Tripping The Traffic Light.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
South Carolina (2008), North Carolina(2007), Wisconsin (2006), Idaho (2006) Arkansas (2005), Tennessee (2003) and Minnesota (2002), have passed a law OKing "motorcyclists to proceed with caution after stopping when the device that causes the light to change from red to green doesn't activate"
Bills have been introduced for the same purpose in Georgia, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Source: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/motor...or-motorcycles
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From: Southcentral, OK
found this
South Carolina (2008), North Carolina(2007), Wisconsin (2006), Idaho (2006) Arkansas (2005), Tennessee (2003) and Minnesota (2002), have passed a law OKing "motorcyclists to proceed with caution after stopping when the device that causes the light to change from red to green doesn't activate"
Bills have been introduced for the same purpose in Georgia, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Source: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/motor...or-motorcycles
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South Carolina (2008), North Carolina(2007), Wisconsin (2006), Idaho (2006) Arkansas (2005), Tennessee (2003) and Minnesota (2002), have passed a law OKing "motorcyclists to proceed with caution after stopping when the device that causes the light to change from red to green doesn't activate"
Bills have been introduced for the same purpose in Georgia, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Source: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/motor...or-motorcycles
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Odd personal story, my Fatboy seemed to always trigger the lights, my new RGC does not... RG is clearly heavier, although not by much. I wonder what the difference is? Solid FatBoy wheels? I had shortshots on the Fatboy, and have a Rush 2:1 on the RGC. Only real difference I can think of. Must be the stupid fixed fairing.
It does work by induction (well, most. Some are ultra-sonic, which may explain why some dont work). Some more sensitive than others. We were taught the same thing in early 90's as they teach now...rev while your on the loop. It senses it better if you pull over one of the cut lines where they laid the wire. (some report success with magnets under the bike...I never tried that,ymmv...
This is from one of the sensor manufacturers: An inductive loop vehicle detector system consists of three components: a loop (preformed or
saw-cut), loop extension cable and a detector. When installing or repairing an inductive loop
system the smallest detail can mean the difference between reliable detection and an intermittent detection of vehicles. Therefore, attention to detail when installing or troubleshooting an inductive loop vehicle detection system is absolutely critical.
The pdf describing it: http://www.marshproducts.com/pdf/Ind...Write%20up.pdf
Hope it's somewhat helpful. If not, a few shots from your firearm will
This is from one of the sensor manufacturers: An inductive loop vehicle detector system consists of three components: a loop (preformed or
saw-cut), loop extension cable and a detector. When installing or repairing an inductive loop
system the smallest detail can mean the difference between reliable detection and an intermittent detection of vehicles. Therefore, attention to detail when installing or troubleshooting an inductive loop vehicle detection system is absolutely critical.
The pdf describing it: http://www.marshproducts.com/pdf/Ind...Write%20up.pdf
Hope it's somewhat helpful. If not, a few shots from your firearm will
Just remember to keep this in mind (per the pdf) When installing or repairing an inductive loop
system the smallest detail can mean the difference between reliable detection and an intermittent detection of vehicles. Many times (at least in this area), that road crew is trying to get in and out of there, since "time is money"...some of them just wont pick up a bike, which isn't too bad then the area has some common sense, and passes a law that we can proceed through if it doesnt change.
From what I was always told, is you run your bike up along the seam that is going parralel with the curbs, there's a better chance of it detecting the bike...it seems in line with what Maltese posted from Va, so it's probably worthwhile to try.
system the smallest detail can mean the difference between reliable detection and an intermittent detection of vehicles. Many times (at least in this area), that road crew is trying to get in and out of there, since "time is money"...some of them just wont pick up a bike, which isn't too bad then the area has some common sense, and passes a law that we can proceed through if it doesnt change.
From what I was always told, is you run your bike up along the seam that is going parralel with the curbs, there's a better chance of it detecting the bike...it seems in line with what Maltese posted from Va, so it's probably worthwhile to try.
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I read somewhere lately that if you pull up next to the saw cut and lower your jiffy stand a couple of times so the jiffy stand is on top of the saw cut the light will change. I tried it once and the light changed but I am not sure if the Jiffy stand really had anything to do with it.
I read somewhere lately that if you pull up next to the saw cut and lower your jiffy stand a couple of times so the jiffy stand is on top of the saw cut the light will change. I tried it once and the light changed but I am not sure if the Jiffy stand really had anything to do with it.
But I can't say that with 100% certainty, just stuff I learned from the traffic guys when I was helping with traffic, and it wouldn't be the first time I was wrong
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I think thats more to get the running engine close to the sensor wire...If the kick is close enough to cover the cut, the engine should be very close to the sensing wire...especially if they are induction-sening wires.
But I can't say that with 100% certainty, just stuff I learned from the traffic guys when I was helping with traffic, and it wouldn't be the first time I was wrong
But I can't say that with 100% certainty, just stuff I learned from the traffic guys when I was helping with traffic, and it wouldn't be the first time I was wrong
I tried the jiffysatng lowering and di dnot work for me. Moved the bike so it hit the cut.
U need to b really careful since someone can come up behind u and u di dnot know it while looking down. i.e.: U do not want them to hit you so I look back a lot.
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