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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 08, 2013, 18:41:33 PM

  I posted the question on DOGUK and had a Swedish member responed with this answer to the question....

From what I've learnt, it's a security thing.
The Drifter was originally designed by an american and there, as in most other countries in the world, You drive to the right. This means, that if You've parked Your bike along the road and then start and get ready to go, the left indicator automatically starts flashing to let other trafficants see You're on Your way out in the traffic.
I understand, that in England or Australia it should have been the RIGHT side indicator but I assume that for economic reasons they didn't change this thing on the bikes being exported to these countries.

Posted by superfragl
 - May 08, 2013, 13:19:30 PM

I posted the same question on Vulcan forum -take a look what I came up to.
http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52482

Also, found this one
http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7571

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 07, 2013, 21:11:06 PM

  now I ma going to have to park and turn the whell the wrong way and see what happens and try diffrent things....

Posted by David Baker
 - May 07, 2013, 20:38:05 PM

Mine does this also ('99 1500) But I've noticed it more when I park for a short period and restart, My guess is that it has something to do with the self canceling system... That added to parking and turning the wheel to the left... Like I said just a guess, I've gotten so use to it that I automatically push the blinker to cancel once I start the bike.

Posted by ChilliDrift
 - May 07, 2013, 18:05:40 PM

Mine did it..99 1500

Posted by Troll
 - May 07, 2013, 18:01:49 PM

Mine doesn't do it. I'm wondering how it could happen, except that there is a possibility that a wire from the left bar could be pinched when the bars are at full lock. If the signal impulse from the switch goes to the module, I can see it happening..

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 07, 2013, 17:47:28 PM

Mr. Greenbarn I noticed it the first time I rode the bike and was thinking like others that I had activated it somehow, and then noticed it was doing it on its own and now I want to know why...so I'll post the question on the DOGUK forum and see if they can tell me...

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 07, 2013, 17:10:14 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on May 07, 2013, 12:07:36 PM

I rode mine into work this afternoon, and sure enough the blinker was on when key on.  This was the right blinker this time, but I've never checked before.  I think that's really weird that all MANY of these bikes do that...

I should rephrase that statement
Posted by pcarrell
 - May 07, 2013, 14:24:09 PM

That's strange, because mine has never done this.

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 07, 2013, 12:07:36 PM

I rode mine into work this afternoon, and sure enough the blinker was on when key on.  This was the right blinker this time, but I've never checked before.  I think that's really weird that all of these bikes do that...

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - May 07, 2013, 10:59:05 AM

lol ok I noticed that to always the left side and only when a fresh start or after sitting for a bit. I asked around and tried to find the reason.....ok was finally told it was a safety thing, how or why was never explained to me, so not sure. Goggle was no help here either nor was a dealer so something to look into.......

Posted by superfragl
 - May 07, 2013, 09:15:30 AM

It does cancel when I press the button. It is always left side. I made sure I am not hitting the button before shutting it down and made sure it was not blinking.
If I turn ignition ON in 30-60 seconds after the motor was stopped - it does not blink. If it sits for 2-3 minutes or longer - it does blink.
That`s weird - it did not happen before... Well, at least I am not the only one ))

Posted by waltervl
 - May 07, 2013, 05:34:25 AM

It happens with mine too. If I remember it right I read somewhere it is a general Vulcan issue, so not related to Drifters only. And no cause and thus solution found.

Posted by FloridaDrifter
 - May 07, 2013, 05:16:23 AM

It happens with mine too.  First noticed it after I changed out all four turn signals.

Posted by greenbarn
 - May 06, 2013, 22:18:41 PM

Ever since I've had my 800, many times (but not always) when I turn my key on, I also have a turn signal on.  I'm not sure if it's always the same side or not.  It does cancel like it should when punched.  I thought maybe I was somehow accidentally bumping the switch when dismounting, but A couple times I made absolutely sure it was off before I turned off the key, then it was on anyway.  So I finally gave up trying to figure it out.  Weird, but has never caused any further problems. ???

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