Using High Beam
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From: Wesley Chapel Fl.
No need to run high beams in daylight. When the "Hurt Report" was published, halogen bulbs were not the standard on motorcycles, or not even cars yet.
Running a bright beam, especially a single light source, will diminish the ability to judge speed. Look at the train accident studies for the logic behind a three light triangle.
High beams are as effective in accident prevention as loud pipes.
Running a bright beam, especially a single light source, will diminish the ability to judge speed. Look at the train accident studies for the logic behind a three light triangle.
High beams are as effective in accident prevention as loud pipes.
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From: Bedford UK
No need to run high beams in daylight. When the "Hurt Report" was published, halogen bulbs were not the standard on motorcycles, or not even cars yet.
Running a bright beam, especially a single light source, will diminish the ability to judge speed. Look at the train accident studies for the logic behind a three light triangle.
High beams are as effective in accident prevention as loud pipes.
Running a bright beam, especially a single light source, will diminish the ability to judge speed. Look at the train accident studies for the logic behind a three light triangle.
High beams are as effective in accident prevention as loud pipes.
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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs
I think it is a bad idea unless you modified your spot lights to be on with high beam.
I don't think high is anybetter then low in the day. But I do think more lights is better.
I go with it is a feel good move.
I don't think high is anybetter then low in the day. But I do think more lights is better.
I go with it is a feel good move.
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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs
Dumb move. A yugo is bigger then you.
I flipped a guy off who was onmy butt. He pulled along side just screeming. Remote country road. HE could have goosed me from behind, before I knew what was going on, and no one would know.
Another time, the guy followed me home. My gf hit one of them in the head with an ax handle, that that slowed them down.
Even with a carry permit, it is stupid. You are on a tiny bike.
I flipped a guy off who was onmy butt. He pulled along side just screeming. Remote country road. HE could have goosed me from behind, before I knew what was going on, and no one would know.
Another time, the guy followed me home. My gf hit one of them in the head with an ax handle, that that slowed them down.
Even with a carry permit, it is stupid. You are on a tiny bike.
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From: SW Ohio
You don't need a pistol when your woman knows how to do damage with an axe handle 
On topic, if you're looking at me in the daytime you're getting blinded with my brights. I don't care if it makes anyone angry. I'm not here to be an ambassador for motorcycling, I'm here to survive.
On topic, if you're looking at me in the daytime you're getting blinded with my brights. I don't care if it makes anyone angry. I'm not here to be an ambassador for motorcycling, I'm here to survive.
Last edited by Campy Roadie; Jul 8, 2016 at 08:37 AM.
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From: USA
IMHO, It's all about visibility... Call me Grandpa but, over the years I have found it to be not only important to be well noticed with plenty of lighting, as well with bright colored clothing. The safety colors are obnoxious but, my encounters on back roads especially convince me it can make a difference. To often it seems cage drivers will even make eye contact and still move to pull out in front of you like there's a brain disconnect to see the motorcycle. The bright colors seem to get their attention.
Safe riding...
Safe riding...
Last edited by Taggs; Jul 8, 2016 at 08:25 AM.
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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs
You don't need a pistol when your woman knows how to do damage with an axe handle
On topic, if you're looking at me in the daytime you're getting blinded with my brights. I don't care if it makes anyone angry. I'm not here to be an ambassador for motorcycling, I'm here to survive.
On topic, if you're looking at me in the daytime you're getting blinded with my brights. I don't care if it makes anyone angry. I'm not here to be an ambassador for motorcycling, I'm here to survive.
Also keep in mind the freedom to extend your fist, stops at my nose., paraphrased from Oliver Wendall Holmes.
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From: Vermont
As much and as many lights possible during day! Simple. When I ride a bike..... Sorry u don't matter. When I drive my peterbuilt clearance lights till dark. It makes a big difference
I don't choose to wear high Vis clothing but that's another good thing
Plus it's your life. Your bike .laws ? Pffft.
I don't choose to wear high Vis clothing but that's another good thing
Plus it's your life. Your bike .laws ? Pffft.