Greyboyfan....got that modulator put in and working
Thanks for that link!!
Thanks for that link!!
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Annoying as hell----not widely enough used to be understood by motorists, or even cyclists----maybe not the best idea for folks who do not like to draw attention to themselves---very non-traditional...............NEVERTHELESS, extremely effective in turning you from invisable to visible. WHAT IT IS: THE HEADLIGHT MODULATOR. Gotta go that route. Just from my own experience, based on my own reaction to seeing one there is no question in my mind that they WORK. Your eyes are involentarily drawn to a modulating headlight no matter how far away. A cursury scan of the distant horizon and your eyes will lock on a modulating headlight immediately. Thats enough for me. As they become more common accidents and injurys involving motorcycles are going to come down. Period. I know though, they remain a polarizing topic. Would welcome comments and opinions. Lets see what others have to say.
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They provided a spare bulb, but after 3000 miles I'm still on the first bulb.I bought something for the back brake but it involves spicing of wires. I like the bulb changing better but I heard those bulbs do not last very long. How have yours held up?
Thanks
(sorry to take so long responding. I hadn't looked into this forum for awhile)
What is the company name so I can see into it? And do I have to cut anything or add to anything?They provided a spare bulb, but after 3000 miles I'm still on the first bulb.
(sorry to take so long responding. I hadn't looked into this forum for awhile)
Thanks
Its a Kisan Trailblazer. Here's their link:
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
No cutting. Just unplug the old bulb and plug in the new one. I have their headlight modulator as well.
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3
No cutting. Just unplug the old bulb and plug in the new one. I have their headlight modulator as well.
Greyboyfan....got that modulator put in and working
NO PROBLEM. Thats what I'm here for!
Happy Riding!
The modulating headlight issue has been kicking around for a while now and the debate is still hot and heavy as to the pros and cons. The idea is very good as it does draw your attention. Test have shown that some drivers drive towards it as they are hypotized by its frequency. And a whole lot of feed back came from drivers that say the lights anoy them and/or are distracting. A lot of riders in my circle that use them are switching back and I don't see them out there that much here in OKC, OK. And, a lot of cops are not aware that they are legal here and have issued tickets which are usually dismissed after a court appearance. So the debate is on going. I choose not to use them at this time. Now a modulating brakelight really does work and everybody likes them, and they work night and day.
They work! The modulation really draws attention... We have too many motorcycle accidents because no-lookers in their cage pull out blindly. Making modulating lights mandatory on all bikes would decrease this statistic.
I have been using a modulating headlight on my Pacific Coast for about 9 years. It works very well. You still get the idiot that will pull out, but nothing like I did before it.
I put on a taillight modulator also, as the bike is used for daily commuting.
When my wife got her Helix last year we put both on her bike too. She appreciates it and with her even smaller bike, I feel she is safer.
I have never had anyone be drawn toward the bike, staring into the modulator of doom.....
I put on a taillight modulator also, as the bike is used for daily commuting.
When my wife got her Helix last year we put both on her bike too. She appreciates it and with her even smaller bike, I feel she is safer.
I have never had anyone be drawn toward the bike, staring into the modulator of doom.....
I would get one for the Bandit but it came with a strobe light in the front and back already..previous owner had put them on. Don't want too much...that light is bright!!!
So it may be worthwhile...getting your money's worth immediately!!!:coffeescreen:Here's an added benefit of the headlight modulator:
I installed one on a customer's Concours some years ago. He was riding home and was behind a car full of young ne'er-do-wells. They saw the light, thought they were being pulled over, and threw a big bag of pot out the window. Not being the wasteful sort, my customer retrieved the bag...
And they all lived happily ever after...except for the pot-throwers.
I wonder if a cager texting on a cell phone will ever notice a modulating headlight. Don't get too comfortable knowing if they will see you or not. Read the traffic and stay alert is the best way to stay alive in this world of texters.
One of my concerns with modulating headlights is that while they may attract attention to you, in some cases I believe it can easily be misunderstood by a motorist as a signal to "go ahead"- such as when a car is waiting to turn on to a road, sees you with your flashy headlight, and thinks it means it's OK to pull out in front of you.
For those of you that don't know, federal law allows modulators with certain restrictions. I recommend finding and carrying a copy of that law with you if you use a modulator.
For those of you that don't know, federal law allows modulators with certain restrictions. I recommend finding and carrying a copy of that law with you if you use a modulator.
I know what you mean. In the past, if I saw a car at a corner and I feared it would pull out, I would try to modulate the headlight by hand. Always a fiasco.One of my concerns with modulating headlights is that while they may attract attention to you, in some cases I believe it can easily be misunderstood by a motorist as a signal to "go ahead"- such as when a car is waiting to turn on to a road, sees you with your flashy headlight, and thinks it means it's OK to pull out in front of you.
But once I got the modulator, the shear speed of the modulation seems to preclude that.
All I can tell you is my experience over 9 years of riding back and forth to work spring summer and fall. It has worked wonders and I will not go without one again. Upside way over any downside.
Agree. I saw one the other day while in my cage and no way did I think it was a signal from the driver. It sort of looked like he was having alternator problems it was pulsing so fast. Now if I can find something that will work on the weak old electrics of a cb360---
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