Right Turn Signal

I just bought a 1981 Maxim 650. I am having problems with the right turn signal. The left side goes on and blinks and autocancel works. I did a couple of test to help diagnose. I switched the left and right rear signals and the right works on the left side. I did the same thing to the front and the right works on the left. I did this so I knew the sockets or bulbs were not bad. The relay makes a sound when the left signal is operating but not the right side. I have not test the switch and would like to check the switch to narrow it done. Can someone tell me what else to check and how to check signal switch? I also want to say thanks because I am new to motorcycles and this has been a great resource.

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I checked and there was a loose wire in the signal.

 

Could you be more specific? The turn signal or the turn signal switch? If it is the turn signal which is it? I am having the same exact problem. I think mine is the right front. It works sometimes then it does not. It's only the right side that does not work. The left side always works.

Thanks

 

you may want to post this in XJ Chat to get the best response.

 

Ah I see I just used the search function and responded to the OP. i did not pay attention to where the OP posted it. Could someone move it?

 

It was a wire in the switch. I took the switch apart and cleaned it. What I found out is there was a short because when I moved the wire running up the handle bar the signal started working. It was a short in the wires coming into the switch. Sorry I posted in wrong area.

 

If you need a part for the bike send me a pm and we will work something out. I have a parts bike I am parting out. Check out my gallery for a pic of what is left of it.