Post by: NinjaBob on February 08, 2018, 09:06:24 PM
Post by: Patmo on February 08, 2018, 09:39:47 PM
Post by: Brick on February 08, 2018, 10:08:34 PM
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Post by: erniee on February 09, 2018, 09:29:29 AM
Post by: RichGrab on February 09, 2018, 02:08:46 PM
That's not paranoia, that's having a plan for every situation. Nice defensive riding. Practice the quick stops so you are ready.^^^ Yeah what he said. Beat me to it. Good job defensive riding, and you can't go to the hospital. We need you too much. :)
Post by: STLTHMSTA on February 09, 2018, 03:37:18 PM
Good call Bob and glad you made the right move. TM ;)
Post by: Brick on February 09, 2018, 06:32:30 PM
I usually call that having a 6th sense or using one of the other 5 , you can smell it coming. I'm sure many of you have done this from time to time. So I'm not saying I'm the best rider, but I have saved my own bacon many times just from eyeing someone approaching just as Bob did. You might say to yourself, watch this idiot do something stupid and sure enough.....there it was.
Good call Bob and glad you made the right move. TM ;)
Tom,
Well said! I agree completely!
Brick
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Post by: NinjaBob on February 09, 2018, 06:58:07 PM
My new multistrada has a multi-function supergizmo contoller dispaly activated by pressing the turn signal canceler when no turn signal is active. I suddenly discovered that I had a habit of cancelling my turn signals whenever I leave an intersection whether I need to or not. I had to unleran that one, :o
Post by: RichGrab on February 09, 2018, 07:03:19 PM
I usually call that having a 6th sense or using one of the other 5 , you can smell it coming. I'm sure many of you have done this from time to time. So I'm not saying I'm the best rider, but I have saved my own bacon many times just from eyeing someone approaching just as Bob did. You might say to yourself, watch this idiot do something stupid and sure enough.....there it was.Having cut my "riding teeth" in Southern California, and spending time on the freeways I got really good at it. I'd be able to look at a car and within a few seconds figure if they were gonna do something detrimental to my well-being. You just have to keep practicing it every time you ride.
Good call Bob and glad you made the right move. TM ;)
Post by: Brick on February 09, 2018, 08:19:23 PM
Definetely feels like a sixth sense. You start to feel like you now hat a motorist is going to do before they do. Having ridden now 4-5 days a week for 10 years a lot of habits have been formed without even realizing it. (Hopefully mostly good habits ;) )
My new multistrada has a multi-function supergizmo contoller dispaly activated by pressing the turn signal canceler when no turn signal is active. I suddenly discovered that I had a habit of cancelling my turn signals whenever I leave an intersection whether I need to or not. I had to unleran that one, :o
I am trying to recover from some tendinitis in my left thumb and on both my Tenere and my FJ09 there are lots of functions to accomplish with that left thumb. I too realize that I too got into the habit of “turning off my turn signals” when they are not on. But I think it’s, for me, a great habit!
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Post by: normkern on February 10, 2018, 06:58:59 AM
Norm Kern
Post by: STLTHMSTA on February 10, 2018, 12:32:50 PM
We have always been taught about making false signals 'cause we will pay the biggest price if something happens. So I think it's natural. :D TM
Post by: NinjaBob on February 10, 2018, 02:41:13 PM
Post by: normkern on February 11, 2018, 11:16:52 AM
https://www.safer-turn.com/us/ (https://www.safer-turn.com/us/)
Evaluation here:
https://youtu.be/1nyp2URmua0
Norm Kern
Post by: fartymarty on February 11, 2018, 02:29:07 PM
Turn signal cancelling problem solved. $100. Not a timer. Uses lean angle and inertial sensors. Senses turns, exiting roundabouts, even lane changes. Jeff Dolence and I have ordered ours. Will let you know how it goes.
https://www.safer-turn.com/us/ (https://www.safer-turn.com/us/)
Evaluation here:
https://youtu.be/1nyp2URmua0
Norm Kern
That looks promising, I'm looking forward to hearing how it works for you two.
Post by: tunerider335 on February 12, 2018, 08:12:45 AM
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Post by: normkern on February 12, 2018, 12:08:46 PM
Yep, that's the correct one! Will update my post.
Evaluation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzFdaa33eIQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzFdaa33eIQ)
Norm Kern
When I click on that link it goes to a brake light blinker/flasher
did you mean this one Norm? : https://youtu.be/1nyp2URmua0 (https://youtu.be/1nyp2URmua0)
Norm
Post by: stevegrab on February 14, 2018, 03:02:28 PM
No one ever got hurt by underestimating the intelligence of other drivers.:clap:
Norm Kern
I'll also take a rider that cancels their turn signals when not needed over one that forgets to cancel them.