Why, why, why,

[Bobo]

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I installed a simple AliExpress piezo buzzer on the flasher relay. $3

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Perfect, keep it simple I always say. I have a BMW Z4 that doesn’t make that clicking noise when the signals are on and I always forget to cancel them. The device that makes that sound is on a circuit board behind the instrument cluster and a huge pain to replace. I may have to use something like that.

 

[ToSlow]

So then they don't work always then.
BTW that is not how they work.

Somewhat yes they do.

Yes, Harley-Davidson self-canceling turn signals primarily use the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) combined with a bank angle (tilt) sensor to determine when to turn off. The system calculates distance based on speed and cancels signals after a set number of flashes (usually around 20) or after completing a turn.

 

[adri]

Was out Sunday with a buddy and he left his signal on every second turn it seemed.

Maybe the question isn't why aren't manufacturers standardizing self-cancelling turn signals.

Maybe the question is why are you riding with someone who can't even remember to turn his signals off?

I think your disappointment is misplaced.

 

[veteq]

Won't manufacturers put self cancelling signals on bikes! Was out Sunday with a buddy and he left his signal on every second turn it seemed.

All the new electronic whiz bang but a safety feature like this is left out. Riddle me that one.

Goldwings from the early 80s had them - not rocket science. Took the system off my last dragwing. The whole thing would pretty much fit in a shot glass.

Many have it, mine Ducati's have them, so does some of the triumph's

 

[timtune]

Maybe the question isn't why aren't manufacturers standardizing self-cancelling turn signals.

Maybe the question is why are you riding with someone who can't even remember to turn his signals off?

I think your disappointment is misplaced.

No. I don't believe it is. I don't ride in big groups. I ride with a small group that I have ridden with for a couple decades. Guys that I expect would have a similar number of miles under their belt as you do. At some point in most rides it happens. When it does it's a safety hazard.

It's the reason I mostly only signal by hand.

 

[ToSlow]

No. I don't believe it is. I don't ride in big groups. I ride with a small group that I have ridden with for a couple decades. Guys that I expect would have a similar number of miles under their belt as you do. At some point in most rides it happens. When it does it's a safety hazard.

It's the reason I mostly only signal by hand.

Might be an age factor?

 

[timtune]

Might be an age factor?

I think it's a memory factor. You're watching the road not the dash, you don't see the light blinking and simply forget. Do a big group ride with newbies (if you dare) and you'll see the same thing.

Happens most times when I do a demo ride.

 

[Mad Mike]

Maybe the question isn't why aren't manufacturers standardizing self-cancelling turn signals.

Maybe the question is why are you riding with someone who can't even remember to turn his signals off?

I think your disappointment is misplaced.

Yup. I’ve been riding for decades. More than 1/2 million km with zero crashes.

I forget them all the time. That’s why I install signal buzzers - problem licked.

 

[adri]

Might be an age factor?

That was my first thought when I read "guys I've been riding with for decades" too.

I know with my concussion I'm mentally not the rider I was just a year ago and I'll be riding like a granny this season I don't think manufacturers should add turn signals that automatically cancel to make up for my shortcomings.

I think pushing for manufacturers to do that is how we train new riders to be dependent on the bike to do more of the work, rather than training new riders to always be considering what their bike is doing.

 

[timtune]

I don't think manufacturers should add turn signals that automatically cancel to make up for my shortcomings.

It's to make you safer not make up for your short comings.

Do you wear a seatbelt when you get in someones car? Or when you fly?

 

[Mad Mike]

That was my first thought when I read "guys I've been riding with for decades" too.

I know with my concussion I'm mentally not the rider I was just a year ago and I'll be riding like a granny this season I don't think manufacturers should add turn signals that automatically cancel to make up for my shortcomings.

I think pushing for manufacturers to do that is how we train new riders to be dependent on the bike to do more of the work, rather than training new riders to always be considering what their bike is doing.

I’ll simply admit it a rider deficit for me. I’m hyper focused on my surroundings, I think this drowns out my focus on signals. But it’s dealt with using my buzzer.

Advice: if you have any persistent issues stemming from a concussion, driving puts you at extreme legal risk. Insurance may will not cover you, and any accident could have life altering legal and financial consequences.

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