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Online PatM

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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2014, 09:51:31 PM »
Quote from: Napper on June 25, 2014, 06:28:51 PM
Quote from: PatM on June 25, 2014, 03:45:54 PM
With high beams on, you stand out but at the same time it is harder to tell your speed and distance.

Rule of thumb:  if you can see me coming, YOU DO NOT HAVE ROOM TO MAKE THAT LEFT TURN BEFORE I REACH THE INTERSECTION.

That's if they look up from their smart phone...
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2014, 07:57:56 AM »
Low beam is on like others have stated.  I also usually ride with 2 auxillary lights on too.  I feel safer that way, even if it is a false sense of security, but at least I know I"m doing all I can to make myself more visible.
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2014, 09:02:05 AM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on June 25, 2014, 03:37:54 PM
Quote from: squeezer on June 25, 2014, 02:39:04 PM
Quote from: miles on June 25, 2014, 02:10:21 PM
All recent bikes sold in the US have no off switch for the headlights.  If the bike is running, the headlight is on.

Some do modify their bikes to change this, but any cop will ticket a non-vintage bike with a non-functioning headlight.



Many years ago, I kept the high beam on in daylight to add visibility. I've dropped that habit.

Why? Pray tell.
Decided that if conspicuity is the goal, there are better solutions than running with your high beams on. I tend to go with auxiliary lights.
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #18 on: June 26, 2014, 09:04:52 AM »
 
Quote from: squeezer on June 26, 2014, 09:02:05 AM
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on June 25, 2014, 03:37:54 PM
Quote from: squeezer on June 25, 2014, 02:39:04 PM
Quote from: miles on June 25, 2014, 02:10:21 PM
All recent bikes sold in the US have no off switch for the headlights.  If the bike is running, the headlight is on.

Some do modify their bikes to change this, but any cop will ticket a non-vintage bike with a non-functioning headlight.

Many years ago, I kept the high beam on in daylight to add visibility. I've dropped that habit.

Why? Pray tell.
Decided that if conspicuity is the goal, there are better solutions than running with your high beams on. I tend to go with auxiliary lights.

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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2014, 10:16:26 AM »
You missed an option. Modulating headlights. Then you look like a cop and folks pull over.

:)

Carl
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #20 on: June 26, 2014, 10:33:19 AM »
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Offline stew71

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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #21 on: June 26, 2014, 12:05:17 PM »
Lights? Who needs lights? Ride an FJR and everyone will see you coming.

Can't turn off the headlight anyways.
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #22 on: June 26, 2014, 01:55:50 PM »
Quote from: dm_gsx1300r on June 26, 2014, 10:16:26 AM
You missed an option. Modulating headlights. Then you look like a cop and folks pull over.

:)

Carl

And all sorts of other stuff. Remember the 70s headlight that created a fake ball of light two foot in front of the bike? That worked so well.
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #23 on: June 26, 2014, 02:28:39 PM »
DRLs (daytime running lights) here for all vehicles but scooters and bicycles.
If it was a matter of visibility, we'd all be wearing rotating red LEDs on our heads.
The feeble-minded still have to be looking...
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #24 on: June 26, 2014, 02:30:35 PM »
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on June 26, 2014, 01:55:50 PM
And all sorts of other stuff. Remember the 70s headlight that created a fake ball of light two foot in front of the bike? That worked so well.

No . .. but I KNOW I need one of them . . . . . imagine the fun at the next BBQ!

Where do I find one of these things?


(it's gotta be better than the Tiger front candle)
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #25 on: June 26, 2014, 02:31:57 PM »
Quote from: bomber on June 26, 2014, 02:30:35 PM
Quote from: Papa Lazarou on June 26, 2014, 01:55:50 PM
And all sorts of other stuff. Remember the 70s headlight that created a fake ball of light two foot in front of the bike? That worked so well.

No . .. but I KNOW I need one of them . . . . . imagine the fun at the ned BBQ!

Where do I find one of these things?


(it's gotta be better than the Tiger front candle)

In the heart of the Sun.
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #26 on: June 26, 2014, 02:33:13 PM »
Ah -- Pink Flloyd.

Shoulda figured ;-}
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Re: We all like a poll. Perhaps.
« Reply #27 on: June 26, 2014, 03:51:50 PM »
Oh yeah. Pompeii. Dude.....
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