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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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Main reason I'm adding some Electra-Glo to the ol' Electra Glide, more side visibility at night.

 
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bagga
old school single filament bullet lights on my 85 model for better visibility. i have 6 more coming in the next few days that are dual filament for better brake light visability. i had to go with led bulbs because i didn't think the 32 amp could handle regular bulbs. there will be 22 bullets when it's done.
I like.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 08:05 PM
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I suspect I'm more visible at night. Daylight is familiar, and familiarity breeds contempt. Contempt results in fingerblasting that damned cellphone.

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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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Did that setup come with a new alternator too ?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
When drivers are looking down at their phones, NOTHING will make them see you.
You're just not using the correct warning light.
This one flashes 6 times before requiring a reset.




 
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ShovelEd
You're just not using the correct warning light.
This one flashes 6 times before requiring a reset.


That would be particularly effective on dump trucks.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 09:13 AM
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This.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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this.
Damn!
 
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Originally Posted by bagga
old school single filament bullet lights on my 85 model for better visibility. i have 6 more coming in the next few days that are dual filament for better brake light visability. i had to go with led bulbs because i didn't think the 32 amp could handle regular bulbs. there will be 22 bullets when it's done.
I like the dual trailer hitches.
 
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Originally Posted by Fuzzyweis
Main reason I'm adding some Electra-Glo to the ol' Electra Glide, more side visibility at night.
This, I like.
 
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