Turn signals and Trans clunk

1olbull · Mar 19, 2018

Bob R said:
I think it is a time and/or (mostly) distance thing controlled by the ECU. I am not really sure, I usually turn them off manually by pushing the switch. This whole new fangled self cancelling turn signals on a motorcycle is still kind of a novelty to me.
bob

To aged folks like you and I - nearly everything is "new-fangled"!!!

1olbull · Mar 19, 2018

Fingers said:
Use hand signals they are always self canceling.

Agreed!
I usually do when negotiating a rolling turn.

mully95 · Mar 20, 2018

1olbull said:
This looks to be the cat's meow IF it cancels after standing up from a turn.
I could not find the cancellation info on the link.
The Kisan require NO springs and is a simple plug and play. The only negative is that cancellation is set by time or blinks.
One setting is just a dozen blinks or so and allows for very little time sitting in a queue.
The other is much longer and I find frequently it shuts off a half block down the roadway.
I just this past week changed to the longer setting and so far I've actually remembered to shut it off manually

Copied and pasted the info:

"If you prefer a shorter or longer cancellation time there are two different settings to meet your riding style, 15 or 23 flash cancel time. Either of these is quite
adequate.
Cancels the turn signals using the most intelligent software design available which turns OFF the lights. It does "NOT" leave the signal "ON steady" or the turn
indicator on as other brand on the market. (Note: regarding Honda front dual filament bulbs)
There's a cancellation override while braking or sitting at an intersection with the brakes applied so it won't turn off the signals when you need them
operating. You don't have to keep resetting the unit before making the turn. After releasing the brakes to begin your turn the unit starts timing again and when it
reaches it's limit the signals turn off. It provides you well enough time to complete the turn. The shut off period depends on the program setting you selected."

1olbull · Mar 20, 2018

@mully95
Gratitude for the response.
Seems they operate pretty much the same as the Kisan.
Either would work fine.
Would be cool to have a signal cancel that is sensitive to lean or counter-steer, in similar fashion to the rotation of the steer wheel in a cage.

Edit:
Yours will suspend the timer if a brake is applied while waiting. The Kisan does not do this.
Yours wins!

rocketboy3 · Mar 20, 2018

The touring uses the missing hp to cancel the indicators

RockOn · Mar 20, 2018

scot in exile said:
ABS is something I still do not feel necessary for me.....I do not ride in the snow or rain or on gravel if I can help it

Out of curiosity how long have you been riding??????? the above is a pretty bold statement to make if you are not carrying an AMA racer card also what does snow rain or gravel have to do with ABS??????????

Good post as it has me thinking about installing the auto cancel device myself.

Well, I thought ABS systems had something to do with preventing your wheels from locking up if or when sliding on slick surfaces caused by rain or snow or sand, etc., like slamming on your brakes. So, enlighten me, why else would I need ABS if it doesn't do any of these things? I have been riding for 50 years.......so? What did I say that you consider, "bold"?

RockOn · Mar 20, 2018

mully95 said:
This is the turn signal cancelation unit I have on my bike.

Turn Signal Cancel unit

I don't know much about the other units but I didn't have to install return springs in the handlebar turn signal switch.

Why take the handle bar switch apart when you really don't have too?

Looks interesting but the small print says, "All brands of cancel units (including ours) must be reset by moving the switch to or past the center position to reset the signals. This is easily accomplished by adopting a habit pattern when activating the signals - simply push in on the switch before moving it each time you are going to use the signals." Maybe I don't understand what reset means in this case but if I need to adopt a "habit pattern" to reset the switch every time I use it then I may as well save $150.00 by just training myself to habitually turn the signal off after a turn. What am I missing here?

Fingers · Mar 20, 2018

ABS does all of those things including on dry pavement in emergencies.the bike stops faster if wheels don't lock up.

breeze · Mar 20, 2018

Fingers said:
ABS does all of those things including on dry pavement in emergencies.the bike stops faster if wheels don't lock up.

not to mention better handling to drive around the hazard?

Bob R · Mar 20, 2018

I have been riding over 50 years and have never had ABS, nor do I now. I kind of wish I did. Anything that makes it safer to ride, short of wearing a bubble wrap suit, seems OK to me.

bob

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