the fins.

If you don't mind draining the coolant then you can have the Rad off in 20 minutes.

[pr]

With dropping the radiator, you mean unscrewing at the top and carefully tilt forwards?

[Fat Rat]

Take the bolts out both sides (remember, the fairing bolts through into the Rad) and top and bottom, carefully drop the Rad off of its pivot. You may want to disconnect the thermostat/fan connector depending on its length.

[BlackRockFox]

Check there are no loose wires/connections on the indicators
Happened to me once, all it was was a loose earth wire

And try swapping parts around to find the problem area, then go from there

[pr]

Didn't have to go as far as unscrewing the radiator. I sprayed a good amount of contact cleaner spray on the connector. After that dried up I put a good layer or acf 50 on there. Now it works again. We'll see for how long, but I know the next step to undertake then.