Topic: 1978 CB550K- Electrical

[beelsamin]

It's a rainy day so I started going through the electrical system,cleaning all the connections.I had replaced the original signal flasher and it only had 2 connections to it so bought a 2 connector flasher.Well, much to my surprise, after removing the under seat air box, I found a 3rd connector that appears to be for the flasher.I checked the manual and it appears to confirm three wires to the flasher relay,can anyone confirm the 1978 CB550K has a three way flasher unit?

[texaninseattle]

i have a 78550k with the original flasher and its a 2 prong only

[beelsamin]

Hmmmm,well the extra wire looks just like the 2 that are on the flasher,I'll get a flashlight out and see what color it is cause its dark and dirty in there behind the electrical panel.
Thanks

[TwoTired]

It came stock with a 2 terminal flasher in the US.  Other countries have different lighting requirements, and some need a three terminal flasher.  The harness in adaptable.

The wiring diagrams in the shop manual show this.

There have been 30-40 posts about this very topic prior to yours.

Cheers,

[beelsamin]

Thanks gentlemen,I've tucked it up out of the way,out of sight..........
Now come the valves and cam adjustments....