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Modulators are annoying
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From: Las Vegas, NV
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.
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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!!!
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!!!
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From: Oxford, Nc
My wife got a kick out that.
She recommends developing better defensive riding skills instead.
And everyone worries about looks, or some brave soul would have agreed that my flashing strobe on top of the helmet would indeed work to it's intended purpose better than a modulator.
But I guess that's too 'gay' for even the pro modulator folks.
Last edited by Stiggy; May 24, 2012 at 05:38 PM.
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From: SE Louisiana
My 883 had loud pipes. 17 year old kid ran a stop sign and knocked me off of it, totaled it, said "I am so sorry, I did not SEE you mister!" The 1200 Sporty Custom I bought to replace the 883 has the modulator. It has definetly been a big help. Stating it simply, being careful not to exagerate, a lot fewer cagers pull out in front of me with insufficient clearance.
I am disappointed that some of the people I respect on this forum dont like the modulators, but I am so convinced they are effective that I will continue to use it and recomend it to my freinds.
I am disappointed that some of the people I respect on this forum dont like the modulators, but I am so convinced they are effective that I will continue to use it and recomend it to my freinds.
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From: NE Philly
Ok all you whiny folk, how about this? I'll put whatever I damn well please on my bike and you put whatever you damn well please on yours. My ex didn't bitch this much. 
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