All of the sensors around here seem to be in an octagon pattern about 4
feet in diameter. Don't know if that effects things different...I've tried
hitting them across the middle, on the side, across the corners...I may just
need to report them because nothing seems to be working.
I might try that kickstand thing though, except I haven't "fixed" the
kill switch in it yet

Thanks for the input.
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To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 01:35
Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: Traffic Lights
>From one who has worked on traffic signal and vehicle detection
systems let me say, don't waste your money on any such device. Proper
positioning of your bike in the detection field is all that is
needed. Try to park right over one of the sawcuts in the road,
preferably not the center cut as it is usually in the oil. This and
the corners are the hottest part of the "loop". The height of the
magnetic feild is 1/2 the shortest dimension, most common loops are
6x50, 6x6, 6x30 or 6" circle. All should give a 3' high feild well
within the case height of our bikes. If you find one that is
consistant in not detecting you report it, some amplifier tuning may
be needed. Only metal will cause the needed inductive change, no
electronic gadgets will do the job.
>
> In a message dated 6/1/00 6:31:25 PM, calis@t... writes:
>
> sensors. Anybody know where I can lay my paws on one, or at least
plans to
> build one, I'm sure it'd be rediculously simple.
> >>
>
> I've heard that putting your kickstand down works fine
> -neil