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Hi Folks, newbie, '79 CM400 w/ puzzling turn signal issue.

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Hello everyone, Western NY here, cold & wet most of the time, so barn find bikes abound! I found a cute '79 Honda CM400 for my daughter. Budget constraints meant that I could only afford a fixer-uper. It's a '79 CM400 with 11K on the spedo. It was missing the seat, tail lights and rear signals, so I replaced those things with aftermarket. After a lot of other work, (leaky carbs, petcock, etc...) I got the bike to fire up. The left hand turn signals function fine but when I turn the switch to the right it causes the flasher unit to buzz like an angry bumble bee. The RH signal lights do not flash. I have checked the bulbs, switching them from right to left and it still acts the same way. I am inexperienced with electrical issues and really need some help to get this ready for my daughter's upcomming birthday. Any help or advice is appreciated!
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Have you checked both bulbs/filaments on that side?

GB :mrgreen:
I'd try taking that switch apart just to investigate.. It's pretty easy to get apart, and once you're in there it's a simple design. After you figure it out, it won't hurt to lay some dielectric grease in there, and I wouldn't be shy about using plenty.

GB :mrgreen:
I was thinking he had a short somewhere Steve, but I kinda thought he'd be popping fuses or melthing something?

GB :mrgreen:
OOHH OOOOH, I gotta see this 78 750 find!! That was my first street bike. I still miss her. Everyone here gets the pleasure of hearing that everytime someone mentions a 750.. :roll: Those SOHC bikes are trench diggers on hot pavement!

GB :mrgreen:
That's a pretty good lookin bobber man. Kudos to you.

Your 750 has the exact same pipes as mine did! Man I'm gonna envy you seeing this one come together... You lucky bastige!! :lol:

GB :mrgreen:
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