Spot Lights
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,951
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From: Kingman, AZ
Yes I get this from some drivers, maybe if there was more cager awareness, less cell phone use, etc I would be more considerate.
I need to get to making the wire switch so the spots work with the brights. That way when they flash me I can flash back in full blast. What is stranger yet to me is I do not get the bright flash until they are almost even with me? Almost as if it didn't bother them until they were within 20-30 feet.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 426
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From: On the road to nowhere, UK
Hmmm. rarely on, here. The halo effect from front on hides the turn signals for anyone waiting to pull out of a turning.
Having all three on during the day just irritates those you're following, too.
Having all three on during the day just irritates those you're following, too.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: The Desert SouthWest
ALWAYS!!
The name of the game in staying alive for long on a m/c is to be SEEN/VISIBLE. These idiots are head-up-a$$ most of the time and will kill you in a flash, with a "Sorry I never saw him" for an excuse.
I've been taken out twice by idiots on the road, so believe me they will get you. Being seen is your only chance. I tweek my spots outwards ever so slightly to hit the oncoming lane in the eye rather than straight out in front of me. If they dont like it screw them. It's the only thing between me and the grave. This "I didn't see him" BS is unacceptable anymore so they're just gonna have to live with my little lights as I pass by.
The name of the game in staying alive for long on a m/c is to be SEEN/VISIBLE. These idiots are head-up-a$$ most of the time and will kill you in a flash, with a "Sorry I never saw him" for an excuse.
I've been taken out twice by idiots on the road, so believe me they will get you. Being seen is your only chance. I tweek my spots outwards ever so slightly to hit the oncoming lane in the eye rather than straight out in front of me. If they dont like it screw them. It's the only thing between me and the grave. This "I didn't see him" BS is unacceptable anymore so they're just gonna have to live with my little lights as I pass by.