Harley headlamp modulation kit, anyone?
#71
01-22-2013, 01:40 AM
Damm, I couldn't have said it better myself! 
If it offends some one that I am watching out for my safety then I don't need you around anyway.
I ride for my safety first then that of the others around me PERIOD,
I have been left for dead after a car did not see me. Hit so hard cracked my head wide open thru a helmet. She left the scene hauling *** after turning left in front of me with no signal on. I was watching her but she just yanked left 15 foot from me. Luckily my buddy was there to save my *** and get me to a hospital.
Months later while talking in her room on the phone her mom heard her tell her friend that she never saw me and that she never told her mom. She told her parents that some kid at a party ran over her car and left. Mom took her to the scene wrote down address ,and went to the police station and three days later I was told they found her. Ya right after the cop wrote down that I just lost control.
Well her story was my story . She said she was sorry and her insurance paid for everything. And of course there was the apology from the officer for not believing me.
And yes my buddy hit the car too just barely, frt fender damage only.
So if a blinky light might save my life and that offends you then tough, so be it.
I ride for my safety first then that of the others around me PERIOD,
I have been left for dead after a car did not see me. Hit so hard cracked my head wide open thru a helmet. She left the scene hauling *** after turning left in front of me with no signal on. I was watching her but she just yanked left 15 foot from me. Luckily my buddy was there to save my *** and get me to a hospital.
Months later while talking in her room on the phone her mom heard her tell her friend that she never saw me and that she never told her mom. She told her parents that some kid at a party ran over her car and left. Mom took her to the scene wrote down address ,and went to the police station and three days later I was told they found her. Ya right after the cop wrote down that I just lost control.
Well her story was my story . She said she was sorry and her insurance paid for everything. And of course there was the apology from the officer for not believing me.
And yes my buddy hit the car too just barely, frt fender damage only.
So if a blinky light might save my life and that offends you then tough, so be it.
#72
01-22-2013, 02:25 AM
Road Captain
Here's to hoping that someday in the future our riding brothers don't have to worry so much about these problems. I'm looking forward to technology that slams on the brakes of a vehicle that starts to turn in front of one of us. It will happen. There will be proximity sensors that will warn about someone being on a collision course etc. I know it's Flash Gordon stuff, but it's coming.
#73
01-22-2013, 06:52 AM
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#75
08-07-2013, 12:22 AM
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#76
08-07-2013, 09:18 AM
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I treat a bike with a headlight modulator as a novice or unskilled rider. Unless he is wearing a neon yellow green safety vest and riding a BMW, then it is just part of the yupee costume.
I am not against them, just against having one on my bike or riding with someone who does not keep it off when riding with us. I do not believe they are the "safety" feature they are sold as, especially as they seem to lead to more cars pulling out in front of you. I do recognize that when you are following someone, it pisses them off.
I am not against them, just against having one on my bike or riding with someone who does not keep it off when riding with us. I do not believe they are the "safety" feature they are sold as, especially as they seem to lead to more cars pulling out in front of you. I do recognize that when you are following someone, it pisses them off.
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08-07-2013, 09:33 AM
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#78
08-07-2013, 09:40 AM
Road Master
I have one installed on my bike. The product works if used properly. Some run it all the time which is annoying to a lot of folks. I use mine when when passing, at intersections or anytime I feel I may not been seen. Leaving it on while behind other vehicles is not correct rather only when needed. I does make a difference.
#79
08-07-2013, 10:22 AM
Edit: I got motivated and checked online. Either beam can be modulated as long as only one of them is modulating. Frequency spec is 240 plus or minus 40 cycles per second.
Last edited by eathomps; 08-07-2013 at 10:37 AM. Reason: got motivated
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08-07-2013, 10:57 AM
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