had one on my GW.. don't on my HD...thought bout it just don't thinks its HD style, IMO.

 

They have to have a light sensor to keep them from being always on. They work from the high beam. Modulate when lights are on high during the day only. They certainly do increase visibility, but I don't use one.

 

Run them on both of my bikes. Also have BAL 1's on both my bikes as well. Never been pulled over by LEO, and even if I were, I'd just tell them it's legal. I don't see how anyone can confuse 4 flashes per second as a go ahead and pull out in front of me signal. Those people are going to pull out of turn in front of you no matter what your doing to get their attention.

 

I didn't know safety and style had anything in common.

 

Does anyone still remember the rainbow strobes? They use to use those on bike headlights. Made people more noticable without it being too garish or annoying.

 

Interesting to see this post today. Been thinking a lot about getting one after reading about so many accidents lately with people turning into a biker's path. I think I'm leaning more towards taking the plunge and going with a modulator.

 

Not interested. I feel they fall into the same category as deer whistles, if it makes you feel safer, go for it.

 

I had one installed on my 2002 Heritage. Never a problem from LE. They even wave sometimes. Did get a little ridicule from a few of my so called HD biker buddies. I just laughed back at them about their $20 buckets. At night they don't modulate unless you tap the horn button which is nice coming into an intersection. Just another tool to keep my wife and I safe. Ride safe.

 

I hate em....they are distracting to oncoming traffic at the very least . agree with another poster in this thread , if u are that paranoid , drive the cage.

 

Style?? If it prevents soccer-mom's minivan from turning left in front of me, it's definitely my HD's style.

When I bought my RK, I added two things. A BAL taillight and a headlight modulator. I'm not worried about tickets or style, but I am concerned about idiots out there, especially after a taxi almost took me out last year.

Both BAL & the modulator work by flashing. The human eye is attracted to movement, and just turning on your brights isn't as effective as flashing them at a quick rate. It really does attract attention.

To those who get annoyed by them, they DO have an on/off feature. I turn mine on when riding through the city, but off when on the highway or riding with others. Use it when you think the risk is greatest.