Modulator - changed my mind
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They are illegal in Illinois.
They are illegal in Illinois.
This Federal law supersedes all state laws and makes motorcycle headlight modulators legal in all 50 states. FMVSS 108[/b] (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) (49 CFR Part 571.108 S7.9.4) allows motorcycle headlight modulation systems all 50 states provided they comply with the standards set forth in this section.
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I like mine. I am definitely more visible.
I have had people move over. Never had anyone get pissed and come up behind me. Course 90% of my riding is in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Not much road rage here. Most people carry a firearm in their truck/car, and everyone knows it, so they behave.
Regarding looking like a dork....When I recently switched from a half helmet to a modular helmet, that sort of sealed the "dorky look". The modulating headlight is not near as dorky looking as the fullface helmet.
I have had people move over. Never had anyone get pissed and come up behind me. Course 90% of my riding is in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Not much road rage here. Most people carry a firearm in their truck/car, and everyone knows it, so they behave.
Regarding looking like a dork....When I recently switched from a half helmet to a modular helmet, that sort of sealed the "dorky look". The modulating headlight is not near as dorky looking as the fullface helmet.
RE: Modulator - changed my mind
I use mine in heavy traffic or in areas with no turning arrows.
Hey RonH,ou pull it and its a good deal I might take it from you, give it a shot. Some times you got to mellow your fashion statement for a bit of safety.
Hey RonH,ou pull it and its a good deal I might take it from you, give it a shot. Some times you got to mellow your fashion statement for a bit of safety.
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RE: Modulator - changed my mind
We have it on ours , in fact it was the first mod we did after the purchase. What has seemed to work good for me is to leave it on the low beam side where it does not modulate. Ill flip it over to the high beam, in the modulation mode at an intersection,or in heavier traffic,yes you do get the looks, but I dont heal as fast as I use to.I like it, and yes I also have the brake lightflasher. Tim
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RE: Modulator - changed my mind
They would've probably saved me a million dollars in medical bills and kept me from spending 6 months on my back... but hey, that's me. Looking cool is more important[sm=outcold.gif] NOT!
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They would've probably saved me a million dollars in medical bills and kept me from spending 6 months on my back... but hey, that's me. Looking cool is more important[sm=outcold.gif] NOT!
They would've probably saved me a million dollars in medical bills and kept me from spending 6 months on my back... but hey, that's me. Looking cool is more important[sm=outcold.gif] NOT!
We could all paint our bikes florescent yellow and be extra safe too, but that would be silly. I haven't decided yet - might leave it on as an option, or I might take it off. Whatever the case, each of us can do whatever we want which is part of the fun of having these monsters. Because I think a flashing light on the front of my bike looks dumb should not get anyone all riled up that I'm an idiot who thinks looking cool is more important than safety. If we really want to be safe we should all just stay home - but what fun would that be! : )
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RE: Modulator - changed my mind
I ride extremley defensively and have been operating emergency vehicles for the better part of 25 years.I swear that when cages see flashing lights comming at them they become mezmorized and head right tword ya. I am though very happy with my Brake/tail light flashing unit, as it seems most at least know when i,m braking and dont come up my tailend. I trully believe that all Motorcycle Manufactuers should be adding more to the Brake light area as stock.
just my .2 cents
just my .2 cents
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Road Master
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RE: Modulator - changed my mind
I was thinking of going with the modulator, I like the idea of being able to alert cagers at intersections and those that are making a turn in front ofme, but being able to run on low beam at other times. Is the install complicated?