Headlight Modulators

[jajpko]

As there has been a thread on brake flashers or strobes, I thought this may be interesting.
Today I ordered a modulator unit from Kriss Lighting and will install when the bike gets here..
I have used these on other bikes and think they help to be noticed.

I have always placed a switch in the sensor wires so the modulator can be turned off and this will work on the S10.

Your thoughts?

 

[Venture]

As there has been a thread on brake flashers or strobes, I thought this may be interesting.
Today I ordered a modulator unit from Kriss Lighting and will install when the bike gets here..
I have used these on other bikes and think they help to be noticed.

I have always placed a switch in the sensor wires so the modulator can be turned off and this will work on the S10.

Your thoughts?

I drew the line on lights and safety devices short of headlight modulators. In my state when you flash your lights at people it means "go ahead, turn in front of me." Even though I know the modulator is flashing constantly and variably, it's still flashing. I could see some dimwit misinterpreting the signal...

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I had a modulator on my Strom for one month. In my personal experience it was the single most dangerous piece of equipment I have ever experienced. I will never own, or ride a bike with a modulator ever again. Just not worth the risk.

I'm aware there are others that feel strongly the other way. I wish them well and hope they have a long safe riding career.

 

[motocephalic]

I had a modulator on my Strom for one month. In my personal experience it was the single most dangerous piece of equipment I have ever experienced. I will never own, or ride a bike with a modulator ever again. Just not worth the risk.

I'm aware there are others that feel strongly the other way. I wish them well and hope they have a long safe riding career.

I have to agree with you. I cannot understand why they are permitted. It gives the wrong message to traffic. There is being seen then there is annoying. I would never ride with one following behind me.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

During my month I found they made the cars in front of you unpredictable. I experienced road rage directed at me; annoyed drivers telling me how irritating the light was; and one highly dangerous situation where a confused driver pulled over for me in the middle of a blind curve forcing me and the car behind me into the oncoming traffic lane.

All this was experienced in less than 1,000 miles of riding. Never in my years before or since have I ever experienced any of these situations. The modulator made riding far more dangerous for me.

 

[ptfjjj]

I'd have to agree. I can understand the value of the modulators, but when I see them in action, I can see how it would be annoying.

 

[jajpko]

Wow, some very strong opinions ) I do understand some of the negative aspects, but if used properly I believe it is another tool to safe riding.
I have never had some of the bad reactions that others have had. I have been noticed, and that is what's more important to me.. ymmv

 

[Hipshot]

I find them very annoying. Put them on a bike with loud pipes and you can really piss off the public.

 

[fjr1300]

Wow, some very strong opinions ) I do understand some of the negative aspects, but if used properly I believe it is another tool to safe riding.
I have never had some of the bad reactions that others have had. I have been noticed, and that is what's more important to me.. ymmv

They don't work on a blonde girl in a red car, chewing gum, putting on eyeliner, and talking on the phone. Nope, they just don't.

 

[vnp514]

I find them very annoying. Put them on a bike with loud pipes and you can really piss off the public.

Plus 1

 

[brianoakes]

I am guessing it might be a Texas thing. I have them on ALL my bikes. However I use them differently then most. The ONLY time I flip mine on is when I am leading a group of bikes, and we are out in the middle of nowhere, and I see a person sitting at a stop sign and I am getting the feeling they might pull out.

For me it's a great way to get attention. When I am leading, I require all the other guys to turn theirs off. It's pretty annoying the mirrors.