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Originally Posted by LALoner
I believe that those who are saying "modulator" are correct and my use of "flashing" was wrong. I do know we had "flashing" lights on our Aircraft but, although low, we rarely had cars pull over because of it.
SO, modulator is the subject.
Fixed the Thread Title to reflect that!
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I've been using headlight modulators since 1978 when Q-switch first came out. I put it on a 76 GL1000 until 96. Then bought a 95 Kawasaki Concours, installed another modulator, Then in 2003 bought a Honda 1800, installed another. Always on low beams.
I'm currently looking for one that will modulate these LED lights on the Can Am that is plug and play....
Modulators are a good thing on front and back.
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I've had modulators on a GL1500, a GL1800 and an Electra Glide. I've had a couple of encounters with angry drivers who stopped being angry when informed that the lights were a safety device and being thanked for seeing me. I've had a couple of more drivers think I was on a police motor and in pursuit, one of whom pulled a brakes-locked full on stop from the oncoming lane and skidding into my lane... flashback to what happens when you're Code 3!
On my last Electra Glide, I did not add a modulator but did add amber passing lamps. They appeared to get the same attention without the negative reactions. I haven't added one on my new Street Glide either and won't as I've added an LED headlight. Still contemplating adding the same amber passing lamps though.
I've never installed them in my F3 either. At least it isn't likely to be mistaken as a police motor... I think!
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
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Not exactly sure, nor do I have any evidence, but that flashing feature can't be good for the headlights. I suspect that it shortens the life of the bulbs, but WTH do I know ....
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Actually it lengthens bulb life. I never changed any of the headlight bulbs in all three vehicles I had one installed on. Don't know about LED's life with a modulator yet, that is of course if I can find one.
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I had a 1981 Honda GL500 Interstate for 12 years with modulator - never any kind of headlight problems.
Sold it for a 1987 Kawasaki Voyager 1200 I had for 8 years with modulator - never any kind of headlight problems.
I did get some comments on the CB from other motorists - that my headlights were flashing... I thanked them for noticing as that was what they were intended to do - get noticed.
Have had several bikes since but did not put a modulator on ... guess I decided to just be an even more alert, defensive driver.
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Originally Posted by Peacekeeper6
Not exactly sure, nor do I have any evidence, but that flashing feature can't be good for the headlights. I suspect that it shortens the life of the bulbs, but WTH do I know ....
Well Lou, I'll ride behind you on my poor, old, slow V-Max with a headlight modulator (that's at least 10 years-old on the same bulb) and we'll see what you think. That's if I can keep up....
Lew L
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