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Old 07-16-2010, 04:08 PM   #8 (permalink)
Clev
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
It does take some different strategy driving here since the left turn signals will not usually activate if I am alone at the light. Trying to turn sideways to present a larger image to the cameras to see if it helps with the light activation.
LOL, had the same problem with the Helix. I found that staying slightly in the left or right part of the lane improves the chances of tripping the loop. I've heard of also tapping the ground with the centerstand, but I think that's an old wives' tale.

In the end, I just learned which lights on my commute were the most problematic, and found a way to avoid them. (Go straight through and make a U-turn followed by a right turn, or otherwise come at the intersection from a different direction so I could avoid the problem.)
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