Indicators flashing too quickly

[Ricco1]

The indicators on my GN 125 flash around 150 times a minute. A friend told me that anything over 120 a minute will cause an MOT fail. Can anyone confirm this? If so, what's the easiest way to slow them down? Thanks

[polecat]

The indicators on my GN 125 flash around 150 times a minute. A friend told me that anything over 120 a minute will cause an MOT fail. Can anyone confirm this? If so, what's the easiest way to slow them down? Thanks

I would say change the flasher relay but........recently I fitted a new indicator and because I did not crimp the wire well enough the lamp I changed flashes faster than the other side so you either need to change the relay or check your indicator connections .

[Colin the Bear]

Poor connection can do it. Dirty/corroded bulbs or holders. An expired bulb make the others go quick.

[Tango]

Ricco1....do both sides flash at the same speed? If one side flashes faster than the other I would check the above suggestions around poor connections, corroded bulb holders, etc. If both sides flash at the same rate I would probably go with Polecats suggestion that the flasher relay may be a bit sus. Does the flash rate stay the same irrespective of engine speed or does the flashing get faster as the revs go up? Regulator?

Check the bulbs to make sure you have the correct wattage for your bike.

Does it have the original indicators or have they been replaced with LED ones? If so you may need a special relay for the LED indicators.

Just a few ideas for you to consider.

Cheers,

Bob

[Ricco1]

Thanks all 4 indicators flash at this high speed, reving the engine makes no difference. The indicators are cheap replacement ones. Do you think the simple solution could be to replace the bulbs with higher wattage ones? It is an mot fail, right?

[Tango]

I don't know about an MOT failure. All I can find is that the requirement is for the indicators to flash at a steady speed! Best course would be to ask at a bike MOT testing station.

Are the indicators LED or bulb? If they are LED you would probably have to replace the relay or fit a set of Bulb indicators.

Good Luck,

Bob

[Bogof]

I don't know about an MOT failure. All I can find is that the requirement is for the indicators to flash at a steady speed! Best course would be to ask at a bike MOT testing station.

 

http://www.motuk.co.uk/mcmanual_150.htm

[Ricco1]

Thanks again so it is an MOT fail! The indicators are bulb, rather than led...

I'm thinking that the best thing to do might be to take the bike back to the shop where I bought it. I asked them at the time if the fast flashing would be a problem for the MOT. They said not. The bike is still within a 2 month "all things mechanical" warranty. Any thoughts on this?

[rennie]

take it back!

[ohmagain]

I would take it back, it will most probably fail the mot (depending on where you take it of course). If one side is flashing faster than the other then they it will be seen as 'not operating correctly'.