Through an ordering SNAFU (my sneaky left hand hit the "one-click buy-now" button without knowledge or consent of my right hand) so ...... I've ended up with two different types of daytime headlamp modulators.

I'm thinking about putting one on my headlamp, and the other on my passing lights.

Although I know some of you think it not manly to do something to stop from randomly becoming an AMRAAM (courtesy of a left turning cager's bumper) and still others feel that a flickering light might cause "normally friendly folk" to go all Jihad on ya, but ...in spite of that ....... I would really like opinions on doing this from the people here that:

A - Like an ambulatory lifestyle unencumbered with prosthetic devices, but might see a technical flaw in the consideration.
B - Might know of a legal reason not to do it.
C - Have any funny anecdotes about flickering lights and their impact on the 'Harley riding community' of Marfa Texas.

 

Regarding legality:

"USA - Department of Transportation:

FMVSS 108 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) (49 CFR Part 571.108 S7.9.4) allows motorcycle headlight modulation systems in all 50 states provided they comply with the standards set forth in Section S7.9.4.

CANADA - Canada Transport:

FMVSS 108 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) (49 CFR Part 571.108 S7.9.4) allows motorcycle headlight modulation systems in all Provinces provided they comply with the standards set forth in Section S7.9.4.

Kisan Headlight modulators are manufactured and tested to be in full compliance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard 108 and Transport Canada Technical Standard 108.

To obtain a full copy of these standards, select from below. You can choose text or PDF format and also select the latest revision (default) or publication from earlier years.

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Title 49 USC 30103(b1) (US Codes) prohibits any state from forbidding a system that conforms to FMVSS 108. No State or Local ordinance shall usurp the authority and enforcement of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

 

Save your money and go with the double-sided 2"x2" survival mirror hanging just below your headlight! it will attract all the attention you want on a nice sunny day!

 

Hey ..... if I thought it might stop left turning and pulling out in fornt of me's, along with all the other "gee I didn't see you" d-wads from trying to end my life, I'd deck my scoot out like Sting did in this picture of him from Quadrophenia ........



But if I had to wear that tie ........... I'd just go ahead and get hit ......