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whonneb
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« on: July 12, 2016, 12:14:44 PM »
For some reason, I can't figure out what is wrong with the turn signal.  As soon as I turn on my bike - the left turn signal is on ( not blinking).  The right turn signal will blink and is in a normal state.  The affect my brake lights on the left side as well.  I have replaced the fuses in the trunk, I have replaced the blinker and still no dice.  Is there a replacement system that I can replace this system or does anyone have any idea of what I can do to fix this?

I have a 99 Valkyrie Interstate.
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2016, 12:16:24 PM »
Check the ground wires and connections.
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2016, 02:08:24 PM »
We need more information.

Fuses in the trunk?
Do you have a hook up for a trailer?

Power is being back feed by something, so removing fuse(*s) with the key on could pin point which circuit is feeding power to your left turn single bulb..

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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2016, 02:47:52 PM »
sounds like shorted wire somewhere.
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2016, 05:42:10 PM »
I had a similar issue and located a loose connection as mentioned above.  Mine was in the headlight bucket.
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2016, 08:13:15 PM »
Do you have LED turn signals and/or brake lights?
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2016, 10:56:56 AM »
Had the rear lower fender electrical connector apart lately ?
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Ramie
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2016, 06:47:06 AM »
Quote from: whonneb on July 12, 2016, 12:14:44 PM
For some reason, I can't figure out what is wrong with the turn signal.  As soon as I turn on my bike - the left turn signal is on ( not blinking).  The right turn signal will blink and is in a normal state.  The affect my brake lights on the left side as well.  I have replaced the fuses in the trunk, I have replaced the blinker and still no dice.  Is there a replacement system that I can replace this system or does anyone have any idea of what I can do to fix this?

I have a 99 Valkyrie Interstate.
If your talking about the front turn signal then they should both be on when you start the bike if the rear they should not.
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2016, 06:49:43 AM »
The signal switch can cause strange anomalies. The grease gets old and makes the switch do funny things. Take the left bar housing apart and use a degreaser in the switch. Relube with a dielectric grease (Super Lube: Found at Ace Hardware).
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N8171S
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2016, 07:15:25 AM »
Could be just a bad bulb.  Sometimes a filiment breaks and cross feeds to another.
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