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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Being stuck on a red light is no fun. Especially in the California weather. I just installed a magnet on my Carmen that can hold weight up to 100 lbs. That should do the trick. What do you guys think?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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Most states have laws regarding motorcycles and unchanging lights. Ask a police officer what yours are. Here in WI, I usually count to about 30 seconds, and if no cars are coming that might help me trigger a light, I take off.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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I hate those road works lights that are on a trailer, the sensors suck for bikes. You can't go on a red because its one way, you either have to wait for a car or get off your bike and jump around like a madman lol
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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I've heard about the magnet idea and from the people I've talked to it works well, i agree with asking local law enforcement about any laws regarding the subject though. i'll be doing the same here shortly
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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I feel really bad for you guys stuck at redlights in gorgeous SoCal weather.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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I've never had that happen to me yet, idk why but all the lights around here seem to work with motorcycles.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mbison83
Being stuck on a red light is no fun. Especially in the California weather.
O NO!!!!! Its so nice outside, I hate sitting here!!!! Watching cali women walk by and its only 95* out, this sucks!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahaah [x1billion]

Come to phoenix. Sit at a light in 115* while the bike is 225+ and the pavement is around 130*. Then bitch.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by boredandstroked
O NO!!!!! Its so nice outside, I hate sitting here!!!! Watching cali women walk by and its only 95* out, this sucks!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahaah [x1billion]

Come to phoenix. Sit at a light in 115* while the bike is 225+ and the pavement is around 130*. Then bitch.
Or come to Canada in the next couple of months when the temperature is in the minus and you just want to get home to the warmth lol.
I ride till it snows regardless of the temperature
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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I flash my high beams when I'm at a red light. My old man taught me that one!!!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Mbison83, I don't have the specific legal reference for your question but in CA, socal at least, its generally accepted that you can proceed after two (2) cycles.
 
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