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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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High beam during daylight hours.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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I also run my high beams during the day...and whenever possible at night. I try to respect oncoming traffic.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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High Beam during the day for me.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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High always during the day. High only if no oncoming traffic at night. I've never been flashed during the day.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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High beam alwaysand low beam for oncoming traffic at night or behind someone.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Same as a lot of the others; high beam during the day. I only pop her in to lo beam for oncoming vehicles at night. Maybe pizz some folks off, but if it does, at least I know they've seen me.
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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High Beam MODULATOR for me. make sure they see me coming [8D]
 
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Use to always ride with my high on during the day. Now ii just keep the low on unless i cant see on a dark road at night.
 
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always ride high beam in the day. High beam at night dim them as a courtisy.
 
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