My GS500F/new rider impressions

[galahs]

the blinkers will come with time.


Try and make a hbit of doing them as soon as you change gears after the corner. Soon it will become an automatic action. 

[3imo]

+1

takes time

[aaronstj]

Try and make a hbit of doing them as soon as you change gears after the corner. Soon it will become an automatic action. 

Excellent tip.  Thanks.

[RVertigo]

There are add-ons you can get to turn the blinkers off after a certain time...  But, IMO it's not a good idea.  Much better to feel stupid when you forget and try harder to remember.

Most of the time I try to turn my blinkers off a second time after I've already turned them off...  But, I still forget from time to time.

[Chuck]

Regarding canceling the turn signal:

Habit, habit habit!

I have myself programmed to hit the turn signal cancel every time the bike comes upright.  Even if I've made a turn without signalling, I press it.  Sometimes, I press it after a sharp curve in the road!    There's no harm, and the habit guarantees that I never leave it blinking under any circumstances.

[My Name Is Dave]

I've gotten to the point where I just periodically depress the blinker switch now and then as I'm just riding down the road, even if I haven't taken a turn for miles. But I'm thinking it's better I'm that way than never using the things to begin with.

[Toledo Jim]

Check out the "SignalMaster" from Kisan.

In addition to cancelling the turn signal after a programable time, this can also give you 4-way flashers, "Escort Mode" flashers, running lights at various intensities, (if you want them), AND is supposed to work with LED blinkers without a problem.

http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=4

[middlem2]

Good deal, thanks for the tips everyone!