Another stupid question but....
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RE: Another stupid question but....
Some of them are weight sensitive, but most are Metal Mass sensitive. Those clip on magnets/aluminum strips, etc are just about worthless and a waste of money, IMHO.
After 2 lights, I just go 4 it.
After 2 lights, I just go 4 it.
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RE: Another stupid question but....
I have one light that won't trip no matter what.......so I cut through the gas station on the corner. Our LEO's will ticket you for going through it.
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RE: Another stupid question but....
ORIGINAL: Kodiak999
OK, at a stoplight, turning left.
Signal never changes. I'm thinkin' that the weight of the bike isn't enough to trip the light but it could be something else.
People have said "rev the engine" or "put it on the sidestand". Tried both with little success.
Any tricks?
OK, at a stoplight, turning left.
Signal never changes. I'm thinkin' that the weight of the bike isn't enough to trip the light but it could be something else.
People have said "rev the engine" or "put it on the sidestand". Tried both with little success.
Any tricks?
They are most sensitive along the cut line in the asphalt, so it is best to try to align your wheels and frame parallel with the line. You might even try to lower your jiffy stand close to the line to trigger it as well. It usually doesn’t take much to do it. I have opened many an exit gate at gated communities by just sliding a wrench or lunchbox across the loop (but you didn’t hear that from me).
If you continue having problems at certain intersections, you should try calling the city traffic control division. The detectors are adjustable for sensitivity so it should just be a matter of turning it up. A tech can do it in a matter of minutes.
Interestingly enough, I just read in Easyriders mag that the state of Idaho just passed the Red Light Law which allows motorcyclists to ride through a red light legally after stopping for situations where the motorcycle does not trigger the light change. Three other states (Arkansas, Minnesota, and Tennessee) have similar laws in effect.
Good luck!
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