Need to be seen better
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Have not had one incident since adding the Kisan Pathblazer modulator in 2002, and I highly recommend them. With a 100w high-beam bulb you look like a freight train coming down the road in daylight. In that time span I've only had two people pull over thinking I'm a cop, and they are legal in all 50 states. I do carry a copy of the federal law on the bike just in case, though.
That said, I don't assume anything and ride as defensively as I ever did. I recall my dad's line, "Drive as if the other guy's an idiot, because he probably is."
That said, I don't assume anything and ride as defensively as I ever did. I recall my dad's line, "Drive as if the other guy's an idiot, because he probably is."
Last edited by iclick; Sep 2, 2010 at 12:47 PM.
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From: Potsdam, NY
The wife and I went out for a three day ride this past weekend and almost got taken out 3 times. I couldn't believe it, I've never had so many close calls on one ride. Anyways was talking with one of the guys at work today and he commented that my 09 E. Glide in denim black is hard to see. This got me thinking about how I could make my bike more noticeable. I wear an orange flake helmet (Bell Custom 500) and always ride with my passing lamps on, but I am wondering what else I can do. Additional lights? Upgraded headlamp? I am even considering having the bike re-sprayed (love Atomic Orange on the new Vettes). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by fat_tony; Sep 2, 2010 at 12:19 AM.
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From: Las Vegas, NV
it is not a 'stock set up' because it is illegal in many states to have auxillary lights on with the high beams at the same time. Check your local & state laws before changing anything.
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From: Newport news, Virginia
Hate to say it but you did buy a flat black bike. Now you complain about not being seen? That is one reason I will not own a "black" bike. I like color and lots of chrome and that gets seen!
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From: The Peoples Republic of Massachusstts
I have the HD fog lights and run them all the time. Also the driving lights. In the rear I put the HD brake turn signal module, Ride Time Technologies 100 led tail light, thier 40 led fender tip light that makes the fender tip light also a brake light and HD spoiler with LED brake and running lights.
Next I'll let the bride carry my double barrel 12 guage across her lap..........
Next I'll let the bride carry my double barrel 12 guage across her lap..........
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From: Lockport Township, IL
Okay everybody! We all have ideas about what will make us more visible. Let's not get dilusional though! Fact is, we ain't going to be seen regardless of the costumes we wear, or regardless of the color of our bike, or regardless of the kind of lights we display. Understand that! Ride with that knowledge and you will increase your chances of survival. Always presume every car on the road will deliberately try to run you down. Always try to have an escape, and NEVER presume you will be seen!!!! Maybe I have gotten so old because I learned this at an early age. Maybe I am just lucky?
