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Turn Signals

I have a good and Horrible habit of pressing the turn signal cancel button all the time.

Like for no reason. I didn't notice I do it all the time until I recorded a trip I took up north and I could see the reflection of my hand in the windscreen, pressing the button over and over.
 
Rex905 said:
Anyone have tips or tricks to engage your brain to remember to disable turn signals after the turn??
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Stop it!

There. Hope that helps.
 
Just keep riding. My first few days riding I would forget all the time and end up with my turn signals on 5 minutes after a turn. The more you ride, the more you just get used to canceling and you'll start to do it as subconsciously as breathing.
 
slowbird said:
I have a good and Horrible habit of pressing the turn signal cancel button all the time.

Like for no reason. I didn't notice I do it all the time until I recorded a trip I took up north and I could see the reflection of my hand in the windscreen, pressing the button over and over.
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I do the same, except consciously.
 
I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this--especially coming up to an intersection, I always push the button a couple of times. Makes me feel like I'm a bit paranoid, but I used to leave my signals on for blocks at a time so it definitely helped break the habit.
 
Dont use them, start using hand signals. I'm sure you won't forget to put your hand back on the bar after your turn.
 
yzfrickr1 said:
start using hand signals.
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What are these foreign gestures you speak of infidel!?

On a serious note though-- I would advise against this because 99.9% of drivers probably have no idea what hand signals are.
 
If you get a typical tail tidy then no one can see the signals anyway.

I just press them whenever I think of it, just in case.
 
"What are these foreign gestures you speak of infidel!?"

"On a serious note though-- I would advise against this because 99.9% of drivers probably have no idea what hand signals are."




Why do they teach it to you in your course? Alot of people know hand signals, why advise against something that could save your life since not all motorcycles have signals in the same place so drivers may not see them right away. All cars taillights are in the same spot, they don't mount flushmounts under their bumpers, or the side of the rear fenders above the tire. Bad advice! Use hand signals too!
 
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I hit the button after shifting up to whatever gear I think I will be in for a while.

It doesn't always work out, but it's a start.
 
yzfrickr1 said:
"What are these foreign gestures you speak of infidel!?"

"On a serious note though-- I would advise against this because 99.9% of drivers probably have no idea what hand signals are."




Why do they teach it to you in your course? Alot of people know hand signals, why advise against something that could save your life since not all motorcycles have signals in the same place so drivers may not see them right away. All cars taillights are in the same spot, they don't mount flushmounts under their bumpers, or the side of the rear fenders above the tire. Bad advice! Use hand signals too!
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It's not bad advice at all. It's the truth. It would go something like this.

Motorcycle rider signals right hand turn to indicate a lane change.
Driver behind him has no idea what that means and ignores it and proceeds to make lane change as well to pass rider hastily.
Motorcycle rider starts his lane change and crash!!

The drivers excuse will be, he didn't signal, it's that simple.

It may seem like I'm against hand signals; I'm really not. It's the fact that drivers lack the education that makes hand signals relevant. Using hand signals that majority of drivers don't know is dangerous to riders.
 
Lightcycle said:
I disagree. I think most drivers when confronted with a rider making signals and gestures that he doesn't understand will actually slow down and try to figure out what's happening.
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Very good point!

Though I know my hand signals, I'll always opt for the blinkers as I wouldn't want to assume the driver behind me may or may not know what gesture I am gesturing or whether he would be cautious of my hand signals.

There's just too many variables to rely on the faith of the driver that he/she is knowledgeable.
 
Jay-d, I'm not saying I'm against signals but think about where some are mounted. Most drivers in cars are looking for bulky signals sticking out. Once we have modified and installed our aftermarket flush mounts the game changes. I agree with light cycle, most drivers will see the hand and acknowledge it in some way more so than try to figure out where the turn signal on your modified bike is. Also the same arguement can be made that they didn't see your signal cause it's tucked up under your tail section. Anything to make yourself more visible is better. I believe most people know hand signals anyways, I was taught it in grade school for my bicycle. I guess my opinion is different cause I usually ride alone or with other riders who know these things and i don't ride in town, I take it to the country. My bike is for fun, my truck is transportation to and from places.
 
yzfrickr1 said:
Jay-d, I'm not saying I'm against signals but think about where some are mounted. Most drivers in cars are looking for bulky signals sticking out. Once we have modified and installed our aftermarket flush mounts the game changes. I agree with light cycle, most drivers will see the hand and acknowledge it in some way more so than try to figure out where the turn signal on your modified bike is. Also the same arguement can be made that they didn't see your signal cause it's tucked up under your tail section. Anything to make yourself more visible is better. I believe most people know hand signals anyways, I was taught it in grade school for my bicycle. I guess my opinion is different cause I usually ride alone or with other riders who know these things and i don't ride in town, I take it to the country. My bike is for fun, my truck is transportation to and from places.
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Just to play devil's advocate a little bit here.. the same riders that install tiny LEDs and flush mounts are choosing style over safety. If they really cared to be noticed, then they would choose safety over style, right?

I might be assuming here but I just can't see riders that have flush mounts and tucked in turn signals using their hand signals! :lmao:

Thankfully my bike has a very sexy rear end with integrated turn signals and brake lights. The front isn't too shabby either! ;)

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That's a girl's bike. This is also a girl's bike, but it has a more masculine rear end, and the front is fuggly:

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I had same problem. After 1St week I got myself out of it. If you drive a car then make your signal but make full effort to manually shutting off the signal after the turn (again in a car). That might help when you get on your bike.
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