Bright LED tail lights - a negative observation

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Jun 12, 2015 | 11:27 AM

#31

RaceFace

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From: Ladera Ranch, CA

I chose a BAL-1 because of the great reviews I've read AND I choose to be seen!! If people don't like it, then pass me. At least I'm seen and etched in their memory by my BrightAssLight!!

Jun 12, 2015 | 12:14 PM

#32

shorelasHD

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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre

Bright is better-If it was legal, I'd put a flashing red 7" LED headlight shining right through the cagers' windshield, and if they don't like it, they can pass me.

Jun 12, 2015 | 01:13 PM

#33

bseberle

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From: North Chesterfield, VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxtrapper

(1) The tail lights are so bright they appear to be brake lights. Makes it appear you're just riding your brakes all the time.

I have the BAL-1 on my bike. When I set up the light I have it on the medium setting when no brake is applied, so it looks like the normally lit tail light. When the brakes are applied it strobes 3 x's and then goes steady

Jun 12, 2015 | 04:08 PM

#34

treetop777

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From: Warner Robins, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikelikesbikes

Okay, I have Truck Lite headlight/running lights in front and BAL along with Kury turn signal modulators in front/rear. Also have twin chrome rail bag guards with lights. Where would you have me ride in your 'pack"??? LOL...

No fair! You introduced a "what if" - the thread is about "Bright LED tail lights". So do you have a comment about the tail lights lights?

BTW, just to indulge your attempt to ridicule somebody: If you rode behind me with your bright-as* trucklite shinning in my mirror, well, i would just have to position myself to ride behind you; but then you'd be blinding me with your tail lights. So, I would then have to exercise my option to only ride in the pack when YOU are no where around - simple as that!

I'm not opposed to having bright lights for the general public to see you but it is also my OPINION that it is somewhat dangerous, at the very least annoying to fellow bikers riding in close proximity. If the OP would clarify if he's talking from a driver's point of view - i would take all my comments back; we need drivers to see us by any means possible.

Last edited by treetop777; Jun 12, 2015 at 04:12 PM.

Jun 12, 2015 | 04:37 PM

#35

jerryt87

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From: Queen Creek, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by jberg

You have to set the running light on the second position for greater contrast to the brake light. At that setting they match the intensity of the tail lights with the R/T/B set-up. I'm very pleased with my BAL.

Sounds like they have it set at level three for the running light. I keep mine at two.

And my theory is, they have to see the BAL in order to be annoyed, so its doing its job.

Last edited by jerryt87; Jun 12, 2015 at 04:45 PM.

Jun 12, 2015 | 06:07 PM

#36

yzernie

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From: SoCal/Show Low, Az

As a rider it makes no difference to me if I am riding behind someone with a bright tail/brake light. It takes about 5 minutes to get used to it and then it is all about the ride!!

Jun 12, 2015 | 08:09 PM

#37

treetop777

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From: Warner Robins, GA

Stupid me! I should have checked the "similar treads", i would have seen this topic been beat to death before and would have avoided getting caught-up in yet another one. I'm out..