Modulators are annoying
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,583
From: Wisconsin, USA
This modulator screams. Look at me, I am the most important thing in the world, and I don't care if I am distracting the whole world. Annoying. Check 1:49 for landing strip lights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOFS3u4pd3I
If it is needed for PGR missions, fine. Not needed all the time.
This modulator says Look at me briefly and please don't hit me. I think they are great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3h21o9LUo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOFS3u4pd3I
If it is needed for PGR missions, fine. Not needed all the time.
This modulator says Look at me briefly and please don't hit me. I think they are great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H3h21o9LUo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 7
From: Clermont, GA, CSA
I remember when I was in the 82nd Abn, these jumpmasters were always telling us, if you don't have any fear you should not be jumping. Well I got in 30 jumps and was never scared and never had a bad jump. Some of the guys had the shakes on every jump and they were f'n up all the time landing in trees and whatnot.
Same goes with these modulators .. you see the same guys in hi-viz suits with wrap around full face helmets, crazy blinking lights all over the place. These guys must ride in fear. Yeah, I've heard the same thing from some guys as what those jumpmasters were saying, if you don't have any fear you shouldn't be riding.
F' that. Just use common sense and pretend the guy in the car/truck can't see you or they aren't paying attention. Being overly cautious takes the fun out of motorcycling. We are all going to die someday, if we die doing what we love, then we won.
Same goes with these modulators .. you see the same guys in hi-viz suits with wrap around full face helmets, crazy blinking lights all over the place. These guys must ride in fear. Yeah, I've heard the same thing from some guys as what those jumpmasters were saying, if you don't have any fear you shouldn't be riding.
F' that. Just use common sense and pretend the guy in the car/truck can't see you or they aren't paying attention. Being overly cautious takes the fun out of motorcycling. We are all going to die someday, if we die doing what we love, then we won.
I remenber when I was in the 168th airborne/seaborne/spaceborne codeagotha all world fing world leage and carried a badge in Mayberry! I fought the epic "Battle of Poontang" . ............... and lost!!
I were'nt skeerd of nuttin, damn the lights!!! Turn left in front of me and I'll clean your damn clock.
I ride with a modulator ..... others on this forum say I'm gay, an idiot, a fool, skeered ..... NO
I just wanna make it home alive!!!
Last edited by Mal74; May 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,615
Likes: 9
From: Escondido, CA
Isn't it illegal to have bright lights on when you have other drivers or riders coming at you? I think they are too bright when coming at me.
How would you like all the drivers coming at you to turn their heads away from the road so they're not blinded by you. Talk about lack of safety.
How would you like all the drivers coming at you to turn their heads away from the road so they're not blinded by you. Talk about lack of safety.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 12,986
Likes: 715
From: NE Philly
Isn't it illegal to have bright lights on when you have other drivers or riders coming at you? I think they are too bright when coming at me.
How would you like all the drivers coming at you to turn their heads away from the road so they're not blinded by you. Talk about lack of safety.
How would you like all the drivers coming at you to turn their heads away from the road so they're not blinded by you. Talk about lack of safety.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 848
Likes: 0
From: Fair Oaks, Caliphornia
Nothing will ever replace riding safely and with good habits. Do modulators make a bike more visible... I don't know for sure but I believe not, based on my own experience as a rider and driver. I believe that part of the problem are the cagers who have absolutely no clue as to the significance of a modulating headlamp. I have a headlamp and 2 driving lamps on the front of my sled. I don't think a spastic lamp is going to make me any more visible IMHO. Now I do see virtue in modulating brake lights like the ones that blink 2-3 times when you brake. That makes much more sense.
..
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 17,548
Likes: 7,201
From: Oxford, Nc
So no one liked my flashing strobe light on top of the helmet for all around visibility, huh?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 4
I imagine that the same types of discussions were common when the govt was debating the law requiring motorcycle headlights to be on all the time. Probably a lot of old-timey bikers who were strutting around and saying how they should be the ones to decide when & where their headlights were turned on, and that a daytime headlight was "gay".
Yes, there has to be a point where you say "enough is enough" with the safety equipment, but that should be up to the rider. I think neon green safety vests are gay, but the BMW guys love 'em. Oh well, good for them. Knock yourself out.
Most important thing is that you have a safe ride & go home each night to your family. I don't care if someone thinks my bike is an emergency vehicle and looks twice at it, then gets annoyed because they realize I'm just a biker.
Yes, there has to be a point where you say "enough is enough" with the safety equipment, but that should be up to the rider. I think neon green safety vests are gay, but the BMW guys love 'em. Oh well, good for them. Knock yourself out.
Most important thing is that you have a safe ride & go home each night to your family. I don't care if someone thinks my bike is an emergency vehicle and looks twice at it, then gets annoyed because they realize I'm just a biker.