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Old 11-05-2008, 06:44 PM
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Low beam and 55W passing lights during the day, same at night. If I'm splitting lanes, I hit the high beam too (passing lights are on a separate circuit). got lots of nods from the LEO's. I look like a UFO bearing down on ya.

I was thinking about 100W bulbs, but I dont think the anemic electrical system can handle it.
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by stillwater
or , it could be an excuse an older person (or anyone) uses after they've been blinded by your highbeam and drifted across the line into your path while trying to clear the spots from their vision.
You could be right. Or they may just "drive towards the bright light" thinking God is calling them home!
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Not E'nuff Harley
I ride with the high beam on during the day. I don't care about pissing someone off near as much as I care about being hit!
They'll get over it WAY before I heal if they "don't see" me.
+1 Well said.
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 08:20 PM
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I'm weird.....

Daytime... on Freeway/Highway Hi Beam is ON.
Daytime In rush hour traffic where i'm Fred Flinstoning it moving like a snail.. Low Beam

Night time.. Hi Beams no traffic.
With traffic low beams till an on ramp then switch to hi so the oncoming cell phone texters, callers, radio programmers, screaming kids and people that just don't look left.. will see me. As soon as they get on I switch back to Low.
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by StreetGeezer
I barely even use the high beam at night. +1 on what the trucker said above. Some people just ain't gonna see ya no matter what. That's why the only way to ride is defensively.
So, since some people are stupid and aren't going to see you, no matter what, why bother doing anything, eh? Your best bet would probably be to find the first stupid person that doesn't see you, and aim straight for their vehicle, and run right into it. They'll probably pull out in front of you anyway, so, why not just get it over with?
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 01:42 AM
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I always ride with the high beam on during the day...
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:32 AM
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I do now, seen lots of other riders doing it, definitely grabs people's attention better. Now all we need is a high-beam for the tail lights...
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by BUCKETASS
I'm weird.....

Daytime... on Freeway/Highway Hi Beam is ON.
Daytime In rush hour traffic where i'm Fred Flinstoning it moving like a snail.. Low Beam

Night time.. Hi Beams no traffic.
With traffic low beams till an on ramp then switch to hi so the oncoming cell phone texters, callers, radio programmers, screaming kids and people that just don't look left.. will see me. As soon as they get on I switch back to Low.
Weird, but if it works for ya, keep rockin' and rollin' with the hi-lo switching. Might have to take some of this under advisement... with your permission.
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 08:02 AM
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Weird, but if it works for ya, keep rockin' and rollin' with the hi-lo switching. Might have to take some of this under advisement... with your permission.

be my guest...
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by not e'nuff harley
i ride with the high beam on during the day. I don't care about pissing someone off near as much as i care about being hit!
They'll get over it way before i heal if they "don't see" me.

bingo!!
 


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