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May 23, 2012 | 09:31 AM

#51

HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by TimmH

Do they not modulate at night though? I think I would have a seizure riding at night if my headlight was modulating.

No, not at all. Daytime for daylight visibility only. There is a sensor that automatically turns them off at night.

May 23, 2012 | 09:35 AM

#52

cobaltt

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modulators are gay! I run an orange atv flag on a flexable 12 ft fiberglass pole on the back of my scoot. it can be seen over cars. who wants to go for a ride?

May 23, 2012 | 09:52 AM

#53

HarleyRanger

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Originally Posted by cobaltt

modulators are gay! I run an orange atv flag on a flexable 12 ft fiberglass pole on the back of my scoot. it can be seen over cars. who wants to go for a ride?

You have a pole on the back of your scoot and you think modulators are gay? That's hilarious!

May 23, 2012 | 10:19 AM

#54

kwo51

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It would be interesting to see the stats on accidents with and with out strobe.I don't like them either, but have had to many close head ons.

May 23, 2012 | 11:27 AM

#55

morrishuckeba

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From: I live in Ruidoso New Mexico

modulators

modulators are GREAT and I am not gay.

May 23, 2012 | 11:35 AM

#56

Piedmont

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I don't have one on my bike but my wife does. In the last seven days I've had two people (both women, but who's keeping track) pull out in front of me. If the modulator would have prevented that I don't care who is annoyed it would be worth it. Somehow "loud pipes save lives" but modulators don't? If you don't want it on (for example in a group ride or when waiting behind another vehicle in traffic) just go to low beam and it's deactivated. I think they should be mandatory on bikes and I'm ordering one for myself today. If that makes me un-cool I'm happy!

Last edited by Piedmont; May 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM.

May 23, 2012 | 11:47 AM

#57

oldairboater

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You stepped over the line with the mandatory remark. Nanny state bull crap. I really don't care what you put on your bike or your wife's but wanting to put crap on my bike is wrong. If someone pulling out in front of you causes you anxiety then you might work on them anticipations skills. Like I have stated before. I see lots of stupid crap when riding but near misses---not many. I see them coming for miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piedmont

I don't have one on my bike but my wife does. In the last seven days I've had two people (both women, but who's keeping track) pull out in front of me. If the modulator would have prevented that I don't care who is annoyed it would be worth it. Somehow "loud pipes save lives" but modulators don't? I think they should be mandatory on bikes and I'm ordering one for myself today. If that makes me un-cool I'm happy!

May 23, 2012 | 11:56 AM

#58

Bulldoglover

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From: New Hampshire

You guys all missed the most important feature on his bike. Flip to 3:33 and check out his way cool handlebar mounted fan. Engine must run real hot with all those flashing lights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron750

If you want to see how Goldwing modulating bright light looks like a plane landing, check out 1:49 on this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOFS3u4pd3I

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