Bright Ass Light Backlash???
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 928
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From: Near Richmond VA.
Yep, running mine for 2 years now. No problems. Run mine on medium and brake is the flash 6 times then steady BRIGHT.
I had a LEO come up to me and ask me where he can get one! I thought I was fixin to get a ticket, but instead got a compliment...
I had a LEO come up to me and ask me where he can get one! I thought I was fixin to get a ticket, but instead got a compliment...
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 523
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From: New York
I've had mine about a year with no complaints from anyone. BTW...yesterday I was stuck behind a UPS truck here in NY and they run a similar brake light configuration with 4 very bright Flashing LED type brake lights. So I don't think there will be any problems with LEOs
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 525
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From: Ottawa, Canada, summer, Daytona Beach Florida, winter
Had mine for about 2 years, on bright all the time, flash to steady on brake cycle. If I am stopped and see a vehicle approaching from behind I often flash it a couple of times as an attention grabber, never had a complaint and I feel much safer for having the BAL.
I did have one fellow come up beside me and say he thought I might be a COP, what do you know, its all good.
I did have one fellow come up beside me and say he thought I might be a COP, what do you know, its all good.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,202
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From: Hudson Valley, NY
I suppose it also depends on where you are driving, I think in NYC or Long Island it would probably get you killed, people would take it as a personal slight and attempt to kill you over it.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
I have the HD LED's on my bike and do get the occasional person who flashes thier brights at me. Not many more than I did with my old bike without the lights in it though. The difference for me is huge. The lights are definitely worth it.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Massachusetts
Last edited by BlackeyCoveR; Sep 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Very bright. I've had the 12 LED BAL-2 light for 6 or so months now.
No complaints from cars or LEO's so far. I have it on medium intensity and flash several times before going steady.
No complaints from cars or LEO's so far. I have it on medium intensity and flash several times before going steady.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,005
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From: Alabama
I guess maybe its different driving habits in different parts of the country.
I have had my BAL-1 for about a year now and have it set to strobe then steady max brightness.
One of the first things I noticed was that people would stop further back than before.
Granted you still get the occasional azz that wants to park on your rear fender. But even a laser wouldn't stop them all from doing it.
I have only had compliments on the BAL-1, it's not pissed anybody off that I know of.
Last edited by 2004Sierra; Sep 14, 2011 at 01:50 PM.