Wow...you just gave me an idea...forget the Christmas sales! lol

Forget that...I've seen how many members here have a CCW...

 

I was just down at HD shop and they have a brightass light display that is working so you can cycle through the different display settings. The guy behind the counter say "just dont look directly into the light". Guess what I did? Heh heh heh.....I'll let you know when my sight comes back.....Man, those are some bright *** lights!!!!

 

After reading this whole thread, I have two concerns.

1. Morons will still not see you, no matter how bright your light is. Hell, they don't see me when I am flying two 3 foot by 5 foot American Flags. I am not saying don't use a bright light, I am just saying that you should not assume you are safe just because you have one. Somebody will still find a way to not see you. Use the bright light, but combine it with alert, defensive riding.

2. If the light is really as blindingly bright as the claims, is it a good idea to have oncoming drivers blinded momentarily???? Just food for thought. I have never seen the light so I don't know if this would really be a concern. Just thinking out loud.

 

I also have a CCW - but when I am up in my room - all it take is one guy and his screw driver... probably Never happen but its something to think about... These ******** know prices and ebay is a perfect spot...

Last time I was at Street Vibrations - I was leaving Reno and getting gas... Super nice custom HD was pumping next to me and was sitting on a Towel... I said "Seat not ready didn't seem to slow you down today?" He respose was... "I rode in with my new custom seat - but someone liked it better - this morning is was gone...

its just part of life..

BAL is still a great product and I would love one... I run Kuryakyn Panacea Taillights and they weren't cheap... They were state of the art 4 years ago.. But to cut loose with $440 for another set??? Maybe Santa???????????

 

Check their list of retailers. My local dealership (Tramontin HD) was listed as a retailer and had a 20% off sale for the Holidays. So I got my BAL-3ST for 20% off the MSRP of $249. I paid $199. The normal BAL is $199 and if you catch a 20% sale you'll get it for $160. Very good investment if you ask me.

 

For $10 BAL sells security screws to replace the stock phillips screws. Essentially these are SS star screws that make removal alot more difficult.

I simply went to my well-stocked local hardware store with the stock screw and bought 2 SS allen screws with the same threads and length. Cost was less than .50 and I think the security is now more than sufficient to keep most thieves in check.

BTW Here's a pic of the BAL-3ST on my bike. As soon as BAL has an amber replacement LED turn signal, I'm all in.

 

The ten dollars gets you security screws and a special bit to remove them. I got them. A little extra security against theft. That and insurance...

 

We all know if somebody wants something...there gonna take it. I paid the 10 bucks for the "security screws" to slow em down a bit.

 

Actually they are a little more than star screws. Below is a pic of the security screws and the bit. The bit can only be used one way. I have the BAL-3ST as well and bought the screws as an added bit of security. Been running this light for several months now. Love it. Keeps people off my *** for sure.

 

Now I remember why I didn't get the BAL security screws and decided to go with a small ss allen...I figured several years from now if I need to replace the light for whatever reason...there's not a prayer that I'll be able to find that special tool to remove those screws.