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GS750E - Signal Question....Stupid (likely)

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Hey guys:

- I have a 1980 GS750E with a little signaling trouble

Story:

Just noticed last night that my Right Rear Turn signal does not come on and the front right comes on but is solid on. I do not have the self canceling signals. The left side works fine no issues.

This maybe stupid but my Clymer book doesn't really have a troubleshooting section for this and I have searched around and I just wanted to get verified what I am thinking.

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The rear signal if burned out / loose keeps the relay from flashing the other hence my right front light is on but solid. hence when I replace the stupid bulb it will be back to normal....

A simple yes or no willbe a great help... I know you all hate having yoru brains picked but I'm new here and I think I shoudl get one freebie dumb question :-D

Sound off \\:D/

*puts on flak jacket and helmet*
 
Change the bulb, but remember that while the front bulbs are dual filament bulbs (running lamp and turn signal) the rears are single filamnet only for turn signals.
 
The dumb questions are the ones that never get asked. Yes, sounds like a bulb to me too.
 
Replacement bulb #?

Replacement bulb #?

I was interested to know where I might find the bulb number I know to replace ... I'll glace through my manual while I wait for a response too ... I may get lucky =)
 
Kcwiro said:
I was interested to know where I might find the bulb number I know to replace ... I'll glace through my manual while I wait for a response too ... I may get lucky =)
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take it out and look at side of the base. 1004 ect.
 
Gotcha

Gotcha

Oh.... *slaps forehead*

ok so I am likely fine just running to auto shop and finding the matching bulb if they have the number and I'll be ok... note to self: single filament in the rear

I was curious too...

are the signals in the front supposed to be on at all when the signals are not in operation?... I only ask because it'd make it easier to see my from front or rear if the lights were on full time and bright flashing instead of on only when I am set to turn...:|
 
Jethro said:
Change the bulb, but remember that while the front bulbs are dual filament bulbs (running lamp and turn signal) the rears are single filamnet only for turn signals.
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Just a note.... my 80 750E has stock front signals, and they are not running lights, just single filament bulbs.

ghwrenchit
 
Yeah...I'm confused myself:? but my lights are now fixed...the wiring got shaken up and thats all it was =)
 
Not sure what the original bulb numbers are (were), but if the fronts are dual filament (including running lights), you can use 1157, 2057 or 2357. If the fronts are single filament (no running lights), use 1156. The rears, which are also single filament, use 1156.


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The single filament type signals can be made into combination running lights and turn signals with the addition of two relays and some wiring mods. If you are interested, I'll describe how I did it.
 
mixongw said:
The single filament type signals can be made into combination running lights and turn signals with the addition of two relays and some wiring mods. If you are interested, I'll describe how I did it.
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Yes, do please....

I was going to try and build a circuit to accomplish this for rear running(amber illegal) lights, but a relay system sounds much easier.

Thank you

ghwrenchit
 
I understand why you'd want additional lighting in the back but why would you would you want rear facing amber (illegal)?
 
ghwrenchit said:
Yes, do please....

I was going to try and build a circuit to accomplish this for rear running(amber illegal) lights, but a relay system sounds much easier.

Thank you

ghwrenchit
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Would this not add an additional 46 watts to the charging system (23 watts per bulb)?
 
Don't know about an 80 by my '83 GS750ES did not have running lights in the front. I changed the sockets and it does now.
 
beby99 said:
Would this not add an additional 46 watts to the charging system (23 watts per bulb)?
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I went to LED front signal lights. you are right. The running lights would add more demand.
 
ghwrenchit said:
Yes, do please....

I was going to try and build a circuit to accomplish this for rear running(amber illegal) lights, but a relay system sounds much easier.

Thank you

ghwrenchit
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I am trying to locate my information on the mod I did. I have wire colors and everything spelled out. Give me a little time and I'll come up with it.
 
can you not just change the bulbs and the single contact to a two contact base (radio shack or other suppliers) in the socket, i know when you use a dual filiment bayonet base bulb the side pins on the bulb are at a different height but a grinder or file will take care of that and just wire it to the tail light circuit?
 
rustybronco said:
can you not just change the bulbs and the single contact to a two contact base (radio shack or other suppliers) in the socket, i know when you use a dual filiment bayonet base bulb the side pins on the bulb are at a different height but a grinder or file will take care of that and just wire it to the tail light circuit?
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I tried to do just that on mine but I could never find any sockets that fit the housing. BTW, my signals are from an '81.
 
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