Self Cancelling Turn Signals

[StillJustJerry]

Is this a feature or a farkle? On my 2005 they turn themselves off after 15 seconds. I've found that the original owner did a lot of work and an excellent job adding things. I'm just trying to figure out everything that HE did compared to standard.

[astuber]

They are an original feature. I think that they cancel based upon distance traveled rather than time. Mine will stay on forever if stopped.

[meese]

Is this a feature or a farkle? On my 2005 they turn themselves off after 15 seconds. I've found that the original owner did a lot of work and an excellent job adding things. I'm just trying to figure out everything that HE did compared to standard.That should be standard BMW issue. Just part of what you get for your $20K. :)

[jzeiler]

It is a combination of speed and number of flashes. I have found if you are above 30 MPH you will get 13 flashes, so on long turn lanes I have to re-activate it. Below that speed I believe it stays on until you cancel (haven't tested that).

[mtrevelino]

I haven't heard this one in a long time! Mine usually stay on for approximately 2 tenths of a mile.

[dkbright]

I have not figured out the self canceling on the LT. There is not rhyme or reason to when they actually self cancel. This is the only feature Harley did a better job then BMW. The signals on my HD work great.

[JimH]

g seem to remember BMW made them flash per a 'program'

1. They flash a certain number of times 'at speed'
2. They flash a certain number of seconds below that speed
3. If stopped, they flash until until the bike has rolled forward a particular distance