S-T.N folks - For safety's sake

[DJStevieB]

Everytime I look at the news, it seems that there's a fatality involving a motorcycle.

I want to share with you my experiences with headlight modulators. I have two different types. On my ZX14, I have the Signal Dynamics circuit. It allows me to flash the low or high beams. It is always on unless I elect to turn it off.

My FJR has the Kisan circuit installed. I have to turn it on.

Folks, this simple item is extremely effective in making cagers take a "second look", where otherwise they might pull out. I really don't care who it annoys because it's my life that's on the line. It has "saved" me from many, many possible incidents.

I constantly see motorcycles with a small single headlight or a big cruiser-type bike with a seemingly dim yellowish headlight. Those lights get "lost" within the road environment.

I just wanted to share this with you. I know some of you dislike modulators, however they really do work.

[r2t2]

Well... I guess the same can be said for HIDs. And HIDs /modulators don't play well together. So, I'll stick with the HIDs.

[atypical1]

I'll just stick to paying attention to my surroundings and thinking that everyone is trying to kill me.

james

[1KPerDay]

Headlight modulators SUCK and so does every person who thinks they're a good idea. That is all.


 

[WarER4X]

I've often wondered how much headlight modulators affect bulb life.  I know, in the context of safety, maybe that sounds like a petty thing to worry about, but when you have a motorcycle that uses headlight bulbs only available from the manufacturer or that at least require an adapter to use regular ones, it is not a simple matter of driving to Auto Zone and grabbing a bulb.  I'm sure the bulb life would be shorter with a modulator, but I can't imagine how much.

-SR-

[ScotchFan]

Headlight modulators SUCK and so does every person who thinks they're a good idea. That is all.


 

Mind enlightening >pun intended< those of us who are not familiar with the vacuum created by all of this sucking?  Just what are the downsides to these electronic devices?  Keep me from being a sucker and buying one...

[DogBoy]

I think modulators draw too much attention during wheelies, stoppies and burnouts.

[county]

I had one on a previous bike.  I should have added them to my current bikes.

They are good stuff, esp. for that moron turning left in front of you.

Anybody who doesn't think headlite modulators are a good idea is a moron.

[CBR_Rod]

you guys are brutal  

I've only seen one bike with a headlight modulator and after the initial shock wore off from it coming up from behind me and me thinking it was a police bike, I thought it was kind of cool  

[R.Markus]

Headlight modulators SUCK and so does every person who thinks they're a good idea. That is all.

I couldn't have said that better myself. I find them to be annoying and no substitute for paying attention while riding.

[jwhite518]

Anybody who doesn't think headlite modulators are a good idea is a moron.

Anybody who thinks that modulator doubters are morons is a moron.  

Happy Friday.

[Lawn Dart]

Or, you could just ride a White RT and EVEYRONE will stay away from you!  

[UFO]

I have my low beam set high.  When people flash me I smile.

[county]

 I find them to be annoying

Well, that's because you notice them    

[dinolee]

Anybody who doesn't think headlite modulators are a good idea is a moron.

Oh yeah, well you're a big booger nose.  So there.

Or, you could just ride a White RT and EVEYRONE will stay away from you!  

A white RT, with head light modulator, and a black/white half helmet.  That should be good for at least a 50 yard buffer zone.  

[squeezer]

Mind enlightening >pun intended< those of us who are not familiar with the vacuum created by all of this sucking?  Just what are the downsides to these electronic devices?  Keep me from being a sucker and buying one...

Other than the bit about them being annoying and obnoxious?  Well, there's the problem that truckers see flashing headlights as a signal that it's okay to go -- as in "You're clear of me, so it's okay to pull into my lane" or "I'll slow down so you can pull out of that side street."  Most people who have hooked up modulators simply think people will see them.  They don't think about what message that flashing light is sending.

If you want to be seen, plant extra lights on your bike, not flashing ones.  I believe they're not a safety device.  I think they're dangerous.

[1KPerDay]

A white RT, with head light modulator, and a black/white half helmet.  That should be good for at least a 50 yard buffer zone.  

Don't forget the uncased AK-47 strapped on the rider's back...


Or train to do this...  

Les flics du Président à l'entraînnement (Moto Journal)
by moto-journal

[DJStevieB]

Well, there's the problem that truckers see flashing headlights as a signal that it's okay to go -- as in "You're clear of me, so it's okay to pull into my lane" or "I'll slow down so you can pull out of that side street."  Most people who have hooked up modulators simply think people will see them.  They don't think about what message that flashing light is sending.

Okay, other than a few REALLY REALLY stupid truckers who can't tell the difference.......
 

[1KPerDay]

You would be surprised how many stupid drivers there are out there.

[stewm_21]

Don't forget the uncased AK-47 strapped on the rider's back...


Or train to do this...  

Well, that looks like fun, they need a throttle lock to keep up the speed and not be a target themselves.  Certainly gives the pillon something to do.

I see a whole new thread starting from this...