LED Tail / Brake light make things worse or better
#25
they are a great help to be seen, but I was following another rider that had LEDs, it was very bright out. we were doing some hard riding in some twisties and it was hard to tell when he was on the brakes. had to back off quite a bit so I did not run into him.
#26
I'm not sure if it changes how tailgaters drive, at night it backs people off because it's annoying and my pals all say that you can easily see my tail lights. I have the brightass tail light with HD signals no load equalizer needed with either one.
Does not make it worse thats for sure.
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Brake Lights
Does not make it worse thats for sure.
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Brake Lights
#28
I took my first ride today with my BAL-1 light from brightass lights. I did notice some people staying further back, but not all. I think a shotgun pointed backwards would not keep some people from pulling close or tailgating.
I have it set to flash two times and then hold steady. It is BRIGHT. You do have the option of at least flashing a car just by releasing and re-applying the brakes. I am also running the HD run/turn light module. It widens my bikes lighting a bit.
I did not like the HD LED unit because of the chrome trim mentioned earlier. Could have gotten a good deal on it as my dealer was discounting lighting 15% last month.
The BAL-1 is plug and play, takes maybe 10 minutes because of the gasket you have to install. Money well spent.
I have it set to flash two times and then hold steady. It is BRIGHT. You do have the option of at least flashing a car just by releasing and re-applying the brakes. I am also running the HD run/turn light module. It widens my bikes lighting a bit.
I did not like the HD LED unit because of the chrome trim mentioned earlier. Could have gotten a good deal on it as my dealer was discounting lighting 15% last month.
The BAL-1 is plug and play, takes maybe 10 minutes because of the gasket you have to install. Money well spent.
#29
Went out with my Bright *** tail light yesterday. No tailgaters and no one looked like they were getting to close for comfort at stops. But that was only one ride, so only time will tell. Other than that, no one looked like they were pissed or ready to pound me, so I call that a win.