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1980 GS1000 turn signal flasher? HELP

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I did a search on turn signal flahers and got a lot of results....but I still cant find mine. I upgraded to some short stalks and they don't flash.

Does anyone have a picture of what my flasher looks like....or describe it and let me know exactly where it is?

I bought a cheapo two prong flasher from Kragen autoparts....I just don't know where to connect it.

PLEASE HELP!

Thanks in advance!!!
 
It's under your left side cover next to all your other electrical components. If you look close, you can see where I mounted my round one. I put short stalks on, too, and needed to use the round one. I wire tied it to the existing post that held the stock one:

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renobruce said:
It's under your left side cover next to all your other electrical components. If you look close, you can see where I mounted my round one. I put short stalks on, too, and needed to use the round one. I wire tied it to the existing post that held the stock one:

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Thanks for the pic!!!! so I am replacing the rectangular unit that was there before?....It has like seven wires connected to it....which ones do I cut....and how do I know which wires to connect?

Again....I truley appreciate the quick response!!!

Thanks
 
NO! Don't cut any wires. See the white plastic plug under the round flasher? it has two wires going to it. Unplug it from your existing flasher and plug in the new flasher. If you need a pic of the existing flasher, let me know. I have another GS1000 with it still on it.
 
For the 80 newer The 7 wire box is the turnsignal control module Just unplug it if it is not working. 79 & older need modifications. Flasher is under left side cover I think your 80 uses a 3 prong flasher ?. GET the electronic flasher at Auto parts
 
renobruce said:
NO! Don't cut any wires. See the white plastic plug under the round flasher? it has two wires going to it. Unplug it from your existing flasher and plug in the new flasher. If you need a pic of the existing flasher, let me know. I have another GS1000 with it still on it.
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yes...please send me a pic of the stock flasher....
 
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It's the small black box that says nippondenso on it. If it's like mine it should be a two prong like you see. Under the side cover on the left side, as you are sitting on the bike.
 
Is your 1000 a GT? If so, the flasher is under the seat or gas tank. Sorry for any confusion. I just looked at my manual and the GT is different.
 
On a related note, does anyone know how to disable the self-cancelling turn signals? Mine always seem to stop flashing at the most inopportune times.
 
80GS1000 said:
On a related note, does anyone know how to disable the self-cancelling turn signals? Mine always seem to stop flashing at the most inopportune times.
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Are you sure it's not a bad ground?
Lynn says to just disconnect it.
 
chef1366 said:
Dang Bruce(your name?)
You've got some sweet bikes!!!!
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You need to check out Bruce's stable to really appreciate it. When the snow melts I know he will be ready for a GS invasion. (We can teach him how to type, too!)

In keeping with the subject of the thread, on My '80 1100E the flasher is under the tank. I'll need to think about that 7-wire component to remember what it's for, but whatever you do, don't start cliping wires.

The self-canceling sigs are controlled by an accelerometer located under the right side cover between the battery box and the master cylinder. It is designed to cancel the sigs after about 10 seconds, but only if the bike is moving. If you're stopped at at light or something, the sigs will not self-cancel. I wouldn't try to disable it.
 
I think your problem is you bought the wrong signals. If you have a three prong flasher, you want dual filament signals.
 
THANK YOU ALL!!!

Got it!...under the tank it was!.....I still used the two prong flasher and disabled the auto turn off.

You guys are awsome! That was a quick and easy fix and $3 bucks at that. I can't believe I missed it.

Thanks to all once again. Thats what makes this forum GREAT!
 
80GS1000 said:
On a related note, does anyone know how to disable the self-cancelling turn signals? Mine always seem to stop flashing at the most inopportune times.
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yes, just remove the three prong flasher, and install a 2 prong flasher. mine is that way now, but if you do this, would you be interested in giving me your 3-pronger? I want that 'inopportunity'!!!:-D
 
There are two wires that go up to the speedo and feed the speed/distance sensor. Just disconnect them and the self cancelling feature will be shut off.
As for flashers and changing them from 3 prong to 2 prong to shut off the self cancelling feature, I'm a bit confused here.
The three prong flashers are used with dual filament bulbs. One filament for running lights, the other for flashing. Correct?
The two prong flashers are used with single filament bulbs. Flashing only, no running lights. Correct?
The flasher has nothing to do with the self cancelling feature. Correct?
If you replace a three prong with a two prong flasher, you lose your running lights, along with one side of your signals. Correct?
 
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