Flashing Headlights
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 218
Likes: 2
From: Mass
I've had Signal Dynamics modulator for 4 years. Easy install and was priced well. Turn off/on by switching from low to high within 2 seconds. Works on either low/high. If the bulb burns out it'll auto switch to the other. I've carried an extra bulb thinking the strobing will burn out the bulb, but still original bulb. I only turn on when traffic warrants the extra visibility. No one will mistake a strobing headlight for a go ahead signal. I have had one car pull over thinking I was LEO. Legal in all states with the light sensor installed that prevents night use. No LEO's ever bothered me about it. I'm convinced the extra vis made a difference. Annoying to some...oh well.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,501
Likes: 722
From: Virginia
I've chose to modulate my passing lights instead of the headlight. Reason is because when I did it, modulating an LED headlight wasn't recommended. And I couldn't find anything that said I couldn't modulate the passing lights instead of the headlight. I'm not too concerned about what folks think about it, as long as they see me coming. I spent a week in the hospital and four months on the couch because a driver made a left turn across my lane one morning. If the modulated lights keep that from happening again, I figure a few seconds of discomfort on someone else's part is a much better option from my perspective. JMHO.............
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 84
From: Southern Maine / Seacoast NH
The information posted here (granted, it is certainly going to support the product as it's a vendor site) seems to contradict this info. They do provide fed law citations. https://www.kriss.com/modrules.htm
Perhaps it comes down to the difference between "flashing" (full on / full off?) and "modulating" (change in intensity?)
As I occasionally ride in CT, and am considering going to a modulator, has anyone ever gotten a ticket for a modulator in CT?
Perhaps it comes down to the difference between "flashing" (full on / full off?) and "modulating" (change in intensity?)
As I occasionally ride in CT, and am considering going to a modulator, has anyone ever gotten a ticket for a modulator in CT?
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 10
Likes: 2
From: Springville, Al
Do a waggle
I find doing a little waggle seems to be effective and is not easily misinterpreted like blinking brites. The headlight movement catches attention.
Last edited by Ensleyboy; Nov 1, 2015 at 11:45 AM. Reason: Misspellings
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,056
Likes: 251
From: Connecticut
In my opinion that's one of the dumbest mods I've seen, maybe the dumbest. Every driver knows that flashing lights is the sign that says it's ok to go ahead of the person who's flashing. People in cars cut in front of us too much anyway, why would we want to invite them to do it more. Sorry, that's just a flat out stupid mod. A red flashing light might be acceptable, but not a freakin headlight. Save your money, and maybe your life and trash that mod.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 652
Likes: 7
From: Maui, Hawaii
For me it's all about seeing and being seen. I do not work on my bike myself, to have the headlight modulator and brake light flasher purchased and installed was a total of about $250.00 and worth every penny of it for the peace of mind.
Ride Safe - Ride Smart
"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov... ca. 1750's
Last edited by Str8chuter; Nov 4, 2015 at 05:06 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 652
Likes: 7
From: Maui, Hawaii
The information posted here (granted, it is certainly going to support the product as it's a vendor site) seems to contradict this info. They do provide fed law citations. https://www.kriss.com/modrules.htm
Perhaps it comes down to the difference between "flashing" (full on / full off?) and "modulating" (change in intensity?)
As I occasionally ride in CT, and am considering going to a modulator, has anyone ever gotten a ticket for a modulator in CT?
Perhaps it comes down to the difference between "flashing" (full on / full off?) and "modulating" (change in intensity?)
As I occasionally ride in CT, and am considering going to a modulator, has anyone ever gotten a ticket for a modulator in CT?
Ride Safe - Ride Smart
"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca. 1750's
Last edited by Str8chuter; Nov 1, 2015 at 08:26 PM. Reason: addl info
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,395
Likes: 266
From: Southern California
I've used a modulator for years. Out of courtesy I turn it off when riding in a group or following someone for a long time. I want to be seen. Way too many left turn in front of motorcycle stories all the time in the paper. People in cages just don't see us. To each his own but even those who dislike them all notice them. Be safe and ride.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 223
Likes: 8
From: SE Louisiana
Installed a modulator and a brake light flasher on my new bike after a 17 year old totaled my 883 and sent me the hospital. "I am so sorry mister! I did not see you!" That was 5 years ago. OK, I am blinking out both ends. Don't "Like" me, but see me. May sound selfish, but I prefer your road rage to my road rash. My "Near Misses" - hard braking and emergency maneuvers from people pulling out in front of me or roaring up too close in back of me - have declined to less than a quarter of what I was experiencing before the modulator. Absolutely no question in my mind, Best decision I ever made. I frequently see people pull up to stop signs on cross streets, start to pull out, then STOP (hard) when they see my modulating light. People pulling up behind me at a stop sign or light frequently stop 15 or 20 feet further back than they did before I had the flashing brake light. Never in 5 years of almost constant (day time) experience through 15 states have I ever been stopped by LEO and questioned about the modulating lights. None of this is theoretical. This is an accurate account of my actual experience.
I do try to be courteous and turn the modulator off if I am following another rider or pulling up behind someone at a stop light. In My Honest Experience, best money I ever spent.
I do try to be courteous and turn the modulator off if I am following another rider or pulling up behind someone at a stop light. In My Honest Experience, best money I ever spent.
Last edited by Fireax; Nov 3, 2015 at 11:18 PM.