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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Turn signal - possible to add an audible indicato? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1247446000 Message started by fretman on 07/12/09 at 17:46:40 |
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Title: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indicato? Post by fretman on 07/12/09 at 17:46:40 I'm regrettably becoming "that guy" who forgets to cancel his turn signals. Is there a retail device and/or DIY mod that will add a nice audible click (or other sound) to the indicator lights? |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by verslagen1 on 07/12/09 at 18:29:33 http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1188287028/30 |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/13/09 at 08:46:27 A small rubber tube, run from the flasher unit to your ear, like a stethoscope, will never let you forget again, you irritating "That Guy" who leaves his signal going so darned inconsiderately! You know, I see that all the time, I do it, too, & I kinda think even the Blue Hairs know bike turn signals dont self cancel by now,Ease up on yerself. Maybe if you would look down & check your speed on corner exit, youd see the signal flash in the speedo? |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by ero4444 on 07/13/09 at 10:04:15 the trick is that turnsignal click/noise has to be pretty loud to hear over the wind and the engine, but while waiting at a light then the click/noise will be too loud. I have been repeatedly cancelling without looking for the turn indicator light - can't see it through my fullface helmet without looking down. |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by verslagen1 on 07/13/09 at 11:22:40 Toymaker has one on his old bike. The beeps wern't very loud and don't have to be. You might miss a few, but as long as you're not going down the road for an extended period of time with it on, who cares? |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by Yonuh Adisi on 07/13/09 at 12:41:39 As you can see in this video, I have my turn signals located in such a place that they reflect in the headlight bucket so I can easily see if I forget to turn them off. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=43589305 |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by bill67 on 07/13/09 at 12:53:34 I don't like the none canceling signals either,So I started using hand signals then I found out out I forgot to put My arm down so gave up on that. ;D |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by youzguyz on 07/13/09 at 13:59:49 041007160F030C620 wrote:
While not the "simplest" way of doing this, here is the one on my bike. http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1189100000 |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by fretman on 07/13/09 at 18:01:38 Thanks for the ideas and links - I'll poke around and see if it's worth it. Not the biggest problem in the world, obviously, but I do mostly city driving, where it's a bigger deal (I think) than on the highway... |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by fretman on 07/14/09 at 00:57:43 In addition to the info in this and the related thread, I found this - the guy has instructions to make it, and sells 'em already made on ebay for $20. Whaddaya think? http://web.mac.com/danoaks/www.dirtly.com/Beeper.html |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/14/09 at 01:02:58 I dont understand the need for a rectifier, since the bike is running DC. |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by youzguyz on 07/14/09 at 01:58:36 67787E7964635262526A78743F0D0 wrote:
The rectifier works as a pair of "steering" diodes. Without it, the turn signals would be tied together, causing the left and right to flash at the same time. You could use seperate diodes, instead of buying a rectifier. Using the rectifier just makes it easier to hookup. |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by youzguyz on 07/14/09 at 02:05:41 415542534A4649270 wrote:
Whatsa matter, my instructions no good? ;D $20!!! (+ shipping).. that's a bit.. steep. But if you don't have a radioshack or other electronics supplier near by, then OK. :-/ Also, his unit does not have the "brake interrupt" circuit. |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/14/09 at 02:26:49 554359564B5955562C0 wrote:
The rectifier works as a pair of "steering" diodes. Without it, the turn signals would be tied together, causing the left and right to flash at the same time. You could use seperate diodes, instead of buying a rectifier. Using the rectifier just makes it easier to hookup.[/quote] Ahhh HA! I get it..woulda figured it out if I had tried to make it work myself, just as soon as they both came on.. |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by fretman on 07/14/09 at 07:48:09 647268677A6864671D0 wrote:
Whatsa matter, my instructions no good? ;D $20!!! (+ shipping).. that's a bit.. steep. But if you don't have a radioshack or other electronics supplier near by, then OK. :-/ Also, his unit does not have the "brake interrupt" circuit.[/quote] No disrespect to your instructions intended! Just sharin' my research... And if you put together a kit, I'd gladly pay you a twenty spot for it ;) I got plenty Radio Shacks. Time and brain cells, not so much :D |
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Title: Re: Turn signal - possible to add an audible indic Post by youzguyz on 07/14/09 at 10:38:01 7E6A7D6C757976180 wrote:
No disrespect taken! I'll pass on putting together a kit though. Feel free to deal with anyone else that wants to chime in. All the parts are listed in the instructions and if you can solder, it should be fairly easy. And if you use the instructions from dirtly, even easier (but you don't have the brake cutout). BUT, you can wire that up inside the headlight fairly easy and mount the beeper on the outside of the headlight. |
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