:howdy: Non-rider here with sort of a random question. Are blinker switches on bikes all pretty much the same, or do they vary from one manufacturer to another? In cars, you can get in pretty much any car and know that the blinker is on a stalk on the left side of the column.

I was heading down 235 yesterday and watched some guy turn on his left signal as he made a right into Wawa. I just wondered, was he on a new, unfamiliar bike - or was he just an idiot? :lmao:

I've never ridden so I have no idea whether controls are standard on bikes they way they are with cars.

Pretty much universal that the blinker is on the left handle somewhere. You push it to the left for the left blinker, push it right for the right blinker.

In his case, he either pushed it the wrong way inadvertently, or it's wired backwards. Not too difficult to reverse the wires.

Was he riding in revers?
its a common mistake not to use the right directional signal when in reverse.

:howdy: Non-rider here with sort of a random question. Are blinker switches on bikes all pretty much the same, or do they vary from one manufacturer to another? In cars, you can get in pretty much any car and know that the blinker is on a stalk on the left side of the column.

I was heading down 235 yesterday and watched some guy turn on his left signal as he made a right into Wawa. I just wondered, was he on a new, unfamiliar bike - or was he just an idiot? :lmao:

I've never ridden so I have no idea whether controls are standard on bikes they way they are with cars.

Most have it on the left. The HD I just got has the left on the left and the right on the right. Takes a bit of getting used to. Maybe that is what happened to him. Also found out mine are now self canceling coming out of the turn, so for a while there I was turning them back on when I though I was turning them off. If you hit them both at once it is like emergency flashers on a car.

Most have it on the left. The HD I just got has the left on the left and the right on the right. Takes a bit of getting used to. Maybe that is what happened to him. Also found out mine are now self canceling coming out of the turn, so for a while there I was turning them back on when I though I was turning them off. If you hit them both at once it is like emergency flashers on a car.

Hadn't seen that style. Has to be confusing at first.

Most have it on the left. The HD I just got has the left on the left and the right on the right. Takes a bit of getting used to. Maybe that is what happened to him. Also found out mine are now self canceling coming out of the turn, so for a while there I was turning them back on when I though I was turning them off. If you hit them both at once it is like emergency flashers on a car.

The set up on your HD has been standard for a few years on some models, my 06 had them and my 07 has them.

Most have it on the left. The HD I just got has the left on the left and the right on the right. Takes a bit of getting used to. Maybe that is what happened to him. Also found out mine are now self canceling coming out of the turn, so for a while there I was turning them back on when I though I was turning them off. If you hit them both at once it is like emergency flashers on a car.

I thought it might be something like that. I've NEVER seen a set-up like that in a car. It's ALWAYS a stalk to the left of the column.

So maybe the guy wasn't an idiot. It's springtime; the bike was likely either brand-new or just came out of the garage for the first time this season and he just wasn't used to it yet.

He better figure it out fast, though, or he's going to get flattened somewhere.

The set up on your HD has been standard for a few years on some models, my 06 had them and my 07 has them.

Ok, but it was new to me and different than any bike I'd ever been on.

The best gotcha was trying to ride my friends English made dirt bike after riding mine. The shifter and brake were switched around! Talk about a fun time when you try to downshift climbing a hill and you hit the brake!

I thought it might be something like that. I've NEVER seen a set-up like that in a car. It's ALWAYS a stalk to the left of the column.

So maybe the guy wasn't an idiot. It's springtime; the bike was likely either brand-new or just came out of the garage for the first time this season and he just wasn't used to it yet.

He better figure it out fast, though, or he's going to get flattened somewhere.

Speaking of only the other bikes that I have looked at being non-HD's they have a simple 3 way switch for the turn signal that does not have an auto cancellation feature like cars do when a turn has been completed. My HD will turn off the signal after a period of time or if a tight enough of a turn has been made. A friend that has a Suzuki and rides with me often, drives me and others nuts with the same issue that you brought up with your first post. He has to physically hit his switch to turn off the signal. I guess it is easy to get caught up in the moment of the ride or watching for people that do not see motorcycles to forget to turn off the signal.

Speaking of only the other bikes that I have looked at being non-HD's they have a simple 3 way switch for the turn signal that does not have an auto cancellation feature like cars do when a turn has been completed. My HD will turn off the signal after a period of time or if a tight enough of a turn has been made. A friend that has a Suzuki and rides with me often, drives me and others nuts with the same issue that you brought up with your first post. He has to physically hit his switch to turn off the signal. I guess it is easy to get caught up in the moment of the ride or watching for people that do not see motorcycles to forget to turn off the signal.

My V Star would self cancel after a time period even if not rolling. Wifes wouldn't. Just a few years apart.

My V Star would self cancel after a time period even if not rolling. Wifes wouldn't. Just a few years apart.

Interesting! My HD does the same of auto cancel moving or not. At least we don't look as foolish as other riders!

*ahem*

GoldWing. Self-cancelling since at least 1982. Along with adjustable air ride and cup holders.

:plush:

My V Star would self cancel after a time period even if not rolling. Wifes wouldn't. Just a few years apart.

Interesting! My HD does the same of auto cancel moving or not. At least we don't look as foolish as other riders!

The GW has positional sensors. If you turn the signals on, lean to make a turn, the bike senses when you are riding straight again and turns them off. If you just sit still at a light, they don't turn off. Make the turn after the light, lean, straighten out, and they turn off.

*ahem*

GoldWing. Self-cancelling since at least 1982. Along with adjustable air ride and cup holders.

:plush:

As I said in my previous post, of the bikes that I have paid attention to (they are not one of them). I admit that the Gold Wings have various comforts built into them, however I have never been interested in riding anything that looks like a Christmas Tree floating down the road when operated at night.

As I said in my previous post, of the bikes that I have paid attention to (they are not one of them). I admit that the Gold Wings have various comforts built into them, however I have never been interested in riding anything that looks like a Christmas Tree floating down the road when operated at night.

To each his own, don't get high and mighty. I was just making joke about the Wing like we always do on this forum.

Goes along with "Why don't GoldWing riders wave to each other?"

"Because they can't find the 'wave' button."

Interesting! My HD does the same of auto cancel moving or not. At least we don't look as foolish as other riders!

Mine may. I'll have to turn the signal on sitting at a left turn sometime. I've gotten into the habit of waiting until I know it's about to turn green.

To each his own, don't get high and mighty. I was just making joke about the Wing like we always do on this forum.

Goes along with "Why don't GoldWing riders wave to each other?"

"Because they can't find the 'wave' button."

Not getting high and mighty, your bringing up Gold Wings just brought to my mind the same Suzuki Riding friends dad that rides a Gold Wing. We had to wait for him before to get the beast warmed up so that all of his lights would come on and stay on. At night riding behind him was like following a beacon down the road. The fact that you are on two wheels out there makes it all good to me, as long as its not a Moped, Vespa, or other non-highway speed joke of a motorcycle.

Mine may. I'll have to turn the signal on sitting at a left turn sometime. I've gotten into the habit of waiting until I know it's about to turn green.

I have never timed my signal, but it seems to stay on for about 30 seconds until it turns itself off at a light and after gentle wide turns where it does not turn itself off right after the turn.

Goes along with "Why don't GoldWing riders wave to each other?"

"Because they can't find the 'wave' button."

Now that is a good one lol.
I always harp on GW riders just because they seem so big. Its like a car with two wheels!

Now that is a good one lol.
I always harp on GW riders just because they seem so big. Its like a car with two wheels!

Still feels small when you're in traffic, and it's no larger than a full Harley dresser.

I have never been interested in riding anything that looks like a Christmas Tree floating down the road when operated at night.

Do you also think all motorcycles come factory equipped with an illegally loud exhaust system? :rolleyes:

Still feels small when you're in traffic, and it's no larger than a frigate

There, fixed that right up ferya, no extra charge:howdy:

There, fixed that right up ferya, no extra charge:howdy:

Yer just jealous.....

There, fixed that right up ferya, no extra charge:howdy:

:lol:

Yer just jealous.....

You know we all are. I'm just glad you take pity on us though and even ride with folks with any kind of bikes. (especially the ones that look cute going over bumps)

:lol:



You know we all are. I'm just glad you take pity on us though and even ride with folks with any kind of bikes. (especially the ones that look cute going over bumps)

:sigh:

I love sitting at a stop sign watching a cutie jiggling to the cadence of a Harley motor......

Speaking of which.... where's 1bdz been lately? :lol:

:sigh:

I love sitting at a stop sign watching a cutie jiggling to the cadence of a Harley motor......

Speaking of which.... where's 1bdz been lately? :lol:

She is around. Just busy and tired of the forums. Like a lot of people, I think. Been trying to get her out for a ride, but no luck so far. I will not give up and will let you know.

Do you also think all motorcycles come factory equipped with an illegally loud exhaust system? :rolleyes:

Aftermarket or not was not my point. (I can't speak for others but mine is within legal limits.) Like I said in previous posts, Gold Wings and the like have never been my thing. If I am not attracted to a machine, I do not pay any attention to them. I have heard many a bike (HD and others) that are outside of the legal limits similarly the bikes that I come across that are full of lights are Dresser styles, I like the Dressers just not all of the things that adorn them like lighting and tassels. I agree that they make one seen at night but at what point does it go from a safety matter to a distraction to already distracted drivers? My point in the end - To each their own! Keep the shiny side up.

Ok, but it was new to me and different than any bike I'd ever been on.

You must have forgetten that you rode mine a while back....

oh wait.....you didn't drive it, you just rode :giggle:


*ahem*

GoldWing. Self-cancelling since at least 1982. Along with adjustable air ride and cup holders.

:plush:

You forgot the ever white tennis shoes :lmao:

I have never timed my signal, but it seems to stay on for about 30 seconds until it turns itself off at a light and after gentle wide turns where it does not turn itself off right after the turn.

They also self-cancel in 30 seconds if you change lanes and forget....it a built in feature of Harley to maintain the coolness of the driver :biggrin:

:sigh:

I love sitting at a stop sign watching a cutie jiggling to the cadence of a Harley motor......

Speaking of which.... where's 1bdz been lately? :lol:

:diva:

drive by your house and wave every Monday afternoon

She is around. Just busy and tired of the forums. Like a lot of people, I think. Been trying to get her out for a ride, but no luck so far. I will not give up and will let you know.

Went to LaPlata on Sunday....going to Va tomorrow to do some running around :howdy: <--biker wave

Aftermarket or not was not my point. (I can't speak for others but mine is within legal limits.) Like I said in previous posts, Gold Wings and the like have never been my thing. If I am not attracted to a machine, I do not pay any attention to them. I have heard many a bike (HD and others) that are outside of the legal limits similarly the bikes that I come across that are full of lights are Dresser styles, I like the Dressers just not all of the things that adorn them like lighting and tassels. I agree that they make one seen at night but at what point does it go from a safety matter to a distraction to already distracted drivers? My point in the end - To each their own! Keep the shiny side up.

I was drawn to the chrome on mine....it's awesome :biggrin:

You must have forgetten that you rode mine a while back....

oh wait.....you didn't drive it, you just rode :giggle:




You forgot the ever white tennis shoes :lmao:



They also self-cancel in 30 seconds if you change lanes and forget....it a built in feature of Harley to maintain the coolness of the driver :biggrin:



:diva:

drive by your house and wave every Monday afternoon



Went to LaPlata on Sunday....going to Va tomorrow to do some running around :howdy: <--biker wave

Yay!

I admit that the Gold Wings have various comforts built into them, however I have never been interested in riding anything that looks like a Christmas Tree floating down the road when operated at night.

Aftermarket or not was not my point.
Like I said in previous posts, Gold Wings and the like have never been my thing


Don't know what you meant, only what you said. :shrug:
Your comment concerned owner lighting modifications, not the type

You must have forgetten that you rode mine a while back....

oh wait.....you didn't drive it, you just rode :giggle:




Nope never forget that. Yep, I didn't ride, just followed. First time on a HD.

You must have forgetten that you rode mine a while back....

oh wait.....you didn't drive it, you just rode :giggle:




You forgot the ever white tennis shoes :lmao:



They also self-cancel in 30 seconds if you change lanes and forget....it a built in feature of Harley to maintain the coolness of the driver :biggrin:



:diva:

drive by your house and wave every Monday afternoon



Went to LaPlata on Sunday....going to Va tomorrow to do some running around :howdy: <--biker wave

So what do you ride?

Don't know what you meant, only what you said. :shrug:
Your comment concerned owner lighting modifications, not the type

Look back to page 2 of this thread. GWguy thought that I was downing his ride after mentioning bike lighting. It just went from there. No harm, no foul. I ride with any other motorcycle that will join me.

Hadn't seen that style. Has to be confusing at first.

BMW has the turn signal switch on the left and right, and the cancellation switch on the right.

Push both and you get the 4 ways..

New BMWs are going to the Japanese switch configuration. All turn signal switches in one cluster on the right..

Look back to page 2 of this thread. GWguy thought that I was downing his ride after mentioning bike lighting. It just went from there. No harm, no foul. I ride with any other motorcycle that will join me.

Fair warning...if you ride with GW, don't stare directly at his bike....the glare from his shoes will blind you :killingme

Fair warning...if you ride with GW, don't stare directly at his bike....the glare from his shoes will blind you :killingme

Hmm, the image that comes to my mind after seeing some of your other posts suggests to me that he should be riding in Florida.

Hmm, the image that comes to my mind after seeing some of your other posts suggests to me that he should be riding in Florida.

:stalker:

:stalker:

Not quite, just a page or so ago you commented on bright white shoes. Besides I'm harmless!

Not quite, just a page or so ago you commented on bright white shoes. Besides I'm harmless!

they are really bright....I think the guys in the space station have polaroids that they took the last time he rode

Went to LaPlata on Sunday....going to Va tomorrow to do some running around :howdy: <--biker wave[/QUOTE]

Step back there little lady. This here is a thread for bikers...:whistle:

they are really bright....I think the guys in the space station have polaroids that they took the last time he rode

Not to mention pink boot laces. :whistle:

Went to LaPlata on Sunday....going to Va tomorrow to do some running around :howdy: <--biker wave

Step back there little lady. This here is a thread for bikers...:whistle:[/QUOTE]

I don't ride mine, I just keep it shiny and in the garage.

Fair warning...if you ride with GW, don't stare directly at his bike....the glare from his shoes will blind you :killingme

Speak of the devil.... :lol: Your ears must have been burning....

they are really bright....I think the guys in the space station have polaroids that they took the last time he rode

Starting to cross the line...... :nono:

Not to mention pink boot laces. :whistle:

Ok, white shoes are one thing, but I draw the line at pink laces!!!! :mad:



they're red.

Step back there little lady. This here is a thread for bikers...:whistle:

I have a "M" on my license and a harley in the shed(that starts without the assistance of a charger now)....I'm more biker than some I know and/or have known :drama:

You need to text me, btw

Not to mention pink boot laces. :whistle:

I saw a lady the other day with a bright pink helmet....I tried to talk her into trading :biggrin:

I don't ride mine, I just keep it shiny and in the garage.

yea, you did buy a harley didn't you

Speak of the devil.... :lol: Your ears must have been burning....

nope....I'm psycho....I mean psychic like that :lol:

Starting to cross the line...... :nono:

I should care about this, shouldn't I?

Ok, white shoes are one thing, but I draw the line at pink laces!!!! :mad:



they're red.

since the white of those shoes has obviously made it so that you are missing words when reading....I highlighted the area that you should have read Not to mention pink boot laces. :whistle:

nope....I'm psycho....I mean psychic like that :lol:

You were right the first time...

I should care about this, shouldn't I?

Worth consideration....81324

since the white of those shoes has obviously made it so that you are missing words when reading....I highlighted the area that you should have read

My comprehension is apparently better than yours. Boot laces. You take the laces off the boots and put them on the sneakies. They are still boot laces, but just not on boots.



81325

My comprehension is apparently better than yours. Boot laces. You take the laces off the boots and put them on the sneakies. They are still boot laces, but just not on boots.



81325

There is a difference between boot laces and tennis shoe laces....I know this as I read the package :rolleyes:

They put turn signal lights on Harley's these days?? I'll be darned.

I'd be happy if mine just had an electric starter.....:whistle:

They put turn signal lights on Harley's these days?? I'll be darned.

Yes....using them, however is optional

My HD has them on the left and the right and it did taking some getting used to after coming from Japanese superbikes... Signal also auto-cancels.