94 softail - where is the flasher controller located? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

JustDave71 · 09-26-2009, 06:34 PM

sorry don't know the correct term

right front turn signal goes on but doesnt flash. neither rear works

something tells me the flasher module is bad...

where is it?

TonyJ · 09-26-2009, 07:52 PM

I think its under the seat, in the little box cut out in the fender.

ChopperDude · 09-26-2009, 08:51 PM

No... on the Evos, it is between the tanks. It is not ONE tank, but instead two "halves". Under the console is a gap, the Turn Signal Module is there, mounted to the backbone.

Even for the Twin Cams, it is not under the seat... that is the ECM. the TSM on those bikes is down by the rear tire, behind the splash guard.

JustDave71 · 09-27-2009, 04:03 PM

yup, between the tanks. I have a manual. sorry for not looking at it first.

makes it a bit of a pain to get at.

JustDave71 · 09-27-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

Are you kidding?...the only way it could be easier to get at is if they mounted it on top of the console...

Is it common for people to talk **** here? Seems very common.

Maybe I got it wrong...but don't I have to remove the tanks to get at it? And don't I have to drain the tanks to do that?

I might be missing something, but...there's absolutely no reason to ridicule someone who doesn't know something. You weren't the amazing Harley expert you clearly are now right from the get go.

Thanks for your input, though!

ChopperDude · 09-28-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDave71

Is it common for people to talk **** here? Seems very common.

Maybe I got it wrong...but don't I have to remove the tanks to get at it? And don't I have to drain the tanks to do that?

Did you not just remove the console? It's only one nut if I recall correctly. Put a towel on your seat and just "fold" the console back over the seat. You should be able to see/access the module that easily.

You should not have to remove the tanks. I think he was "laughing" because you assumed it was going to be tough, and didn't remove the console. It's really not a big deal to just pull back the console. Try that, and report back here if you have any issues... or you can just PM me if you want.

TonyJ · 09-28-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopperDude

No... on the Evos, it is between the tanks. It is not ONE tank, but instead two "halves". Under the console is a gap, the Turn Signal Module is there, mounted to the backbone.

Even for the Twin Cams, it is not under the seat... that is the ECM. the TSM on those bikes is down by the rear tire, behind the splash guard.

Good call. I was thinking he wanted the relay switchs. Next time Ill have to read better.

JustDave71 · 09-28-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopperDude

Did you not just remove the console? It's only one nut if I recall correctly. Put a towel on your seat and just "fold" the console back over the seat. You should be able to see/access the module that easily.

You should not have to remove the tanks. I think he was "laughing" because you assumed it was going to be tough, and didn't remove the console. It's really not a big deal to just pull back the console. Try that, and report back here if you have any issues... or you can just PM me if you want.

I haven't done anything yet. I have my front end apart right now and am focusing on that, but...

PM sent so someone else doesn't ridicule me to make themselves feel bigger.

Dan89FLSTC · 09-28-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDave71

Is it common for people to talk **** here? Seems very common.

Maybe I got it wrong...but don't I have to remove the tanks to get at it? And don't I have to drain the tanks to do that?

I might be missing something, but...there's absolutely no reason to ridicule someone who doesn't know something. You weren't the amazing Harley expert you clearly are now right from the get go.

Thanks for your input, though!

I deleted my previous post because I did not mean to ridicule anyone, should have used a

I guess...

JustDave71 · 09-29-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

I deleted my previous post because I did not mean to ridicule anyone, should have used a

I guess...

it's cool, man...I might have overreacted. happens.

beers are on me

econnor · 09-29-2009, 07:55 AM

You should be able to change the module without draining or removing the tanks. If you need more room, you can undo the rear and top tank mounts. Then spread the tanks at the top. This should not be very hard.

JustDave71 · 09-29-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by econnor

You should be able to change the module without draining or removing the tanks. If you need more room, you can undo the rear and top tank mounts. Then spread the tanks at the top. This should not be very hard.

OK. Thanks. I think I've actually seen a photo of someone with the tanks spread like that.

hey...another question...someone gave me a run/turn/brake controller but it's a plug-in type. Is my bike a plug-n-play setup like that or no?

ChopperDude · 09-30-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDave71

OK. Thanks. I think I've actually seen a photo of someone with the tanks spread like that.

hey...another question...someone gave me a run/turn/brake controller but it's a plug-in type. Is my bike a plug-n-play setup like that or no?

What they gave you is probably the newer "Amp Multilock" style connectors, the Evo you have is the previous type (forget the name). The connector where that usually plugs in is under the seat, near the right side of the rear fender... you can see if it will work just by looking at that.

Steelhorse · 09-30-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JustDave71

sorry don't know the correct term

right front turn signal goes on but doesnt flash. neither rear works

something tells me the flasher module is bad...

where is it?

Could also be a short in one of the wires?

JustDave71 · 10-01-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopperDude

What they gave you is probably the newer "Amp Multilock" style connectors, the Evo you have is the previous type (forget the name). The connector where that usually plugs in is under the seat, near the right side of the rear fender... you can see if it will work just by looking at that.

Yup, found it and nope, not the same connectors.

was told this is a knockoff of a badlands illuminator pro 3. Not designed for older evo bikes.

bummer!