I'm Out
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 237
Likes: 2
From: NC, USA
I've had plenty of close calls... 90% of them involved young women (16 to 30). Most of those were cell phones and texting. Exactly 1 of my close calls was an elderly male. Exactly 1 of them was a trucker who couldn't see me because of my own stupidity. A select few of them have been random idiots with absolutely no awareness of their surroundings.
Loud pipes seem to make no difference. In my experience it is all about being seen... not heard. But my experience is quite limited compared to others.
Last edited by Krieg; Oct 3, 2012 at 07:45 PM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,217
Likes: 90
From: Detroit
I'm probably a dork for having this on a Harley, but I've got one of the modulating/flashing headlights now. Seems to make a huge difference.
After my crash, I remembered that I'd seen a few bikes with these, and they had really caught my attention!
After my crash, I remembered that I'd seen a few bikes with these, and they had really caught my attention!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 911
Likes: 9
From: colorado
way to be a follower
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 521
Likes: 3
From: Colorado Springs, Co.
This. People wake up real quick when you pull a handful of ball bearings out of your windsheild bag and smash out one of their windows with em
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: Somerset
In order to stay alive today here in Ct you must be aware of everything around you.. if not they will wreck you... if you think it's bad there come to the Hartford area they put a whole new meaning to bad drivers..hell I dodged 4 bullets on the ride home today and came home safe so thats a good day. sell the bike no way, some people are riders and some are just rec riders. If you sell now be prepaired to take a bath on it as you have a lot of miles compaired to others on the market. Here a tank would be a good option to trade up to
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,566
Likes: 2
From: Detroit
Firemans HID headlight set up is the way to go in front...I hate those things but you cant miss them when they are in your face. I just put a pattern strobe on my brake lights, good mod...they get noticed.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,899
Likes: 127
From: Chandler, Arizona
I have one of those things too and people really notice it.
Club Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 10
From: San Angelo, Texas
Or move to a state with a Castle Doctrine law and concealed carry, and at the point in time that you feel your life is threatened you can get thier attention for real.