Indicators left on, dangerous

**imdying** · 24th October 2007, 15:16

Originally Posted by captain_andrey

When will we finally get HUDs in bike helmets? I mean, honestly how hard can it be? Most of the stuff on new bikes is computer controlled so why cant all the information just be wired/beamed over to the helmet and projected on to the visor?

You can get these, they're called SportVues.

**Thunder 8** · 24th October 2007, 15:29

Originally Posted by scumdog

Ah well, if the side-stand ('jiffy-stand' to true H-D owners) saved one fall on the side when parked on grass I'll think it's worth it.

Nothing worse than seeing a three or four bike 'domino-fall' caused by a stand sinking into soft ground...

Used a harley stand on my creation and that locking system has saved me a bit of grief a couple of times.

**BMW** · 24th October 2007, 15:33

Originally Posted by bell

Make it a habit. Add it to your routine: Indicator on, negotiate corner, move thumb up to cancel button, press it, and so on.

I try to do a regular scan around the clocks and mirrors every 10 seconds or so, depends on the traffic/road, day or night, etc. I sometimes hit the indicator cancel button as part of this scan routine. Works pretty well for me. Only left it on once in the last decent while (that I know of!)

same with me. Scan the dash for all signs and then the mirrors and back to the road.

**captain_andrey** · 24th October 2007, 15:34

I'm sure the "x-box generation" will find themselves right at home with a HUD. I find it way more distracting having to look down to check things like indicators, speed and if i have enough fuel till the next petrol station. Even a clock on the visor would help.

Oh and thanks I googled it up, they do exists. Now where do i get one in NZ and will it integrate with my GT250R :P

**avgas** · 24th October 2007, 15:35

cars looking at bike indicators!!!! Shit next you will tell me they will notice the rider as well

**klingon** · 24th October 2007, 15:38

I've become so paranoid about cancelling my indicators that I've developed a nervous twitch. I 'cancel' them about 10 times for every 1 time I use them.

Oooh here's a variation on a theme: we need a special Kiwibiker wave to tell another biker that they've left their indicator on! I've tried pointing, opening and closing my hand, flashing my own indicators... but the oncoming biker just thinks I'm a bit strange and keeps on riding.

What's the universally accepted signal for "Your indicator's still on, you silly bugger!"

**avgas** · 24th October 2007, 15:47

Originally Posted by klingon

What's the universally accepted signal for "Your indicator's still on, you silly bugger!"

Flash your indicator while pointing at it works for me

**Lteejay** · 24th October 2007, 19:14

I'm trying to get into habit of pressing it every few minutes. It is easy to leave it on when your still learning and concentrating on other things.

**steveb64** · 24th October 2007, 22:58

Originally Posted by Lteejay

I'm trying to get into habit of pressing it every few minutes. It is easy to leave it on when your still learning and concentrating on other things.

Me too... Damn Duc idiot lights are so feeble that they can't really be seen in daylight - so I just hit the cancel button every now and then, regardless as to whether I've been through an intersection recently or not.

If the group of mates are out together, then the open-close-open-close-... of outstretched hand is our standard signal that the indicators still on.

Sadly - I miss the self cancelling indicators on my old GSX - they ran off the speedo - go so far, then turn off.

**Sanx** · 25th October 2007, 00:55

Originally Posted by scumdog

If you go to any bike rallies have a look at the brands who NEED a piece of metal/wood/squashed beer can under their side stand when they are praked on the grass or soft ground.

You won't see many H-Ds needing that trick.

H-Ds need good sidestands ... after all, they spend most of their life on them being either polished, or admired by other tassle-wearing men. Makes sense for H-D to spend their R&D budget ($6.37, every other year) on something that'll make a difference.

**avgas** · 25th October 2007, 11:53

Originally Posted by scumdog

Ah well, if the side-stand ('jiffy-stand' to true H-D owners) saved one fall on the side when parked on grass I'll think it's worth it.

Nothing worse than seeing a three or four bike 'domino-fall' caused by a stand sinking into soft ground...

How are you suppose to work on a bike while it leans over you.
Real bikes have center stands that lift the back wheel so that you can access everything.
Block and tackle is so 1910's

**No FX** · 25th October 2007, 12:28

WOW!! this thread has changed my life

ive been riding on the road for a few years now and just checked my bike after reading this to find that if you push the indicator button in it turns them off

i cant stop smiling!
if i saw the indicator light on id just have to keep flicking it left and right till they went off!
i must go for a ride right now this very instant a try this amazing technology
cheeres guys and gals

**imdying** · 25th October 2007, 12:31

Originally Posted by No FX

WOW!! this thread has changed my life

ive been riding on the road for a few years now and just checked my bike after reading this to find that if you push the indicator button in it turns them off

i cant stop smiling!
if i saw the indicator light on id just have to keep flicking it left and right till they went off!
i must go for a ride right now this very instant a try this amazing technology
cheeres guys and gals

Heh, noob. If you always remember to turn your indicators off on your bike, you're in a club of one.

**Flatcap** · 25th October 2007, 13:11

My LML has an indicator warning sound - it goes PReeeeeep, PReeeeep and echoes off buildings

So damn annoying there is no way you would leave your indicators on, in fact it is so annoying sometimes I don't indicate