Wiring for signals

[Lance Weersma]

Good evening gents. Thanks to all of your help I have gotten my 72' on the road for the first time in 30 years!

My newest issue is getting my signals working. So there are a couple things to consider. The previous owner had the signals removed so I am not sure if I have them hooked up right. Also I have shortened them by 2" and then mounted them in a different locations.

So please walk me through this like I am a 10 year old as I am not good with wiring.

So to get the conversation started.
1.) I have only one wire coming out of my lights which would be the power. Is that right or should there be a ground too?
2.) Also I have the lights mounted to the frame. Self grounded. Is that an issue?
3.) I also have these unused connections on the frame near the rear brake switch. Are these related?

 

[650Skull]

3; Should be for the Flasher relay

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Lance, I'm not good at untangling rats nests on a forum.
All I can do right now is throw some salt on the wounds.

So, let's start with a colorized XS2 wiring diagram:

The XS1B uses the same turnsignal system, so its uncluttered diagram may be easier to follow:

Lastly, here's a manual excerpt that explains the turnsignal relay:

To answer your question about grounds for the 4 flashers, the original bikes used a 2--wire setup for each indicator, a colored wire to supply flash power, and a black wire for ground return into the harness. If you can get a good/solid ground for the indicators to the frame, that's okay.

Does it burn yet?

 

[Lance Weersma]

Thank you for the info. I have the wiring diagram in the manual. Mine is B&W so the color does help. Glad to hear that I don't need a ground if it is secured to the frame. When I provide direct power to the lights they light up great.
So, Does anyone have the ability to take a picture of this relay? Where is it.? This way I can see if it is on my bike or has it been removed for some reason.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[OripotoRaider]

Please see these pictures from my "in process" restoration...... The Flasher attach to the rear fender

 

[Lance Weersma]

Awesome. I am not running the rear fender so it is most likely still attached. Huge help.

 

[OripotoRaider]

Just in case, ido need a rear fender in case you would like to sell yours.

Thanks

 

[Lance Weersma]

Just in case, ido need a rear fender in case you would like to sell yours.

Thanks

I would be happy to what's a fair price for a rear fender?

Also when I explored my fender I found now relay. Must have been taken out by PO. What other options do I have?