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[normkel2000]

Hazard flashers are easy to create for the KLR or most other bikes.   Use a test light or voltmeter to identify the "hot" wire to each of the front turn signal lights. The "hot" wire is the one which is powered (positive side of the bulb) while the other is the ground side which is connected to the common ground or frame.   Obtain a simple On/Off switch of what ever type most appeals. Weatherproof switches are often best but ordinary ones can be weather sealed with some innovation.   Connect two wires from the switch, one to each turn signal "hot' wire.   When the switch is off, the signals operate normally. When the switch is on, the signals will flash (all four) together so simply flip the switch and signal either way for hazard flashers. This works very well for those times when one is negotiating a construction area, for example.   I found that people would blast up behind me and was concerned as to whether I was seen. If I used the signal lights to increase visibility, signaling right would encourage them to pass me on the left; signaling left would encourage them to pass me on the right. Grrrr!!! One can connect to the signal light "hot" wires by stripping into the wires and connecting or (better, IMO) by making up a "T" connector. The "T" consists of a bullet connector with an additional short wire. This is crimped/soldered to the end of the wire leading from the switch. The end of the short wire has an opposite  bullet connector attached to the end. Use a male bullet in one position and female in the other. This allows the signal light "hot wire to be unplugged and plugged into the "T".   No cut wiring and no splices. This way the bike can be put back to stock without any butchered wiring.   I usually like to install an electronic flasher but this is usually optional.   *Note: this hazard light system will not work with key off but that can be accomplished quite simply if one wishes. I can describle if that is of interest to someone.   Please proof this post and recommend improvements if it is not clear. I can post some photos when get around to installing hazards onto KLR#2.   HIH Norm

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