| Diagram | Fig. 38 — HEADLAMP AND FLASHER LAMPS |
| Subsystem | electrical |
| Listed in parts books | 1980, 1983 |
Earth lead - rear dir. indicator
Earth (ground) lead for the rear direction indicator on later Triumphs, part number 60-7279.
This is the earth lead for the rear direction indicator, part number 60-7279. In plain terms it's the ground wire that completes the circuit back to the frame or a common earth point for the rear turn signal, letting the bulb light up when the switch calls for it.
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It shows up in the catalog under the headlamp and flasher lamps grouping as well as under general electrical components, which tells you it's treated as a small standalone wiring piece rather than part of a larger harness assembly. Catalog appearances put it in the 1980-1983 span.
If your rear indicator is flickering, staying lit dim, or not grounding out right, a tired or corroded earth lead like this one is worth checking before you start chasing the switch or the bulb itself. Confirm fitment against your bike before ordering since our record on this one is thin.
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