I was just wondering if anyone has come up with any ideas on making the indicator lights of some use on the 2000. If I ride in the daytime they are totally useless.

fasteddie,
Are you saying no one notices your turn signals? front? or rear? or that the rear ones are useless (not running lights)? Not sure 'exactly' what you're indicating here.

No I meant the "dash board" lights to indicate that the signal is going or that you are in neutral

how about swapping the lights for high intensity LEDs like they use in third brake lights? i don't know if they have these ready made for the dash but a trip to the electronics or auto store and some ingenuity could go a long way.

scott

I've never had a problem seeing mine on the 2000 ZR-7 (when I look... ). They may have come out of the sockets if you can see them but they are dim.

The lights are very bright at night but with the sun on them They can't be seen. I thought someone may have come up with a hood. If I want to see the neutral light I have to kind of use my hand for a shield. Being old (but with good vision) I need the reminder that my directional signal is on, and at a traffic light that I am in fact in neutral. The bulbs are bright but not as bright as the sun!!

edzeiser,

why on earth are you looking at the "dash." are you F&%$ing nuts?

when you wonder if your blinker is on, simple push in on the switch.

when riding during daylight hours please use your high beam at all times.

and as far as neutral goes, ride your bike and you will know the gear.

bzoid

why are you in neutral at stoplights?:?

I've heard that the good book says:

Thou shalt be ready to avoid AND/OR escape dangerous situations...

but w/ city riding, and the clutch adjusted for the shortest travel distance, one's left hand sometimes needs to rest. Those folks at OSHA, NHTSA, or some lettered organization thought it wise that we should need 2 hands and 2 feet for proper operation of a motorcycle... NO REST FOR THE WEARY. However, remember to shift out of neutral as soon as the rest is over and be ready to continue safety FIRST, comfort SECOND, and all of the pretty girls THIRD!

Sameo_t

Well since I have been riding for over 50 years it is very hard to break habits, good or bad.. I never sit at a light with the cluth out. Maybe the new plates are a lot better but that habit did in the past lead to early clutch failure. All of what you have said may be very true but why did they bother putting the lights there if they are useless. I have no trouble finding neutral and I know I can push the button to cancel the signals but I don't always think of it and that is what the dash lights are there for.. I just took a very young rider for his license test and on the way over he left his signal going (he was on a ZR-7 also). I guess I am the only one who has this problem and would like to see those lights in the daytime.

In the MSF course we teach that you should ALWAYS be in 1st gear when you stop. Stoplights, or wherever. I also understand the need for a finger rest....so, here's what I do. (Not MSF ensorsed! *my little disclaimer*) When I come to a light, or stop of any kind, I go to first gear. I check my mirrors, and all around. When I am sure that there are no other vehicles coming towards me, I'll shift into neutral long enough to stretch my fingers, and then shift back into first as soon as there is any movement closeby. (a car in my rear view mirror or whatever). That way, you are always ready to "make your escape" if necessary. I know that some people prefer to ALWAYS stay in 1st gear, but I have short little fingers and my hands probably aren't as strong as most of yours, so i gotta rest a little.

As far as the indicators, I have more problems seeing them on my ZRX than I did on my ZR7s, but then again, I honestly don't look at them often. You are right though...in the bright sun, neutral is hard to see sometimes and I have no solution for that problem!

Sorry I couldn't be any help! Tony should have an answer...he knows everything...hey Tony!!

I got the solution. We hook up those backup beepers that trucks use for the neutral inicator. Now not only will one nknow when they're in neutral but when at a light stretching your fingers it would be a great attention getter. I mean who's gonna mess with a semi

Hey Ed, it's me, Mr. KNOW IT ALL !!! I was all ready to get into a disscusion on what to do with the signal lights themselves, I have some ideas. I wear a helmet with a tinted shade, or a clear with sunglasses, and have no problem. The hardest indicator to see is the blue bright light indicator. You just have got to ride on cloudy days, and stop enjoying the beautiful sunny Summer weather, that's all.

I too rarely stay in first while stopped. If my tail is polking out with nothing but would be traffic approaching from behind, I'll either keep it in first or be ready to should an auto approach. But sitting in the middle of traffic, waiting three minutes for the light to change, all the while in gear.......ah, no. Right Mrs. Little Disclaimer ?

bzoid, ANGER MANAGEMENT !!!!

Hey Ed, guess where I rode last Saturday afternoon ? Down the Wantaw, round that old lighthouse, and down the Ocean Parkway to the Robert Moses bridge. Love that ride. I was following a small group of sport bikes west on the Southern State first. Guess they were rather tame since I could easily keep up with them. Funny, though. I thought there was something wrong with my tires (low pressure/impending flat). The wind gusts were playing with my handling. No problems, though. That Wantaw Pkwy can be a bear to navigate. Very tricky, and if you get caught off guard, very

Good to chat with you again Ed. Put on those shades.

Tony

Tony!
You solved my problem.. I just tried it and found out my particular sunglasses are the problem. Without the glasses I see the lights fine.. I guess not riding in the bright sun is my solution.. If you are ever thinking of going on that ride again let me know as that is the ride I usually take.. Yes I know about the wind down there..

AAAAH HAAAA !! So, I do know it all

Wait.....I'm confused.....you took OFF the sunglasses...?

Ed, are playing with us ? Cause if you are, I'm gonna git you

Actually, no. Ed was wearing perscription sunglasses.
They just weren't his .



I'll try to let you know the next time I plan the ride. I did that one about half a dozen times last year. But I'll vary the direction. Gotta keep it fresh...

Tony