Phil in Boulder
New Member
Hi,
2013 NC700x, 13,000 miles, owned for 6 yrs., always covered, garaged in winter.
While riding yesterday, I realized that my turn signals had stopped working, not lighting, not blinking. When I got home, I found that additionally my rear light and brake light are also not working. When I activate my flashers, one (front right) comes on and just stays on,
Headlight works fine, and the bike runs smoothly and well.
I’m an older guy, pride myself on having good common sense, and it is humbling to admit that I don’t understand electricity very well, and haven’t learned how to use electrical tools, such as ohm meters, etc., so this could be a limiting factor in your ability to help me. I’ve always heard to proceed very carefully with electrical matters so as to never release the “magic smoke” from the wires.
Here’s what I have done:
Battery is a year old, checked tightness of connections, charged on smart charger, starts bike immediately, powers dash, etc., seems very good.
Took out each fuse in turn, inspected and cleaned contacts, and reinstalled. Then removed the “”turn/clock” fuse again and switched it with another fuse, and then replaced it with a spare. Fuses are good.
Took out all four directional bulbs and inspected them carefully under magnification, they’re all good.
Didn’t take out rear light bulb, as getting the tail light cover off is proving problematic ( another question I have, but first things first ), in that when I loosen the center nut underneath tail assembly, both bolt and nut turn together as a unit endlessly. Seems unlikely that this would cause all the other symptoms, but I am not theoretically certain.
So,I want to know if any of you either (hopefully) know what is going on, or have guidance, direction, insight on what is occurring and how to proceed. Thanks for being there and taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
Phil in Boulder
2013 NC700x, 13,000 miles, owned for 6 yrs., always covered, garaged in winter.
While riding yesterday, I realized that my turn signals had stopped working, not lighting, not blinking. When I got home, I found that additionally my rear light and brake light are also not working. When I activate my flashers, one (front right) comes on and just stays on,
Headlight works fine, and the bike runs smoothly and well.
I’m an older guy, pride myself on having good common sense, and it is humbling to admit that I don’t understand electricity very well, and haven’t learned how to use electrical tools, such as ohm meters, etc., so this could be a limiting factor in your ability to help me. I’ve always heard to proceed very carefully with electrical matters so as to never release the “magic smoke” from the wires.
Here’s what I have done:
Battery is a year old, checked tightness of connections, charged on smart charger, starts bike immediately, powers dash, etc., seems very good.
Took out each fuse in turn, inspected and cleaned contacts, and reinstalled. Then removed the “”turn/clock” fuse again and switched it with another fuse, and then replaced it with a spare. Fuses are good.
Took out all four directional bulbs and inspected them carefully under magnification, they’re all good.
Didn’t take out rear light bulb, as getting the tail light cover off is proving problematic ( another question I have, but first things first ), in that when I loosen the center nut underneath tail assembly, both bolt and nut turn together as a unit endlessly. Seems unlikely that this would cause all the other symptoms, but I am not theoretically certain.
So,I want to know if any of you either (hopefully) know what is going on, or have guidance, direction, insight on what is occurring and how to proceed. Thanks for being there and taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
Phil in Boulder