Being Seen
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: New Jersey
Check out this article on motion camouflage as it relates to motorcycles: http://www.motorcycleinfo.co.uk/inde...&pageId=146841
I don't believe that pulsing lights or riding with you brights on is going to help you be seen during the daytime. Its all about how you ride knowing risks and basically acting like everyone in a cage is trying to kill you.
I don't believe that pulsing lights or riding with you brights on is going to help you be seen during the daytime. Its all about how you ride knowing risks and basically acting like everyone in a cage is trying to kill you.
Last edited by IronBoy883; Feb 23, 2012 at 01:50 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 892
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From: Central Florida
I know lots of people hate them. Ask me if I care. I know my modulator makes me more visible. Now if I had a bike with spotlights (i.e. 3 front lights) I would not use it. But with just one headlight, the modulator does its job. I have lost count of how many times some douche nozzle started to pull out on me, then did a double take and stopped. In my area of Florida, there is an army of crypt keepers on the road. Anything that improves my odds is a plus in my book. I also wear a helmet. I know, how gay can you get right...
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: WNY
Thanks for the input guys. I already have a light bar and it seems to get me noticed most of the time. Most people have never seen 3 headlights coming at them.LOL I was just kinda thinking for more visibility. Again, many thanks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: south Texas
In fact, i run the High Beam 100% of the time when i'm riding.
At night, i can only see MAYBE 20ft in front of my with the low beam.
Does anyone else actually use the low-beam...?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Florida
Maybe you need to adjust your headlight properly then. I have very sensitive eyes (to the point where I'll wear sunglasses indoors at times, I've disconnected the overhead lights above my cubicle at work, and I have dimmers on all of my interior lights of my home). When folks drive around with their brights on at night (from ignorance that they're on, they have a headlight out and are compensating, or they just can't see without them), it creates an issue for me. I'll look down and to the right until the car passes, but on a bike I seriously hate to do that for obvious reasons. By you driving with your high beam on at night, it creates a safety hazard for EVERYONE, especially those with sensitive eyes like me. That's why it's illegal.
I did until I adjusted my headlight up. I think all bikes low beams are adjusted too low from the factory. Just take the necessary tools with you and find a good dark road and adjust your headlight on the low beam until it looks good to you. Remember though you can adjust it too high.