Turn signal question

[GLJ]

Rode my 650 for the first time in 35 or years today. Like a lot of bikes back then the turn signals were one of the first things removed. Illinois still does not require them. Well anyway riding it today I realized hand signals have one advantage over lights. To my knowledge no manufacture has been able to equal this advantage. Care to guess what that is.

 

[GLJ]

Close. But my other bikes just need a thumb to cancel them.

 

[GLJ]

Now before anyone gets the wrong impression I'm no way saying that hand signals are safer or better than lights.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

...hand signals have one advantage over lights...

Ummmm,

- It still works regardless of blown fuse or bulbs?

- It prevents simultaneous use of the horn?

- It prevents clutch usage?

- It doubles as a "howdy" to other riders?

- It's self canceling?

- It helps to get blood recirculating in a numb hand?

- It keeps you from doing stupid stuff, since you're now steering one-handed?

 

[fredintoon]

Rode my 650 for the first time in 35 or years today. Like a lot of bikes back then the turn signals were one of the first things removed. Illinois still does not require them. Well anyway riding it today I realized hand signals have one advantage over lights. To my knowledge no manufacture has been able to equal this advantage. Care to guess what that is.

Hi GLJ,
I can see three disadvantages:-
why did that fool give a Communist salute and then turn right?
Why did that idiot give a Fascist salute and then turn left?
Why is that moron patting an imaginary dog?
The only advantage I can guess is that, unlike a flashing signal light, it's most likely being given on purpose.

 

[GLJ]

- It's self canceling?