Honda ss50 indicators

[Pmd31421]

Hi , I'm only getting 4.5v at my indicators and nothing at my headlight . It's got a brand new battery and the horn works fine . Running out of ideas ?
Pete

[mike the bike]

What's the battery voltage?

[petermigreen]

Check for bad/poor earths

[mike the bike]

This is the only planet where we call the chassis connection an earth.

[petermigreen]

Alright, circuit return path connections if you prefer.
My bike is quite muddy though

[Pmd31421]

Battery output is 6.5 volts.
I've just had the frame plastic coated

[mike the bike]

Just for the sake of fault finding, connect a jump lead from the battery negative to the earth on the indicator bulb and see what effect that has.  Actually,  do the same on both bulbs - front and back.

[petermigreen]

I've just had the frame plastic coated

Definitely need to clean up all earthing points. I use a dremel or similar to clean away the powder coat.
Mikes wise suggestion will bypass any earthing issues and prove definitely if thats the problem.

good luck.

[Bryanj]

Don't remember voltages but seem to remember the buggers wouldn't flash unless the engine was running

[AshimotoK0]

Don't remember voltages but seem to remember the buggers wouldn't flash unless the engine was running

Agree with Bryan on that one .. Long term...  possibly use LED replacements if they are available for 6V systems

[Woodside]

I have a c100 and the indicators do not flash unless the engine is running and generally needs a rev to get em going

[Pmd31421]

Hi , going to check all the earths . Indicators light up but just stay on they don't flash , even with motor running . Headlight .....nothing front or back , although brake light works . Check bulbs they all ok ..

[mike the bike]

Same thing with the headlamp;  using the jump lead, supply a negative return to the headlamp bulb and see if it works

[Bryanj]

Lights only work with engine running

[hairygit]

Lights only work with engine running

And barely better than a candle until 1/2 throttle or more!

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