Signal lights

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by fairweatherrider

and I'll get used to it, and that's the cheaper way out

First, try some contact cleaner again WHILE moving the switch back and forth some.
WD40 might even work better while exercising the switch........followed by some contact cleaner to flush out the WD.

If you have ANY electrical skills at all, the buzzers are quick, inexpensive and quite effective. I've had them on my last 3 bikes....and just recently found a better way to wire them up so applying either brake shuts them off.......while the brake is applied.

If I haven't updated the thread here with that new information, maybe I should. :roll:

[bonehead]

Originally Posted by fairweatherrider

I'm getting a lot better in remembering. Yesterday I was stopped at a traffic light and the driver of a car in back told me my signal light was on. I thanked him for telling me but I felt like an ass. After that happened I was very attentive to the darnn blinking light.

I actually use the reflection in the headlamp cover during the day. I can see the frt t/s better than that dim green light.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by bonehead

I actually use the reflection in the headlamp cover during the day. I can see the frt t/s better than that dim green light.

My signals reflect off my headlight & windshield to remind me.

[patrick_777]

I got into the habit of pressing the signal cancel on shifting. Now I catch myself cancelling my signals when I'm just driving straight, without the signals on.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by fairweatherrider

maybe I could rewire a different relay to get them to turn off automatically.

????????????? I don't know how the self cancellers on bikes work, but on cars it's mechanical, as the switch is on a stalk fixed to the steering column, & the effect of the wheel being returned to straight ahead after a turn presses the release mechanism.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by fairweatherrider

maybe I could rewire a different relay to get them to turn off automatically. .......

Look around a bit; such things DO exist......or they did at one time. Flashers that would self cancel after a pre-set number of flashes. Haven't seen they for YEARS though.

[Sarris]

It's called a Kisan SignalMinder and is available at many on line stores.

Here is mfgr's site:Kisan SignalMinder

They're not cheap at this site and you'll have to look for a better deal.

I had one on my '96 Suzuki VS1400 chopper and it worked as advertised, but I finally got into the habit of just turning the signals off as I shifted to 2nd gear, and continue the habit on my GeeZer today.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Sarris

They're not cheap at this site and you'll have to look for a better deal.

Two reminder buzzers from "The Shack" run about $6 total; no additional parts needed !! :biggrin:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Look around a bit; such things DO exist......or they did at one time. Flashers that would self cancel after a pre-set number of flashes. Haven't seen they for YEARS though.

When I used to work on electronic panels (I'm a retired electrician) we would fix (when needed) a small 12v (2"x2"?) timer module. I would imagine that you'd be able to get one at any electronics store, if that's the way you want to go. Don't reckon they'd cost much.

[fairweatherrider]

I'll check on the Signal Minder. Thanks Sarris and I will check around alantf. Probably will be used to turning them off before I find something. I have to try the wd-40 and contact cleaner again. The switch still has a problem.