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Got a broken indicator flasher controller on your Honda CB125E? Changing it out for a new one is a quick and simple process. First, you'll need to remove the left side cover. The flasher unit sits directly behind it:



It's a Mitsuba FR-2201. This seems to be quite a common flasher unit for bikes, and a quick Google shows that it's used on some recent BMW motorbikes at least! It's kept against the plastic backing plate by a rubber sheath; lift it up to remove it:



There's a single connector with two pins going into it:



It should pull off easily, and only fits one way:



Flasher with wires removed:



Now remove the rubber sheath, swap in your new working unit, plug the wire back in, put it back and test your indicators.