Trouble Reaching Turn Signal Switch

[warp9.9]

Well considering know one pays attention to motorcycles until there a speed bump I would not worry about the turn signal when you have the clutch pulled in. It not like the cagers are going to pay attention anyway

 

[atomsplitter]

Since the blinkers aren't self cancelling I'd recommend you switch on what ever blinker makes you happy and just leave it to annoy the rest of humanity.

 

[Wetrudgeon]

wiedemann:

In considering this issue, we decided to take a ride and make mental note of how and when we engage our turn signal switch.

As an aside, we find that taking a nice ride often gives us the opportunity to sort through various issues or problems in our (relatively happy and stable) life. We find that a ride often resolves mental, spiritual, marital, or whatever sorts of problems; and can be quite theraputic. Hell, a ride (and a bit of laxative) even helps us with occasional constipation. We rather expect that many of our fellow riders find a pleasant ride to be similarly beneficial (excepting possibly the constipation).

Anyway, this morning before a ride we tested the procedure of engaging the clutch and turn signals simulteneously, and (like you) found it to be quite difficult. Then we took a nice jaunt and we found that we never had occasion to engage both the clutch lever and turn signals simultaneously during normal riding. We were ether between upshifts or downshifts when we engaged to signal or to cancel.

Based on this (admittedly limited) test, we must conclude therefore that your problem is a simple matter of riding style. We would never presume to tell another rider how to ride, but you may find that a slight adjustment in the timing of your signaling will put things right.

Our $.02.

We trudge on.

 

[TOMCAT]

wiedemann:

In considering this issue, we decided to take a ride and make mental note of how and when we engage our turn signal switch.

As an aside, we find that taking a nice ride often gives us the opportunity to sort through various issues or problems in our (relatively happy and stable) life. We find that a ride often resolves mental, spiritual, marital, or whatever sorts of problems; and can be quite theraputic. Hell, a ride (and a bit of laxative) even helps us with occasional constipation. We rather expect that many of our fellow riders find a pleasant ride to be similarly beneficial (excepting possibly the constipation).

Anyway, this morning before a ride we tested the procedure of engaging the clutch and turn signals simulteneously, and (like you) found it to be quite difficult. Then we took a nice jaunt and we found that we never had occasion to engage both the clutch lever and turn signals simultaneously during normal riding. We were ether between upshifts or downshifts when we engaged to signal or to cancel.

Based on this (admittedly limited) test, we must conclude therefore that your problem is a simple matter of riding style. We would never presume to tell another rider how to ride, but you may find that a slight adjustment in the timing of your signaling will put things right.

Our $.02.

We trudge on.

What a guy ... motivated only by selfless thought of others he goes for a ride and returns with an answer. May your trudge have a spring in i'ts step today mate

 

[CanberraR3]

May your trudge have a spring in i'ts step today mate

and the poo flow freely.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

Laxatives and riding?

 

[CanberraR3]

Sometimes a pucker moment can be useful.

 

[HansO]

and the poo flow freely.

Oh Richard !! ...Really..

 

[weidemann]

This is good stuff! I ask a question, laugh at the responses, and forget what I originally posted.

Thanks Gkiller and others. That sounds like a good idea to adjust when I switch on the turn signal. There so much good stuff on this site that fellow riders come up with I thought I'd throw out my question.

Thanks all!!

 

[Scorp]

Dang, you even had me trying out the clutch and indicator. I found with the lower palm of my hand rested on the grip I could still pull the lever in and out easily and have full control of my thumb on the indicator. Maybe a few squeezes on some balls will make your grip stronger. ( I am referring to those exercise/stress balls )