Traffic Light Trigger

Essayons · 06-28-2018, 01:56 PM

We've all experienced it. Intersection sensors won't detect your motorcycle so you get no green light. A bit of a nuisance.

So I'm wondering if anyone has successfully used a "traffic light trigger" on a dual sport?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-LIGHT-C...cAAOSwbLZa3McJ

Megadan · 06-28-2018, 02:02 PM

A good strong magnet or two on the bottom the the bike MIGHT trigger them. Hard Drive magnets are easy to get your hands on an can work quite well as they are extremely strong. $14 for a little magnet like that and a zip tie is just a silly waste of money in my eyes

Even a magnet on the bottom of a bike isn't always going to trigger the lights, although it does seem to help a little bit.

Nyccooldude · 06-28-2018, 02:30 PM

I have 3 earth magnets I took out from my old level that do the trick

Essayons · 06-28-2018, 02:38 PM

Had to chuckle when you pointed out what they are selling. It in fact would be a waste. I paid no attention to it as I was just using it as a reference. I'm thinking of trying the hard drive magnets. Thanks for the input.

**JerryHawk250** · 06-28-2018, 02:45 PM

I have a strong tweeter magnet stuck to the bottom of my skid plate. Works on most traffic signals but there are a couple that it doesn't work on.

BitcoinDood · 06-28-2018, 05:33 PM

I've dealt with this problem for years and had no idea a magnet stuck to the bottom of the bike can fix this! Great tip, I definitely have to try this now.

Nyccooldude · 06-28-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BitcoinDood

I've dealt with this problem for years and had no idea a magnet stuck to the bottom of the bike can fix this! Great tip, I definitely have to try this now.

Has to be a strong one or else you'll just have to eat that light

Gh426 · 06-29-2018, 05:59 PM

magnets don't cost that much, even strong Hard Drive ones...

ChondaChondaChonda · 07-01-2018, 03:03 PM

Check your local laws. They passed a law here a few years back that if you are on a bike and the light does not trigger after one cycle - you treat it as a Stop sign and proceed when it's safe to do so.

I had a left turn onto I-80 on my morning commute at the time. It would never trigger and I tried magnets and steel toed boots and everything. Most mornings I just had to run it unless a car pulled up behind me. (Which wasn't likely at 4AM)

06-28-2018, 01:56 PM	#1
Essayons Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: fontana, california Posts: 333	Traffic Light Trigger We've all experienced it. Intersection sensors won't detect your motorcycle so you get no green light. A bit of a nuisance. So I'm wondering if anyone has successfully used a "traffic light trigger" on a dual sport? https://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-LIGHT-C...cAAOSwbLZa3McJ
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06-28-2018, 02:02 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 7,986	A good strong magnet or two on the bottom the the bike MIGHT trigger them. Hard Drive magnets are easy to get your hands on an can work quite well as they are extremely strong. $14 for a little magnet like that and a zip tie is just a silly waste of money in my eyes Even a magnet on the bottom of a bike isn't always going to trigger the lights, although it does seem to help a little bit. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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06-28-2018, 02:45 PM	#5
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,554	I have a strong tweeter magnet stuck to the bottom of my skid plate. Works on most traffic signals but there are a couple that it doesn't work on. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 06-28-2018 at 05:34 PM.
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06-28-2018, 05:33 PM	#6
BitcoinDood Join Date: May 2018 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 86	I've dealt with this problem for years and had no idea a magnet stuck to the bottom of the bike can fix this! Great tip, I definitely have to try this now. __________________ 2018 CSC TT 250 Suzuki DR 650 2003 Honda Shadow 750 (sold and I miss it)
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07-01-2018, 03:03 PM	#9
ChondaChondaChonda Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 547	Check your local laws. They passed a law here a few years back that if you are on a bike and the light does not trigger after one cycle - you treat it as a Stop sign and proceed when it's safe to do so. I had a left turn onto I-80 on my morning commute at the time. It would never trigger and I tried magnets and steel toed boots and everything. Most mornings I just had to run it unless a car pulled up behind me. (Which wasn't likely at 4AM) __________________ 1993 CR125 powered by Zongshen 223cc OHC 2̶0̶1̶6̶ ̶L̶X̶R̶ ̶2̶5̶0̶ ̶E̶F̶I̶ ̶ Sold 2018 GPX Moto FSE250R 1993 Fantic Key-Roo 250
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06-28-2018, 02:30 PM	#3
Nyccooldude Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 90	I have 3 earth magnets I took out from my old level that do the trick
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06-28-2018, 02:38 PM	#4
Essayons Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: fontana, california Posts: 333	Had to chuckle when you pointed out what they are selling. It in fact would be a waste. I paid no attention to it as I was just using it as a reference. I'm thinking of trying the hard drive magnets. Thanks for the input.
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06-29-2018, 05:59 PM	#8
Gh426 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Posts: 74	magnets don't cost that much, even strong Hard Drive ones...
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