Topic: K7 750 Flasher behaviour

[Erny]

Just realised, that when I launch turn signal, it takes full pause period till first flash... I have flasher from 4into1 (https://4into1.com/reproduction-honda-rectangular-12v-turn-signal-flasher-relay-2-prong/)

Is this behaviour normal on bike with stock flasher?

Normally I would expect that it flash immidiately after swich is engaged to L/R, then pause. At leaste due te safety reason.

[Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er]

One thing to consider is the state of the battery. I use my turn signal beeper as an indicator as to the state of the battery charge. These bikes are notorious for #$%*ty electrical chaging systems and if your system is draining when not on the road at higher rpms it may be trying to tell you something.

[Erny]

Battery is new (Yuasa) and charging system is in perfect condition, there is no problem.

Not sure I was clear in description, it flashes OK, but when I move swith to left or right, fist it pasuses and just then there is first flash (so it does Pause-Flash-Pause-Flash...). Means there is delay from the moment I want to flash till it really flash.
Normally it should be first immidiate flash Flash-Pause-Flash-Pause... like on any today's cars and motorbikes, it is much safer

[rotortiller]

Old school flashers use a bi-metallic element to make/break the circuit. The electrical current that heats the element to the point of breaking the circuit runs through the signal bulbs.  It is possible to have a reverse coefficient flasher that heats the flasher element to activate or make the contacts to light the bulb but personally have never had one. It may simply have a more advanced  transistor like electronic switching than needs to be charged initially before making the connection. Different bulb wattage can change flash rates on old school flashers justas  line voltage variance may. It's enough that it works LOL.

[Bodi]

It's probably a two terminal electronic flasher. That's just how they work. Three terminal electronic ones generally start ON like you want, or get an OEM mechanical one, or even a mechanical car type. These won't fit in the holder but is that a big deal?

[Erny]

Thanks for explanation - this makes sense, I'll try 3-pin one, I should have some in garage.
I don't care about holder, as I don't have that piece of rubber there anyway.. (Lost by PO)