RE: Self cancelling indicators... - 2

Chris - yes I agree with you, I’d say that I still indicate “more than necessary” as a precaution and sometimes as a courtesy.

I gave up on the “self cancelling” feature very early in the life of my bike.

On the occasions I’ve played with it, it always stayed on too long.

As a minimalist “winker” for all the reasons given above, I find manual control works well every time.

I’d hate to think a new 1250 would give me an unnecessary headache with multiple winker modes to contend with - as we are finding on 4 wheels with latest driver aids - that often aren’t.

Some Police driving schools treat indicating, when there is no one around to benefit, as an observation fault.

Zitat von Tony101 im Beitrag #18

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Some Police driving schools treat indicating, when there is no one around to benefit, as an observation fault.

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I really don't know if my MY 2017 RS has self cancelling indicators (I think it does) but I wish the haptic feedback from the switch was better defined. Press to cancel if indicators engaged feels identical to press to cancel if they're not engaged.

Zitat von Bunter im Beitrag #20

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I really don't know if my MY 2017 RS has self cancelling indicators (I think it does) but I wish the haptic feedback from the switch was better defined. Press to cancel if indicators engaged feels identical to press to cancel if they're not engaged.

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Zitat von Bunter im Beitrag #20

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I really don't know if my MY 2017 RS has self cancelling indicators (I think it does) but I wish the haptic feedback from the switch was better defined. Press to cancel if indicators engaged feels identical to press to cancel if they're not engaged.

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It's not a problem it just doesn't feel as though you've activated a switch, so I tend to glance at the dash to check the indicators have cancelled.

I often wish BMW had stuck with the old 3 button system instead of the universal single multi-function switch. On my old 2011 R1200R, I could indicate (and cancel) with my thumbs without shifting my grip. Not so on my 2016 R1200RS, where I always have to shift my left hand position somewhat. Having the "wonderwheel" in between means a longer stretch to the switch, or maybe I just have a short left thumb. Call it progress I suppose, but I think the change was just to appease the unbelievers.
As an analogy, if you are a fan of HP calculators and RPN logic, you will know what I'm talking about. It's a far better system that never found universal acceptance.

I'd be interested to try the updated R1250RS self cancelling algorithm, which I assume might make use of the lean angle sensor. The R1200RS also has a lean angle sensor, but not used in indicator self-cancelling. The cancelling algorithm is never perfect for all situations.
Have to say I'm not one of those infallible people who never forget to manually self-cancel, and therein lies a safety issue for me.

FWIW, from the manual, it details some of what's been discussed here:

When button 1 is pressed to the right or left, the turn signal automatically turns off under the following conditions:

Speed is under 18 mph (30 km/h): after traveling a distance of 165 ft (50 m).

Speed is between 18 mph and 60 mph (30 km/h and 100 km/h): after covering a particular distance depending on the speed or when accelerating.

Speed is above 60 mph (100 km/h): after turn signal flashes five times.

When button 1 is pressed and held slightly longer to the right or left, the turn signals will only turn off automatically after reaching the distance depending on the speed.

Indicators?

Don’t be coy Bravo, I was following you on the SW run in September. I’m sure you used them. OK not sure but I think you did. Well you may have done once or twice. But then again.....

Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #26

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Indicators?

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Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #28

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #26

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Indicators?

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See you in the orthopedic ward Bravo

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Zitat von Steady Eddie im Beitrag #28

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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #26

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Indicators?

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See you in the orthopedic ward Bravo

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