I think a burned-out bulb (in the rear turn signal) will result in a more
rapid blinking of the front turn signal (and vice versa). Did you check you
rear turn signal?

 >Need a little electrical help with the front yellow turn signals on my 81.
>
>The drivers side blinks rapidly and faintly.  Cleaned connectors in harness,
>no improvement.  Accidentally had my electrical pliers touch the 2 hot wires
>in the bulb holder at the same time, and bulb began to flash normally.
>
>What gives?  And should these yellow lights come on when I turn the
>headlights on? (they don't)
>
>TIA
>
>Adam Puzerewski

Karl
'81 Westy "Jenny"
Wilmington, DE