Turn signal wiring issues

StuntPuppy · February 25th, 2017, 01:09 PM

So I have a bit of a unique problem with my turn signals. Searching around hasn't really helped, because most tutorials assume that you still have your dash and stock turn signals. The issue I have is that I removed every fairing, and no longer have a dashboard at all, or any turn signals left. I am trying to wire in LED strip turn signals, only on the rear, no front. It's been so long since I removed the fairings and stock turn signals that I no longer remember what wires go to what, and I have no idea if or how my removal of the dash will affect this.

Basically what I'm looking for is the easiest way to rig up my rear turn signals, and which connectors to wire it in to. I think I wired them into one of my old turn signal connectors for testing, a grey two wire connector in the tail, but, naturally, they did not flash or even turn off, actually, just came on with 12v power and turned off when I turned the key off. I know that I need an electronic flasher relay, but I also need to know if I need to bypass any stock wiring to just make the rear turn signals work, and how.

Have poked around in the wiring diagram but I'm awful at reading them, plus it assumes that I have all the stock wiring hooked up properly. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm heading over to work on it after I make this post, so I can provide pictures if needed.

*Edit* Sorry for the double post.

StuntPuppy · February 25th, 2017, 01:31 PM

Shameless self-bump so that this one is on top instead of the one where I deleted all the relevant text.

Motofool · February 25th, 2017, 03:16 PM

Welcome, Natalie !!!

I would test the remaining wires with a regular directional bulb first, then replace the flasher and install the new indicators.

StuntPuppy · February 25th, 2017, 03:39 PM

Thank you for the welcome! After 4 years of owning my 250, maybe its time I joined a community for it XD

I was incorrect about which part I'd wired them up to. Now that I am working on it, I see that I originally wired it to a connector with a red/blue stripe wire and a black/yellow stripe that is near my tail light but not plugged into to anything, for testing.

I figured out where my actual turn signal connectors are, but they don't really seem to be getting any power, at least nothing happened when I wired the LEDs up to it. I made sure I wired it properly, ground to ground, etc.

Do I need to bypass any of the wiring that originally went to my dash (which is no longer present) for it to get power?

StuntPuppy · February 25th, 2017, 04:25 PM

Okay so the fuse was blown, explaining why there was no power. Apparently I already had an electronic flasher relay from the previous owner, and there's no need to bypass wiring, because when I wired up the LED turn signal it worked perfectly!

Thanks for the help, motofool

Motofool · February 25th, 2017, 06:25 PM

I did not help much, but I am glad that you figured it out by yourself.

February 25th, 2017, 01:09 PM	#1
StuntPuppy ninjette.org member Name: Natalie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r SE, 02 CBR600F4i Posts: 16	Turn signal wiring issues So I have a bit of a unique problem with my turn signals. Searching around hasn't really helped, because most tutorials assume that you still have your dash and stock turn signals. The issue I have is that I removed every fairing, and no longer have a dashboard at all, or any turn signals left. I am trying to wire in LED strip turn signals, only on the rear, no front. It's been so long since I removed the fairings and stock turn signals that I no longer remember what wires go to what, and I have no idea if or how my removal of the dash will affect this. Basically what I'm looking for is the easiest way to rig up my rear turn signals, and which connectors to wire it in to. I think I wired them into one of my old turn signal connectors for testing, a grey two wire connector in the tail, but, naturally, they did not flash or even turn off, actually, just came on with 12v power and turned off when I turned the key off. I know that I need an electronic flasher relay, but I also need to know if I need to bypass any stock wiring to just make the rear turn signals work, and how. Have poked around in the wiring diagram but I'm awful at reading them, plus it assumes that I have all the stock wiring hooked up properly. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm heading over to work on it after I make this post, so I can provide pictures if needed. Edit Sorry for the double post. Last futzed with by StuntPuppy; February 25th, 2017 at 01:36 PM. Reason: Double posted

February 25th, 2017, 03:16 PM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Welcome, Natalie !!! I would test the remaining wires with a regular directional bulb first, then replace the flasher and install the new indicators. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

February 25th, 2017, 06:25 PM	#6
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	I did not help much, but I am glad that you figured it out by yourself. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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February 25th, 2017, 01:31 PM	#2
StuntPuppy ninjette.org member Name: Natalie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r SE, 02 CBR600F4i Posts: 16	Shameless self-bump so that this one is on top instead of the one where I deleted all the relevant text.

February 25th, 2017, 03:39 PM	#4
StuntPuppy ninjette.org member Name: Natalie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r SE, 02 CBR600F4i Posts: 16	Thank you for the welcome! After 4 years of owning my 250, maybe its time I joined a community for it XD I was incorrect about which part I'd wired them up to. Now that I am working on it, I see that I originally wired it to a connector with a red/blue stripe wire and a black/yellow stripe that is near my tail light but not plugged into to anything, for testing. I figured out where my actual turn signal connectors are, but they don't really seem to be getting any power, at least nothing happened when I wired the LEDs up to it. I made sure I wired it properly, ground to ground, etc. Do I need to bypass any of the wiring that originally went to my dash (which is no longer present) for it to get power?

February 25th, 2017, 04:25 PM	#5
StuntPuppy ninjette.org member Name: Natalie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r SE, 02 CBR600F4i Posts: 16	Okay so the fuse was blown, explaining why there was no power. Apparently I already had an electronic flasher relay from the previous owner, and there's no need to bypass wiring, because when I wired up the LED turn signal it worked perfectly! Thanks for the help, motofool