Indicator Cancel

Sorry Joe - I didn’t post pictures correctly. Can’t seem to edit them so here it is again. Please confirm that pics are showing this time.
Confusing, cos they show when I preview.

Mo-stop arrived today and it works exactly as advertised. Indicators switch off after 20 blinks.
It is very small and comes with a resistor for use if you have LEDs.
I still have filament bulbs so didn’t need to use it.

The fuse shows how small it is.

Firstly I removed the old flasher.


Then set the mo-stop to 20 flashes .... OFF/OFF/ON


I connected the red wire of the mo-stop to the light greenwith brown stripe wire and the black wire of the mo-stop to the white wires.


I will keep the original spade connectors so that I can always revert to the old flasher if something goes wrong. Just used crimp connectors to connect mo-stop and fuse and cable tied them to the frame with a bit of self adhesive neoprene behind. OK for now - may do something better if inspiration strikes.

Here is a sketch showing the connections, relating to the circuit diagram in the manual.


Only took 20 minutes to do.
Thanks to Ludwig for the suggestion.
 
Nice, So polarity sensitive only. It doesn't know or care whether the system is positive or negative ground. Mine did not come in the mail today. The USPS tracker says it's still in Cincinati, Ohio somewhere... It's good to know it's a simple installation.

Thanks for the tutorial Steve!
 
worntorn said:
My main concern would be having it stay on for 20 seconds for a lane change.
Glen
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Glen:
You can still use the indicators the same as before.
They do not stay on for 20 sec unless you want to, or forgot to cancel.
If you think 20 flashes won't be enough, just flip the switch to reset the count whenever you like.
No need to wait for 20 flashes.
 
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The USPS site says I'm getting my mo.stop today.... so forgetting to switch off my signal will be remedied. It's really dangerous to have a blinker on when you're NOT turning. It invites cars to cut you off, which is potentially deadly. I'm glad to have this sorted.
 
I guess the Mo-stop is a signal minder and the Signal Dynamics is a self cancelling system, you use it as such every time, so they are quite different in use.

Glen
 
Motogadget mo.stop installed as a self canceling flasher for my turn signals. Works perfectly, simple install. I left the old flasher dangling in place and did exactly what Steve did. I used the proper MALE blade connectors on the NEW connections so I could unplug the mo.stop and plug in the old flasher if it failed for some reason...

I was skeptical, but it works well, so I am pleased with the new additional layer of safety it adds.. Thanks for the head's up Ludwig.

*I corrected my poorly worded explanation
 
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ELLIS said:
The only bike that has sef cancelling indicaters is a Gold Wing but how you could wire it up to a Commando i don't know. Some clever auto electrition on this site may be clever enough to sort it.

ELLIS
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We hired Harleys in the Gold Coast a few years ago and I remember they had timed indicator switches.
 
o0norton0o said:
Motogadget mo.stop installed as a self canceling flasher for my turn signals. Works perfectly, simple install. I left the old flasher dangling in place and did exactly what Steve did. I used the proper blades on the old connections so I could unplug the mo.stop and plug in the old flasher if it failed for some reason...

I was skeptical, but it works well, so I am pleased with the new additional layer of safety it adds.. Thanks for the head's up Ludwig.
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help me out here - am I to understand that you replaced the flasher with the mo-stop device?
 
Yes Joe, I wired a "blade style fuse holder" to the mo.stop unit on it's black wire side. Then I put MALE blade connectors on both the ends of that assembly, so I could just plug my new "fuse holder/mo.stop unit wiring loop" right into the female connectors of the wiring that previously connected to the old flasher. Of course I heat shrinked all my connections, then zip tied it all so it's not bouncing around.

20 flashes and the directional goes off as designed irregardless if you remember to move the switch back to the center...

I hope that's clear.
 
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worntorn said:
I guess the Mo-stop is a signal minder and the Signal Dynamics is a self cancelling system, you use it as such every time, so they are quite different in use.


Glen , Motogadget also have a unit called the Mo,Relay + that has very similar functions as the signal dynamics unit.
Taken from their site,



The PLUS is where it's at!

The mo.relay+ purposefully combines a load independent digital flasher relay and electronic push-button controls.

Depending on how long the respective turn signal push-button is activated, 4 different operating modes are available:

Change of lane: Short tap on push-button - blink 3x and automatic switch-off.

Turn: Pressing push-button shortly - blink 10x and automatic switch-offy.

Continuous flashing: Pressing push-button longer - switching off only after pressing the push-button repeatedly.

Additionally the mo.relay+ is equipped with a hazard flasher function - activated by pressing both push-buttons simultaneously.

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joe czech said:
help me out here - am I to understand that you replaced the flasher with the mo-stop device?
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Correct. The mo-stop replaces your existing flasher. With stock wiring this means you need male quick-connect terminals on each wire.

I installed mine yesterday. Didn't bother adding a fuse, maybe I should have... I can confirm that their claim of being short circuit proof is no lie.
 
blaisestation said:
The PLUS is where it's at!

The mo.relay+ purposefully combines a load independent digital flasher relay and electronic push-button controls.

Depending on how long the respective turn signal push-button is activated, 4 different operating modes are available:

Change of lane: Short tap on push-button - blink 3x and automatic switch-off.

Turn: Pressing push-button shortly - blink 10x and automatic switch-offy.

Continuous flashing: Pressing push-button longer - switching off only after pressing the push-button repeatedly.

Additionally the mo.relay+ is equipped with a hazard flasher function - activated by pressing both push-buttons simultaneously.
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This does not work with stock Lucas switches.
 
kerinorton said:
We hired Harleys in the Gold Coast a few years ago and I remember they had timed indicator switches.
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They stay on way too long after a lane change. I hate riding behind one of my Harley buddies because he refuses to cancel his blinkers manually.
 
Its been a while. I do remember that now. But what was worse, was grounding the bottom of the bloody thing on tight corners and roundabouts. Gave me the shits. Also far too bloody heavy. We stopped somewhere up in the hills and the bike leaned to the left on a steep camber. Had to hang on with my wife on the back and gently laid it on its side. Shit of a thing. It had plenty of low down torque and a good gearbox [ i put my foot on the brake a couple of times and changed gear. ] No top end though for 1400 cc. My commando would have left it for dead.
 
Well - I just received my M-Stop today and installed it (LED indicators)
Worked a treat - cancels reliably after 20 seconds. Did not need the resisters (supplied) for it to function correctly.
One issue not mentioned by the manufacturer is that after the unit "self cancels" then if the bike is then turned off, the next time the ignition is turned on the system seems to think the last selected indicator is still on and will flash. Minor problem, I know.
Based on what I have seen I would still buy this item.
Cheers
Rob
 
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