indocator earth

hi there this is my first post, I am having problems with my front left indocator, when I put the head light on the left indocator comes on, i know this is a bad earth but where can i find it and has anyone had the same problem, kind regards jordan.

Hi and welcome, you take a seperate earth from the indicator to the frame. some well else will be along to help soon regards Gaz

I think its more likely a bad earth at the headlight, the current is leaking back via indicator. Black wires are earth on the Townmate so check earth connections to frame, & try a seperate earth from headlamp bulb holder. A poor earth at headlight will also result in poor light output.

the town mate came back from its mot today and failed on a missing (rear brake locking device) never in my life have i heard of it, can anyone give me ideas on resolving this problem?

sounds to me like the split pin that stops the nut from coming loose, some one else will be along to veryfi in a bit regards Gaz

Admin drgaz wrote:sounds to me like the split pin that stops the nut from coming loose, some one else will be along to veryfi in a bit regards Gaz

I think they mean the spring clips on the brake anchor arm nuts. (No 24 on diagram http://www.vespaspares.co.uk/spares/epc2.asp?ModelID=9063&pageID=27&m=YAMAHA+T80+TOWNMATE+REAR+WHEEL&uid=0 )
Like wise split pins must be in place on the wheel spindles in the castle nuts.

Thanks, I've ordered one, my god this site is helpful, long live the town mate oh and I also replaced all split pins when I purchased the bike because I think I could of cut them with my teeth, I'll post pictures up of the restoration when I can, kind regards