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Ride with you high beams on.
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Big light in the middle AND both spots on.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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With a Harley Cruiser (or any make/model with this setup), which do you believe INCREASES your DAYTIME visibility?

A) Ride with your high beams on or
B) Big light in the middle AND both spots on?

A or B?

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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when I took my motorcycle safety course the said "high beams during the day, low beams at night" and I always run with the spots on....
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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I dont have spots, ride with the high beam in the day.have a t.l led also added day runners to the crash bar by custom dynamics
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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SG: High beam during the day, Genesis II turn signals/running lights (very bright)
Heritage: Low beam with spots and Genesis IIs
 
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I changed all bulbs on my Ultra Limited to LED, to include adding the CVO LED tour pack light for greater all around visibility.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfikser
when I took my motorcycle safety course the said "high beams during the day, low beams at night" and I always run with the spots on....
With the HD Cruisers, when u put the high beam on, the spots automatically shut off.

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Added Truck Lite L.E.D. headlight and spots. Super bright so i can be seen day or night.
 
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My bike is bright RED!
I don't need anything else for visibility!
 
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During the day I keep the Hi beams on, once I put some running lights on the bike I will probably use them day and night.
 
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