Topic: Any 6 volt Honda Guru's out there? (Honda S65 Question)

[Swoop]

Hi
I have an S65 and am looking for some info.

The turn signals will only start to flash when I get the revs way up there. I do not have a manual (Don't say it...I know  )
Anyway...I am thinking of the lighting coil maybe? Any other suggestions. (Yes it is a 6 volt flasher)
Headlight won't come on at idle either....but requires less revs to bring it on.

Thanks for any help.

Steve

[grumburg]

Steve: Had the same problem with my S90. Probably not the flasher unit (unless it's a 12V).  They either work or don't. Since both sides are the same, would start with the grounds. Mine are all tied into a common ground. Cleaned all the terminals (+ and -), all the sockets, and made sure all the connections were tight and now they flash even when not running.

[grumburg]

PS : Since your lighting is dim, appears your charging system is not putting out enough juice. Not much room for error with only 6 volts. Should max out about 7-7.2v.

[Swoop]

My local wrench here said that maybe the rotor has lost it's magnetism....? How the heck do you check for that?

Steve

[bikebitsintheloft]

hi ide go back to the earth , no punn intented . i had the same problem with my c90 , dont know what type of indicators you have but mine earthed directly with no extra earth cable run so i had to nip the mounting bolts up a bit more and hey presto they worked ... Gaz

[number13]

What condition is your battery in?
New or unknown? Is the fluid topped off?

[Swoop]

Thanks fir the suggestions.

I have over 6 volts sitting...7.1 revving.
Headlights seem fine...even aat idle....but turn signals won't cut in till 2-3000 grand?

And then not reliably.

This sucker is positive groung no?

I am getting continuity everwhere.

Any more suggestions?

Steve

[number13]

Try an electronic flasher, those old mechanical
flashers take a lot of juice to operate.
On a different note, I drove a 53 Chevy with original
6 volt system for 11 years (1989 to 2001), I found it ran a lot better
with an 8 volt battery. The generator and regulator
put out plenty to keep it charged and starting was
much crisper.