first nightride
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first nightride
going to easy rider rodeo friday and wont be leaving show until after dark I have a 07elctra glide that I have had for a month any sugetion that might help I wired my passing lights so they will be on all the time. thanks in advance
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From: Triangle, VA
RE: first nightride
Night is one of my favorite times to ride, less cages and cooler than the day time temps.
Make sure you don't override your headlamps...it's woefully easy to do. Use other cars headlights to see beyond your own and slow down a bit.
Keep in mind, you're even less visible at night than during the day, be extra cautious at intersections and such.
Keep an eye out for shining eyes off the side of the road...animals love to jump out and let you know how much they care at night.
If you start getting drowsy, take a break and get something to drink.
Enjoy, just something great about riding at night.
Make sure you don't override your headlamps...it's woefully easy to do. Use other cars headlights to see beyond your own and slow down a bit.
Keep in mind, you're even less visible at night than during the day, be extra cautious at intersections and such.
Keep an eye out for shining eyes off the side of the road...animals love to jump out and let you know how much they care at night.
If you start getting drowsy, take a break and get something to drink.
Enjoy, just something great about riding at night.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Gaylord Michigan
RE: first nightride
I was going to go to the rodeo, but my wife had gall bladder surgery on monday, and the recovery is pretty much kicking her ***.
i havent ridden at night much, but what little i have , i wasnt to impressed with the hd headlight.
doesnt seem to shine out very far.
i havent ridden at night much, but what little i have , i wasnt to impressed with the hd headlight.
doesnt seem to shine out very far.
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From: Heart of Missouri
RE: first nightride
Wife wants to know the best nite riding glasses available. She has successfully riden on 2 long nite rides, she did real good, tonite, coming from a nite ride around town. She pulled into the garage and said no more, cause I must be going blind. I can't see worth a $hit.
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From: Triangle, VA
RE: first nightride
RDKing, a lot of people swear by bright yellow lenses for night riding which is supposed to improve contrast and cuts down on the glare. I can't tell you from experience because at night my lenses are clear.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Johnson City TN U.S.A.
RE: first nightride
I have always enjoyed Night riding but for some reason it really disorientates my lovely wife when she's on the back.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Parker CO
RE: first nightride
I use my Wiley X clear lenses at night. I tried the yellow but they seemed to magnify the light a liitle too much I was seeing halos everywhere. The deer are moving around at night here in Colorado so I don't do much night riding out of the city at the moment.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Columbus, OH
RE: first nightride
Just be careful of all the deer in the area. I live close by and they are everywhere. I dodged 2 deer not long ago, but ended up flattening a opposum instead. Watch for storms moving in or barometric pressure changes...this is when deer are most active. have a safe ride.
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From: Parker CO
RE: first nightride
Yup I went out a week ago and there were 8 crossing the road about 3 miles south of where I live. On my way back home I slowed to about 30 where I had seen them ealier and sure enough there was a buck standing on the side of the road. Needless to say I went home and put the scoot up for the night.