The skinny on turn signals

[rustydusty]

I am modifying my 78' GS550 and am removing the gauges completely to give it a more 'naked' look up front. Now I know the first question that you will ask is "why would you do that?" I know, I know...decision made.
The problem that I am running into is that the turn signals don't work any more. It looks like I need to connect some wires from one of the 2 harnesses that plug into the gauge cluster, but I don't know which ones to connect to bypass the indicator lamps. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[BassCliff]

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Hi Mr. rustydusty,

The stock flasher unit wants to see a specific load before it can flash the blinkers. If you have removed or changed any bulbs then there may no longer be enough resistance in the system for the flasher to work. You can try substituting an electronic flasher or a little 2-prong "can" flasher. See the electrical section of my website for more information.

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[tkent02]

I bet without the loop going to the indicator light in the speedo, you have an open circuit, so nothing can light up or flash.

[rustydusty]

thanks

Thanks BassCliff and tkent02! I'm heading to an auto parts store today to pick up a can flasher and wire it up. tkent02, I think you are right. I've found the wires and connected them, but with the old flasher it doesn't work properly, so I am going to try it again with the can flasher that BassCliff mentioned on his site. I'll let you know how it goes.