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Turn Signals Not Working (Lighting or Blinking)

Hi, I've got a 73 cb750K, and recently while riding I noticed the turn signals stopped working. When I got it back home I discovered neither the front or rear turn signals are lighting or blinking at all. Turning light switch on does nothing and turning signal swtich L/R does nothing.

I've done an hours worth of investigating - checking fuses and connections, etc. and haven't seen any obvious problems.

Just wondering if anyone might have some insight. I also read the threadon this post, which was very helpful but the problem wasn't quite the same.

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Turn Signals Not Working (Lighting or Blinking)

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Check to see if you have power to the switch in the handlebar control. Then check to see if you have power coming out. It is very common for the switch to go bad.
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Re: Turn Signals Not Working (Lighting or Blinking)

TOOLS - thanks so much for tip, I'll definitely check that out.

Also, I realized it's probably important to note that both the
headlight and taillight (breaking and lighting) are working properly.