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Danged traffic lights
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From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
RE: Danged traffic lights
Makes you think about strapping a steel beam to the bottom of your bike! She might be a little sluggish though carrying around an extra one or two hundred pounds! 
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From: Prescott, AZ
RE: Danged traffic lights
The most recient issue of M/C Consumer News has a very interesting story on this exact problem... I do not have it in front of me but it does talk about the issue NOT being magnetic - anyone out there have a copy of the M/C consumer news???
Cruiser
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RE: Danged traffic lights
I don't have that problem. I stop directly over the cut in the road where the wire is burried. Don't stop in the middle of the field. I think that "andellamd" may have stumbled on it by trying to get the magnet closer to the loop.
Are you other guys stopping over the wire that is parallel to the center of the road?
Are you other guys stopping over the wire that is parallel to the center of the road?
Road Warrior
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From: BOSTON originally / APPLETON WI now
RE: Danged traffic lights
Released today from ABATE:
This year, ABATE of WI Inc. would also like to make all motorists aware that in 2006 Governor James Doyle signed a bill that made it legal for motorcyclists to proceed through a vehicle actuated red light after waiting forty five seconds when the sensors do not recognize the motorcycle.
Wisconsin Act 466 took effect in October 2006 but this spring will be the first time that most motorcyclists will have the opportunity to take advantage of this new law.
Also included in this law will be stiffer penalties for all right-of-way violations resulting in bodily injury or death, including increased fines and driving license suspension.
Share the Road, a motorcycle awareness class will be required in all driver education classes as well as being a remedial class requirement for any person that violates the right-of-way of a motorcyclist and causes an accident resulting in injury or death.
Wisconsin Act 466 took effect in October 2006 but this spring will be the first time that most motorcyclists will have the opportunity to take advantage of this new law.
Also included in this law will be stiffer penalties for all right-of-way violations resulting in bodily injury or death, including increased fines and driving license suspension.
Share the Road, a motorcycle awareness class will be required in all driver education classes as well as being a remedial class requirement for any person that violates the right-of-way of a motorcyclist and causes an accident resulting in injury or death.
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RE: Danged traffic lights
Rob,
Doesn't a 12 pack mess with your ground clearance - one way or another?
Doesn't a 12 pack mess with your ground clearance - one way or another?
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From: Longmont, CO
RE: Danged traffic lights
ORIGINAL: harley0711
The most recient issue of M/C Consumer News has a very interesting story on this exact problem... I do not have it in front of me but it does talk about the issue NOT being magnetic - anyone out there have a copy of the M/C consumer news???
The most recient issue of M/C Consumer News has a very interesting story on this exact problem... I do not have it in front of me but it does talk about the issue NOT being magnetic - anyone out there have a copy of the M/C consumer news???
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RE: Danged traffic lights
The green light triger is nothing but a magnet, get the strongest small 2"x3" magnet and attach to your frame near the front left lowest point, then when you see the traffic light lines pull so the magnet is over it, it really does work most of the time.