traffic light sensor
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RE: traffic light sensor
The lane from our office complex to the main street is pretty much dead in the afternoon so when I come to the light I flick the blinkers, put the stand down, walk up to the crosswalk & hit the button for pedestrian crossing. I only do this at this particular loaction in the afternoons, for other places where I'm stuck I'll make a right & then a U-turn
Be advised that "parking your bike at the light" routine could get your bike knocked over or could earn you a ticket.
Drive safe
Be advised that "parking your bike at the light" routine could get your bike knocked over or could earn you a ticket.
Drive safe
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RE: traffic light sensor
ORIGINAL: CBR BoyRacer
Anyone try the green light trigger?
Anyone try the green light trigger?
It's no different than just attaching your own strong earth magnet on there (actually that'a a better and less expensive method) but it's still hit and miss either way.
If u do a search on this topic you'll find a ton of info but the cliff note version is:
- No one method works every time and the different methods depend on the type of traffic light (e.g. loop sensor, camera, etc..)
- Putting kick stand down and rolling back 'n forth sometimes works on loop lights
- Hitting your starter button while bike is running sometimes works
- Strong earth magnets work occasionally
- A combo of above
- If no traffic some get off bike and hit the pedestrian crossing button to trip sensor
- All else fails can take a right and then a u-turn
- Laws vary by state but some allow to safely run it if you wait thru 2 cycles and it doesn't turn
- etc.........
Basic answer to your question: Don't waste money on the green light trigger
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RE: traffic light sensor
I asked that question in MSF and my instructor told me that its legal to go thru the red light (when its safe and if its safe) if the light doesn't switch.
Something to do with a malfunctioning traffic light. I'd check with your town/state though, i know here in MA its legal for motorcycles/cars to do this if the light doesn't change
Something to do with a malfunctioning traffic light. I'd check with your town/state though, i know here in MA its legal for motorcycles/cars to do this if the light doesn't change
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