How To Wire A Turn Signal Circuit From Scratch [2021 Follow Up]

This is a follow up video for my previous video on wiring turn signal circuits. Apparently I was not very clear in that video and saw in the comments that there was some confusion, or possibly (probably) people giving advice on something they know very little about. Either way, confusion or troll, I hope this helps!
Original video link: • MOTORCYCLE TURN SIGNAL...
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[@stevewilliams5687]

Simple and easy, thanks

[@ThrashTestDummies]

That was my intention! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@notdisclosing]

There are SO many ways to wire turn signals. What you put out here is one of the simplest and easiest to wire and is a good example of how to wire them. Those that can't expand on what you showed here and figure out how to make it work on their project should not be trying to wire anything. Don't worry about the keyboard warriors, you could go through all the different ways to wire these and someone somewhere would find a way to nit pick it.

[@zombiesniper2468]

After browsing the internet for hours trying to find my dumb ass a simple way to do this, I found your video and now I can make my bike street legal

[@ThrashTestDummies]

I'm glad I could help! Turn signals are on of those things people seem to think are overly complicated. But they really aren't all that complex once you see what the circuit looks like.

[@charlesbohman9447]

Out of all the uploads others made of this , this one by far is simple to understand. I appreciate your simple instructions. Thanks much & ride safe brother.

[@lancemcpherson2526]

Just wanted to say thank you. I've been looking for straight forth visual representations for a project car I have. Just needed some help visualizing the process to put the technical knowledge into perspective. This was the first video I found after several dozen that did that. Again, thank you.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! That's what I make these videos for. To teach and entertain. Good luck on your project! You should totally shoot me some pictures once it's done and I'll post it.

[@maxscholefield6503]

Thank you, I am putting flashers onto my 1929 Buick and your video really helps.

[@e46mblue]

This was really good and helped A LOT. I did not see the first video as this is all I needed. Nicely done my friend!!!

[@alfreddefreece905]

Crystal clear. Didn’t see the first vid, but your time is appreciated.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

I'm glad you were able to take something from it! Thanks for watching!

[@stephenlepore4476]

super clear and straightforward. i will still manage to f this up. thanks man, love the content.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

If you have any questions feel free to ask. It's a pretty simple circuit. You should have no problems. Thanks for the support!

[@RobertLee-yk5tr]

Great explanation. You helped me out with all of my questions.

[@seeforyourself7841]

I think people were confused because they're probably thinking of the wiring where the flasher and relays are separate but your method using the combined module on a bike is 1000x better 👏. Well done.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

I think that is where a lot of confusion is coming from as well. I found that this method is better because it essentially combines two different modules into one unit which saves space, time, and work. Not to mention troubleshooting should anything stop working.

[@davidmoses3414]

yes....finally a video that makes sense. great vid

[@XxFri3ndlyxX]

Hell yeah. I was able to install properly a turn signal flasher system on my Fatbike. Thank you very much!

[@ianrobbins2480]

Thank you just what I have been looking for and vary easy to follow

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Glad I could help!

[@marvinjohnson7436]

I really learned a lot from this video keep up the good work

[@wahabmirzaei5938]

great video, helped a lot going for inspection.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Glad it helped!

[@arthurhudgens8213]

Excellent vedio it answered all my questions thanks

[@1976BSK]

Really appreciate this video Thank you so much

[@markchilders8260]

Very good video. Thank you

[@gregoryhendrie5202]

Thanks mate! Now I can wire up indicators on my tractor...legend

[@ThrashTestDummies]

I mean, whatever you want to do.

[@philosophicalutopia9297]

Thanks man. Just what I needed fir my 2000w scooter. I use 12v lifepo4 battery. 6amp..so light. Appreciated

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Great to hear! Thanks for the love!

[@williambailey2053]

Thanks for a great video on wiring turn signals. I have a 1970 BSA 650cc bike with no signals...but it will have soon ! Thanks again ! Biill Bailey AUSTRALIA.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Awesome! I had the same year BSA on a chopper frame for a while when I was a teenager. Great bikes but they're getting harder to find here in the states. I'm glad you found my video useful and thanks for the support! One of my life goals is to take a motorcycle around the landmass of Australia.

[@adambaxterJM]

your way method of wiring turn signal is simple and used a combined wires goes all the way from the power source..i need to wiring it on ktm dirt bike..thanks for gold presentation and explaination..

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Thanks man! I like to keep things as simple as possible. It makes stuff like this easy to do from scratch, looks cleaner, adds little to no bulk, etc.. This would be perfect for a dirt bike. Glad you found value in my content. Thanks for watching!

[@adambaxterJM]

@@ThrashTestDummies your welcome..can you please show how to combine crimp the wires together? I'm sharing your video to my friends for them to do their dirt bike into legal supermoto..ready manufactures wire harness sometimes irritating but your way is gold and DIY..

[@ThrashTestDummies]

I would suggest soldering for a road bike. Or a way of crimping that I prefer and have never had any issues with. It's similar to factory crimping. In the video I just used butt connectors to demonstrate the circuit itself. Not how I would advise joining the wires in a real world application. So I will do something for you and your boys and make a video showing the 3 methods I use to join wires, their pros and cons, and in an order from no solder to solder. Give me a couple days and it will be up.

[@adambaxterJM]

@@ThrashTestDummies thanks, man..I sub now..

[@agent23158]

Great video I’m not sure how you don’t have more likes and comments yet

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Thanks bud! Glad you found it useful. I'm not sure about the lack of comments, although I don't really pay attention to it as much as I do the views. That's because I see that people are watching, but hopefully I've explained it well enough that they have no questions.

[@anthonyliscinski7387]

Thanks for the video help me to rewire my turn signals on my motorcycle and if people don't like the way that you do things or think it's wrong they should shut up and make their own video or go find another one to watch

[@mattburns478]

Yo good looking on that video I needed that

[@arturoruiz8289]

Thank you so much bro

[@alritt7445]

9:30 pm. Thank you.

[@pmacc3557]

Thanks for the vid. Could you run all ground wires into a terminal block and from that block to frame or battery?

[@familygunsandrides....8024]

Great video, now if I only know this last week before I sold my bobber...

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Well it sounds like you should build a new one!

[@j.rrichardson7874]

Hi I like to bypass the turn signal switch and add wiring to it to make my turn signals work on the front indicators on the dash and on the rear turn signals is it possible to add wiring to it and bypass most of that stuff if I add a relay and running straight from the battery

[@jessemendoza1415]

thank you 👏🏼

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Anytime! Thanks for the support!

[@IvyBuilt]

what fuse number should i use?

[@1957gilf]

Could you do a video hooking it up to motorcycle handle bar switch with turn signals and brake light

[@JeckGacosta]

how about if you have 2 switches like that of harleys? 1 for left and 1 for right.

[@mattburns478]

But now what do you do with the brake light

[@leleblanc]

What flasher relay did you use?

[@irvinpinon7675]

Hey man, first of all this video really help me understand how the circuit works, but I have a similar set up with oem switches for a turn signal, horn, and hazards for a utv. Each has a switch but only one 3 way relay, and I would like for you to see them to see if you could help me out, I’ll be really appreciated.

[@ThrashTestDummies]

If you like you can send me pictures via email. I'd love to see if I can help you out!

[@aaronpavey1224]

Hey man I'm working on a Honda Shadow. My front turn signals are also my running lights. And my stock turn signal switch is a 6 wire and I'm wanting to switch it to a 3-wire. How would I go about using my front turn signals with your setup (obviously more tightened up) but when the turn signals are not on, the running lights be on?

[@aaronpavey1224]

Pretty much I need my switch to be set up for when it's in the center/ off position I have power to my running lights and when I click my switch left or right it's shuts the power off to the running light and activates turn signal. My front turn signals / running lights have three wires that go to it one is the ground one is the wire to activate the turn signal and the other one is the power wire for the running lights. Currently when I hit my left turn signal or right turn signal it kills the power to the running light wire and gives power to the turn signal wire

[@dennylamar9624]

I have a question why would my back turning signals be on as running lights when they are supposed to be off?

[@ThrashTestDummies]

The first thing that I would check would be the wiring. It sounds like it is tied to a constant power source such as your tail light. Make sure the positive going to your light is coming from the turn signal circuit.

[@timalexander89]

💯💪..how you wire a 12v DC rectifier/regulator with all the wires..will love to see that video

[@ThrashTestDummies]

The wiring would vary from bike to bike, but a 3 wire rectifier will be the same on any bike. I will see if I can find a way to simplify it and explain it in a video sometime soon.

[@jordanstevens3927]

Hey bro so I ordered a 2 prong relay so it’s self grounded but my tail lights are 2 wire so would you recommend grounding out my lights at least? To be on the safe side

[@ThrashTestDummies]

If they are 2 wire running lights and turn signals then they are self grounding. Meaning the body of the light is the ground. If they are meant to only be turn signals then yes, one is a ground and one is power from the relay. An easy way to test it is to hold a ground to the bolt of the light, then put power to each wire individually. If nothing happens it is only a turn signal. If you get two different "brightnesses" then the light is self grounding and the wire that controls the dimmer of the two needs constant power, and the brighter goes to your relay side. Let me know if you have anymore questions. I'm glad to help.

[@darienst.gelais8681]

What size fuse would you recommend to put between the battery and relay?

[@ThrashTestDummies]

Usually the main fuse (between battery and relay) is a 30 amp on most bikes

[@hnmotorider242]

I enjoyed your slight grummpyness while re-explaining...

[@jessecummings5589]

im just curious about your profile sign and how that came about? its what drew me to your video looking for non bike turn signal fixes

[@ThrashTestDummies]

It's a very common hand gesture by people on bikes who don't try to put on the "I'm a badass because I'm on a bike" routine. It's done by people who truly just rip on their scooters and don't care what anyone thinks 🤙

[@jessecummings5589]

@@ThrashTestDummies that is awesome

[@jessecummings5589]

@@ThrashTestDummies look up the word shaka hand gesture! its pretty much the equivalent as far as the meaning, and spot on identical as far as the hand gesture goes. That is so coincidentally amazing and i couuldnt help but *point out* the discovery of it 🤙🤙🤙

[@razah2339]

Nice video u made it d easy way easy to understand Thanx