red lights

skiman · 07-16-2010, 10:05 PM

any comments ?

makes sense that's how the shop lifting sensors work

jandreu · 07-16-2010, 10:39 PM

Yes, it can work. Helps if you stop on top on the lines. You can get rare earth magnets at Radio Shack. There's also a lot of these sold commercially.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-16-2010, 11:02 PM

There are only a few here locally that I have a problem with. I may have to give the magnets a try.

cactusjack · 07-17-2010, 12:13 AM

Wouldn't the magnets stick to the metal frame without the tape?

Those magical red light changers they sell for motorcycles are nothing but large magnets.

**MAS Tequila** · 07-17-2010, 01:13 AM

Just find an old hard drive and take the magnet out. Those have way over six pounds of pull.

MT

**ringadingh** · 07-17-2010, 06:41 AM

It doesn't work around here, I tried it a couple years ago. The best method is to phone the town and ask them to adjust the sensitivety at that intersection.

pagemastr · 07-17-2010, 07:50 AM

One problem intersection in Columbus, I put in a work order with the city and got a call from the traffic engineer while he was on site telling me he adjusted the sensitivity, even giving he his phone number to call for follow up and to arrange to meet me at the intersection if needed.

Didn't ask him about the magnets but he says the best place to stop is ON one of the lines and for some reason he suggests the longest one. Nice to see the city responding! Haven't been back through that intersection yet but will see how things work soon.

**wompus** · 07-17-2010, 08:10 AM

I just tap the started a couple times. It sends out the same field as a magnet and works every time for me.

jandreu · 07-17-2010, 11:25 AM

WOMPUS, I'll give that a try!

superduty · 07-17-2010, 06:16 PM

Here in Missouri, after you've come to a complete stop at a red light, you can go on through it. The "trick" is, you have to determine that you/ve been sitting there an unreasonale length of time, and no other cars can be approaching the intersection

http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-run-...,6130460.story

wheelie · 07-17-2010, 09:19 PM

Had a guy that installs the stop light loops share the secret to triggering the light. He said to put your front wheel at the point the lines all come together at a corner of the loop. He said he could use that trick and trigger any light with a bicycle. So far it's always worked for me.

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07-16-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	red lights Yes, it can work. Helps if you stop on top on the lines. You can get rare earth magnets at Radio Shack. There's also a lot of these sold commercially. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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07-16-2010, 11:02 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	red lights There are only a few here locally that I have a problem with. I may have to give the magnets a try. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-17-2010, 12:13 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	red lights Wouldn't the magnets stick to the metal frame without the tape? Those magical red light changers they sell for motorcycles are nothing but large magnets. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-17-2010, 01:13 AM	#5
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	red lights Just find an old hard drive and take the magnet out. Those have way over six pounds of pull. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-17-2010, 06:41 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	red lights It doesn't work around here, I tried it a couple years ago. The best method is to phone the town and ask them to adjust the sensitivety at that intersection. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-17-2010, 07:50 AM	#7
pagemastr Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 676	red lights One problem intersection in Columbus, I put in a work order with the city and got a call from the traffic engineer while he was on site telling me he adjusted the sensitivity, even giving he his phone number to call for follow up and to arrange to meet me at the intersection if needed. Didn't ask him about the magnets but he says the best place to stop is ON one of the lines and for some reason he suggests the longest one. Nice to see the city responding! Haven't been back through that intersection yet but will see how things work soon.
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07-17-2010, 08:10 AM	#8
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	red lights I just tap the started a couple times. It sends out the same field as a magnet and works every time for me. __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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07-17-2010, 11:25 AM	#9
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	red lights WOMPUS, I'll give that a try! __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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07-17-2010, 06:16 PM	#10
superduty Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 259	red lights Here in Missouri, after you've come to a complete stop at a red light, you can go on through it. The "trick" is, you have to determine that you/ve been sitting there an unreasonale length of time, and no other cars can be approaching the intersection http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-run-...,6130460.story
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07-17-2010, 09:19 PM	#11
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	red lights Had a guy that installs the stop light loops share the secret to triggering the light. He said to put your front wheel at the point the lines all come together at a corner of the loop. He said he could use that trick and trigger any light with a bicycle. So far it's always worked for me. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad
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