I’ve been on this mobs mailing list for a while and when a Black Friday 50% off e mail landed I couldn’t resist https://www.safer-turn.com/#home Anyone tried and /or fitted one ? This is for my T120
My old T100 came with a buzzer system fitted (it was part of the alarm). Thought it was a good idea at first as it started to buzz after a set period and got louder and louder! Became a real pain in the bum if you were just waiting to turn right! Tiger has them as standard but I never use it as it would spoil me for when I ride the Bonneville!
Thanks I’ve cancelled the order now can you tell me how to sort the right handlebar grip it seems to be a bit loose and actually spins around which makes the engine go louder as well ?
Might I suggest you get one of those big yellow revolving flashing lights you see on road sweepers and such. Mount it on your handle bars and wire it into your indicators. You'll be the envy of every biker in the world, honest.
Yes I had the same trouble used super glue stopped it spinning so now just sit at home looking at my bike as for some reason it doesn't move . Tucker
I'm sure some of my old bikes had self canceling indicators but I can't remember which ones. It seems a retrograde step for them not to be standard on all bikes.
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My 1981 Yamaha RD400F had them as standard and they always worked perfectly, 36 years ago!!!! These should be up there with headlights permanently on, they are a real safety issue as I see it. Curly
That'll be it. I had several RDs started with an RD200 then the RD250 and an RD350 although I'm sure other bikes I owned had them. When I first got my BMW I thought the separate indicator button on each side would be a real problem but it never was, in fact I rather liked them. I can't remember if they were self cancelling though.
I'm in the process of installing one on my T120 - Space is limited on the T120, though. You can find a mounting place under the LH Side Cover or under the seat near the fuse holder (which is where I'm locating mine). Either way requires a 36" extension. I've been emailing with Mark from STS and he has provided me with good support and they even sent me an extension cable. Another option is to buy the unit from A&J Cycles (order online) and specify the length of the extension you need - They will take care of some of the headaches, but you will pay a little more. I think it might be worth it; unless you're a tinkerer like myself. I'll provide complete instructions of my installation with pictures after the holidays.
Cheers mate I found someone on another forum who mounted it on and under the headlight on a Thruxton don't know if that's an option. I am presuming the unit needs to be fairly solidly mounted to the bike structure to allow for correct sensing of the bikes motion. How many wires does the unit have and what sort of gauge ? Anyway its on its way so I will see what arrives from darkest Slovenia. Incidentally the same crew are mentioned in this months Bike as they are researching automatic vehicle to vehicle communication for collision avoidance a branch of driverless vehicle technology so they must be a savvy mob.
It's (8) 22 gauge surrounded by a thick plastic outer sheath - Not very flexible either. The other issue is that the STS unit must be mounted facing forward, but the wires exit at the rear. Just another reason finding a mounting space near the front of the bike is almost impossible. I'm currently in the States and I received an extension cable from Mark at STS within 2 weeks. I'm about 1/3 of the way through my install, and I'm working to create detailed instructions as I go.
I mounted one on my '17 T100 a few weeks ago and am generally quite happy with it. It did need the 36" extension, which I didn't originally order but got from A&J. My only issue is it has taken some breaking in for the small foam pads inserted into the original switch. It was quite hard to turn on (particularly for right turns) until then. It's also not overly sensitive to lane changes and won't shut off on a slow, gradual changer on the interstate.
Hi mate I’m looking forward to Swood’s fitting instructions but as you’ve already fitted yours which wires did you connect into and where ? Got the unit today I’m thinking of picking up power from the underseat usb power supply but wondering about the switch wires....perhaps in the headlamp casing ? Also did you need to modify the indicator switch with the rubber inserts ?
