Self Cancelling turn signals - Page 2

ponch · 06-30-2012, 03:24 PM

Both, but I find myself canceling more than letting it do it's thing.

fish · 06-30-2012, 05:47 PM

half the time I shut them off or is it half the time they shut themselves off

**Idaho** · 07-26-2012, 09:26 PM

Once in a while I will let them cancel just to make sure it still works.

Monkeyman · 07-27-2012, 02:47 AM

I KNOW mine work. I tend to signal early and have to keep resetting it.

Loafer · 07-27-2012, 06:23 AM

I have them on my bike.

**ringadingh** · 07-27-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fish

half the time I shut them off or is it half the time they shut themselves off

Good answer Larry.

**Red Rider** · 03-20-2013, 02:35 PM

Recently new to me is the Vaquero with self canceling turn signals. My first bike with this feature. I cancel them manually out of habit even though my last bike was 12 years ago. I find it irritating when I go to manually cancel the signal and find it already self cancelled. Find myself wondering when it self cancelled and if I made the turn without a signal??!!! Guess I'll have to pay closer attention to the little blinky light in the gauge cluster in addition to the 80,000 lb semi that can't stop and the new driver in the SUV texting his girlfriend or her boyfriend who won't stop!

**cnc** · 03-20-2013, 02:57 PM

On the Nomad it is time and or distance related which seems to be a long time after I make my turn. By habit I manually cancel them anyway before the self cancel does it's job.

Old Bear · 03-20-2013, 03:30 PM

Yes, the self-cancel is based on both time and distance. I normally cancel it myself, but it is a nice 'backup' in case I forget. Only time I hear it being an issue is with REALLY long turn lanes (you are already in a turn lane, rather redundant) or when in heavy multi-lane traffic and you want over. I figure if I have gone that far while trying to get over a lane, having to poke the blinker again is a small price for knowing it will go off if I forget.

elvis · 03-20-2013, 04:06 PM

I always manually cancel mine and even my wife's turn signal, too. (Her bike doesn't have self cancelling feature but she has me.)

ponch · 03-20-2013, 04:21 PM

Mine cancels too soon sometimes. What's hard to get used to is the signals are separated: The left has a paddle switch on the left switch gear and the right has the same on the right with the cancel on the right. Engage both at the same time and the blinking hazard comes on.

**crazygene49** · 03-20-2013, 07:24 PM

I know what you mean Ponch. I had problems when I rode my brother's Road King. It has the two switches and I kept pressing the left one. If I'm making a left turn and get caught with oncoming traffic, I keep activating my signal until I make the turn. I always manually cancel them, because I'm paranoid about riding down the road with my signal on. I hate it when cars do that.

roro72 · 05-08-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by crazygene49

I know what you mean Ponch. I had problems when I rode my brother's Road King. It has the two switches and I kept pressing the left one. If I'm making a left turn and get caught with oncoming traffic, I keep activating my signal until I make the turn. I always manually cancel them, because I'm paranoid about riding down the road with my signal on. I hate it when cars do that.

x2 - 10 miles signaling to make a turn. Mine are on and off as quick as I can.

**Bamabrat** · 07-29-2013, 12:20 PM

I'm just glad that someone told me that Nomads have self-cancelling turn signals. I thought I was going crazy, and could have sworn that I used my turn signals on several occasions. Huh. Guess I did.

**glwilson** · 07-29-2013, 02:15 PM

Self cancel, but I always confirm. Don't want anyone pulling in front of me thinking I am turning...

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06-30-2012, 05:47 PM	#17
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07-26-2012, 09:26 PM	#18
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Once in a while I will let them cancel just to make sure it still works. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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03-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#22
Red Rider Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MS Posts: 64	Recently new to me is the Vaquero with self canceling turn signals. My first bike with this feature. I cancel them manually out of habit even though my last bike was 12 years ago. I find it irritating when I go to manually cancel the signal and find it already self cancelled. Find myself wondering when it self cancelled and if I made the turn without a signal??!!! Guess I'll have to pay closer attention to the little blinky light in the gauge cluster in addition to the 80,000 lb semi that can't stop and the new driver in the SUV texting his girlfriend or her boyfriend who won't stop! __________________ Red Rider 2011 Red Vaquero, Aux Driving lights, 14" WIndscreen, V&H Slip-ons with Smartpartz quiet baffles, KQR Passenger Backrest, Grasshopper Driver Back Rest, K-Hwy pegs. VBA #02328 Previous: Vulcan 750 Yamaha 400 Enduro '74 Honda CL 350 (since new, still got it) Sears minibike
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03-20-2013, 02:57 PM	#23
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	On the Nomad it is time and or distance related which seems to be a long time after I make my turn. By habit I manually cancel them anyway before the self cancel does it's job. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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03-20-2013, 03:30 PM	#24
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	Yes, the self-cancel is based on both time and distance. I normally cancel it myself, but it is a nice 'backup' in case I forget. Only time I hear it being an issue is with REALLY long turn lanes (you are already in a turn lane, rather redundant) or when in heavy multi-lane traffic and you want over. I figure if I have gone that far while trying to get over a lane, having to poke the blinker again is a small price for knowing it will go off if I forget. __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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03-20-2013, 04:06 PM	#25
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	I always manually cancel mine and even my wife's turn signal, too. (Her bike doesn't have self cancelling feature but she has me.)
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03-20-2013, 04:21 PM	#26
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Mine cancels too soon sometimes. What's hard to get used to is the signals are separated: The left has a paddle switch on the left switch gear and the right has the same on the right with the cancel on the right. Engage both at the same time and the blinking hazard comes on. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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03-20-2013, 07:24 PM	#27
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	I know what you mean Ponch. I had problems when I rode my brother's Road King. It has the two switches and I kept pressing the left one. If I'm making a left turn and get caught with oncoming traffic, I keep activating my signal until I make the turn. I always manually cancel them, because I'm paranoid about riding down the road with my signal on. I hate it when cars do that. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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07-29-2013, 12:20 PM	#29
Bamabrat Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 809	I'm just glad that someone told me that Nomads have self-cancelling turn signals. I thought I was going crazy, and could have sworn that I used my turn signals on several occasions. Huh. Guess I did. __________________ *VBA #02442* *VROC Member* *PGR (Patriot Guard Riders)* *MMCI (Masonic Motorcycle Club International)* *"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Author Unknown* 01 Kaw Nomad 1500 (Vintage Red)
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07-29-2013, 02:15 PM	#30
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Self cancel, but I always confirm. Don't want anyone pulling in front of me thinking I am turning...i __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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