I Hate Street Light Sensors....

kevheads · June 28th, 2011, 07:29 PM

most here in central Illinois are the 2 long rectangles,doesn't matter where I stop on them I can only get about half to activate, and forget about activating the ones that you can see where their located. Yesterday had to back up and let a truck get in front of me to activate one.

Jiggles · June 28th, 2011, 07:40 PM

Just slap these on your bike and roll through the reds...

Kevin2109 · June 28th, 2011, 07:51 PM

Move to cali and you can run the reds

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 07:55 PM

Laws have been passes in a number of states now that allow motorcyclist to run them with caution.

old article:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...ght-laws_N.htm

http://qctimes.com/news/local/articl...cc4c03286.html

this ones a trip!
http://www.legalrecord.net/index.php...k=view&id=5501

I WANT TO CHOKE PEOPLE AGAINST THIS. They should stfu. Seriously!!
Do they expect every state to change all of their traffic sensors? Sure just tack it on to the expense of motorcycle registrations right? Crazy people I tell ya, crazy people.

in the first article
"Doug Hecox, a spokesman for the Federal Highway Administration, said the states should try to find a technical solution to the problem.

"We don't necessarily think that empowering motorists to make up their own rules of the road is the safest or best approach," he said"

some people have a real problem with change. I've noticed that alot of this type don't like when people without direct power and authority have requests for change and they REALLY dont like when those people get the changes they request. Even when the changes make absolute common sense.

Snake · June 28th, 2011, 08:02 PM

Relevant thread. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71863

Jiggles · June 28th, 2011, 08:05 PM

http://www.greenlightstuff.com/

$11.75 and your set

Alex · June 28th, 2011, 08:22 PM

The consensus (from all of the other threads on this) is that the magnets are useless.

kkim · June 28th, 2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

The consensus (from all of the other threads on this) is that the magnets are useless.

they are not useless... they get $11.75 richer with each person that believes that it works.

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kkim

they are not useless... they get $11.75 richer with each person that believes that it works.

What gets me is hearing from some riders around here that they've been pulled over by hidden LEO's after waiting many minutes at a red light only to not have it change. I was on a ride with a few guys and at one of the lights we were at, the lead rider tells me "this is where I got that ticket" It was literally in the middle of nowhere out in the country. We blew the light after a few minutes

He took me over to where the trooper was. I asked him what time of day, he says 330...in the morning! I thought to myself that this isnt right. Why would a state trooper hide in that spot at 330 in the AM? It was technically in the middle of the woods.
Talking to an older vet rider out here I told him the story. He immeadiately said the exact location before it came outta my mouth. He had the same problem on his Roadking a few years back. He's also from the area and complained that the intersection was in the middle of nowhere and he doesnt think his tax dollars should be spent on BS like this yada yada. Turns out he knew the judge.

I will not sit at a red light for more than a few minutes in the middle of the night. If its the middle of the day I'll wait around alot longer. If there are blind corners involved, then don't do it or make a right instead. If the coast is clear, then take it. It comes down to good judgement. Ride safe folks

Snake · June 28th, 2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The consensus (from all of the other threads on this) is that the magnets are useless.

they are not useless...they make great refrigerator magnets.

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

they are not useless...they make great refrigerator magnets.

And give you more traction from the added weight

NathanUc · June 28th, 2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kevheads

most here in central Illinois are the 2 long rectangles,doesn't matter where I stop on them I can only get about half to activate, and forget about activating the ones that you can see where their located. Yesterday had to back up and let a truck get in front of me to activate one.

Don't take my word for this, but I think the law just changed in Illinois that you can treat those type of lights as stop signs on a motorcycle. A few other states are like that and I think a recent bill passed making Illinois one of them (they mentioned this in my MSF course.. but they were wrong about many other things soooo...)

Here in Indiana.. I get off and push the walk button.

Jiggles · June 28th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The consensus (from all of the other threads on this) is that the magnets are useless.

I didn't realize they were just magnets. The one I looked at at the dealer wasn't magnetic. At first I thought it was a joke but then the guy said he hasn't had any returns on them and then offered to give it to me for free. I declined since I havn't had a light not change for me so I wouldn't have a way to test it out and see if it actually works.

Since the sensors in the street sense metal not just magnetic metal I figured they were made of a more responsive metal.

Snake · June 28th, 2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalony

And give you more traction from the added weight

Not to mention they pick up small bits of metalic road debri.

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Not to mention they pick up small bits of metalic road debri.

Hence contributing to other riders safety. Brilliant. These things are the cure

Jiggles · June 28th, 2011, 09:34 PM

http://unitednuclear.com/index.php?m...0e4a3ee4635da7

I'm sure one of these would trip the sensor.

And with 1000lbs of pulling force with the magnet pictured below, you could hang your ninjette from the ceiling to save space in the garage.
Getting it down would be another story though.

Trailerboy531 · June 28th, 2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Move to cali and you can run the reds

wait wait wait.

we can run those? Legally?!

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

http://unitednuclear.com/index.php?m...0e4a3ee4635da7

I'm sure one of these would trip the sensor.

And with 1000lbs of pulling force with the magnet pictured below, you could hang your ninjette from the ceiling to save space in the garage.
Getting it down would be another story though.

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

wait wait wait.

we can run those? Legally?!

I pretty sure you can't. Californias laws only required all new traffic lights being installed need to be sensitive enough for cycles.

Trailerboy531 · June 28th, 2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalony

I pretty sure you can't. Californias laws only required all new traffic lights being installed need to be sensitive enough for cycles.

Those definitely haven't been installed near me... My friends have had a good laugh at me jumping up and down on sensors in protest though

Buffalony · June 28th, 2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Those definitely haven't been installed near me... My friends have had a good laugh at me jumping up and down on sensors in protest though

Thats the thing. the law was passed without the intention to update existing sensors. This is the type of solution caused by those I spoke of in a prior post. Just let us pass at our own risk....period!!!

Thats all they end up doing is delaying the inevitable. Pains in the arse!

alex.s · June 28th, 2011, 10:52 PM

cover the bottom soles of your riding boots in iron

Kevin2109 · June 28th, 2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

wait wait wait.

we can run those? Legally?!

Its kind of a sticky law, but if you sit there for a couple rotations of the lights or been there for like 3+ minutes then your aloud to when deemed safe.

Jiggles · June 28th, 2011, 11:02 PM

You could go over to the crosswalk and hit the button.

alex.s · June 28th, 2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

Its kind of a sticky law, but if you sit there for a couple rotations of the lights or been there for like 3+ minutes then your aloud to when deemed safe.

the sheriff i spoke to said "if it doesn't let you go after 5 minutes, treat it like a stop sign"

Jiggles · June 28th, 2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

the sheriff i spoke to said "if it doesn't let you go after 5 minutes, treat it like a stop sign"

It will only take you 30 mins to go 6 blocks then XD

bettysmith · June 29th, 2011, 04:38 PM

Was out riding the other night and approached a red light. Noticed a cop sitting in a parking lot as I passed. Got to the red and waited for maybe 20 seconds. I look back to see if the cop is still there and I see no lights. He ended up pulling up to the light to make a right and triggered it for me. Nice guy!

p4174w · June 29th, 2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathanUc

Don't take my word for this, but I think the law just changed in Illinois that you can treat those type of lights as stop signs on a motorcycle. A few other states are like that and I think a recent bill passed making Illinois one of them (they mentioned this in my MSF course.. but they were wrong about many other things soooo...)

Here in Indiana.. I get off and push the walk button.

I read about the proposed law in the paper a few weeks back. It is being supported by a lawmaker who rides a bike. I haven't heard if it passed though

p4174w · June 29th, 2011, 04:51 PM

A quick Google search tells me this: the IL senate passed the law overwhelmingly about a month ago. It just needs to be approved by the house

Buffalony · June 29th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p4174w

A quick Google search tells me this: the IL senate passed the law overwhelmingly about a month ago. It just needs to be approved by the house

Nice. Congrats to you. Cant wait till this hits new york. I think NYC will probably be the wrench thrown in here though. Fingers crossed.

p4174w · June 29th, 2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffalony

Nice. Congrats to you. Cant wait till this hits new york. I think NYC will probably be the wrench thrown in here though. Fingers crossed.

Well, the law excludes Chicago. Maybe a NY law would do something similar with NYC

Buffalony · June 29th, 2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by p4174w

Well, the law excludes Chicago. Maybe a NY law would do something similar with NYC

Awwweee. that sucks. sorry. more reason for you to take trips outta the city then huh

Thats reassuring to know considering I don't live in NYC. Sounds like the perfect model for my state...er for me anyways

p4174w · June 29th, 2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffalony

Awwweee. that sucks. sorry. more reason for you to take trips outta the city then huh

Thats reassuring to know considering I don't live in NYC. Sounds like the perfect model for my state...er for me anyways

Actually, I live in the suburbs and probably would never take my bike downtown so I am very happy it may happen

gophurr · June 30th, 2011, 08:07 AM

It just needs to get signed by the Governor now.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/bill...2&SessionID=84

GeorgiaHooligan · June 30th, 2011, 09:14 AM

:2 tips: put the bike in N and place the kickstand on the censor lines, or shut the bike off and restart it -the censors should pick up the electromagnetic charge caused by the starter-.

GeorgiaHooligan · June 30th, 2011, 09:16 AM

If the tips don't work and theres no traffic coming through the intersection (100% sure) and no fuzzy fuzz's are around, Gun it! hehe

almost40 · June 30th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevheads

most here in central Illinois are the 2 long rectangles,doesn't matter where I stop on them I can only get about half to activate, and forget about activating the ones that you can see where their located. Yesterday had to back up and let a truck get in front of me to activate one.

I can show you how to make them work.

June 28th, 2011, 07:29 PM	#1
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	I Hate Street Light Sensors.... most here in central Illinois are the 2 long rectangles,doesn't matter where I stop on them I can only get about half to activate, and forget about activating the ones that you can see where their located. Yesterday had to back up and let a truck get in front of me to activate one.

June 28th, 2011, 07:51 PM	#3
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Move to cali and you can run the reds __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

June 28th, 2011, 07:55 PM	#4
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	Laws have been passes in a number of states now that allow motorcyclist to run them with caution. old article: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...ght-laws_N.htm http://qctimes.com/news/local/articl...cc4c03286.html this ones a trip! http://www.legalrecord.net/index.php...k=view&id=5501 I WANT TO CHOKE PEOPLE AGAINST THIS. They should stfu. Seriously!! Do they expect every state to change all of their traffic sensors? Sure just tack it on to the expense of motorcycle registrations right? Crazy people I tell ya, crazy people. in the first article "Doug Hecox, a spokesman for the Federal Highway Administration, said the states should try to find a technical solution to the problem. "We don't necessarily think that empowering motorists to make up their own rules of the road is the safest or best approach," he said" some people have a real problem with change. I've noticed that alot of this type don't like when people without direct power and authority have requests for change and they REALLY dont like when those people get the changes they request. Even when the changes make absolute common sense. __________________________________________________

June 28th, 2011, 08:22 PM	#7
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June 28th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Relevant thread. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71863

June 28th, 2011, 08:05 PM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	http://www.greenlightstuff.com/ $11.75 and your set

June 28th, 2011, 11:02 PM	#24
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	You could go over to the crosswalk and hit the button.

June 29th, 2011, 04:38 PM	#27
bettysmith ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: philly Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ex250 (Blue) Posts: 63	Was out riding the other night and approached a red light. Noticed a cop sitting in a parking lot as I passed. Got to the red and waited for maybe 20 seconds. I look back to see if the cop is still there and I see no lights. He ended up pulling up to the light to make a right and triggered it for me. Nice guy!

June 29th, 2011, 04:51 PM	#29
p4174w nooblet Name: P Location: Chicago Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1994 ex250 Posts: 47	A quick Google search tells me this: the IL senate passed the law overwhelmingly about a month ago. It just needs to be approved by the house

June 30th, 2011, 08:07 AM	#34
gophurr ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Chicago Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r SE, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: 95	It just needs to get signed by the Governor now. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/bill...2&SessionID=84

June 30th, 2011, 09:14 AM	#35
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	:2 tips: put the bike in N and place the kickstand on the censor lines, or shut the bike off and restart it -the censors should pick up the electromagnetic charge caused by the starter-.

June 30th, 2011, 09:16 AM	#36
GeorgiaHooligan ninjette.org guru Name: Aaron Location: Gone riding. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 389	If the tips don't work and theres no traffic coming through the intersection (100% sure) and no fuzzy fuzz's are around, Gun it! hehe

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