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Blinders for the "BRIGHTSIDE" 2014 RT red fender lights???
Last year at the Spyders in the Hills rally I was very impressed at how the bikes with the Brightside red fender lights on them on really "stood out". I just installed mine and they are really bright. I am thinking that some "blinders" that shielded me from the direct glare would really be helpful. With my incipient cataracts the inside of my eyeballs light up. Has anyone here made something to shade the driver from the glare? I will be making some "proof of concept" shades out of cardboard to see if they help. These would be attached directly to the inside and top edges of the light. I'll report on the outcome.
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What type of helmet do you wear?
I found that with a full-face or modular helmet: I couldn't get close to seeing any of the lighting on my fenders.
The chinbar blocks everything!
Last edited by Bob Denman; 07-31-2017 at 05:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by jegarh
Last year at the Spyders in the Hills rally I was very impressed at how the bikes with the Brightside red fender lights on them on really "stood out". I just installed mine and they are really bright. I am thinking that some "blinders" that shielded me from the direct glare would really be helpful. With my incipient cataracts the inside of my eyeballs light up. Has anyone here made something to shade the driver from the glare? I will be making some "proof of concept" shades out of cardboard to see if they help. These would be attached directly to the inside and top edges of the light. I'll report on the outcome.
Gaffer tape.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by jegarh
Last year at the Spyders in the Hills rally I was very impressed at how the bikes with the Brightside red fender lights on them on really "stood out". I just installed mine and they are really bright. I am thinking that some "blinders" that shielded me from the direct glare would really be helpful. With my incipient cataracts the inside of my eyeballs light up. Has anyone here made something to shade the driver from the glare? I will be making some "proof of concept" shades out of cardboard to see if they help. These would be attached directly to the inside and top edges of the light. I'll report on the outcome.
I have the red fender LED'S with safety reflectors ( from Tric-led) on my fenders, yes they are bright, but they do not bother me when I am driving. Vehicles that are behind me can see the width of the spyder( there is 2 wheels up front ). As I have been told, my spyder is lit up , when I am on the road at night/or going to work very early in the morning( 4:30).
I have a 2014RTS-SE6. Look at "MY Albums" for pictures.
I would rather be seen, when I am on the road, during the day/or night.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
What type of helmet do you wear?
I found that with a full-face or modular helmet: I couldn't get close to seeing any of the lighting on my fenders.
The chinbar blocks everything!
I use a Shoei hornet. I'll try that tonight.
Last edited by jegarh; 08-01-2017 at 09:16 AM.
intelligence is genetic. Stupidity is an acquired skill.
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if you don't want them so bright you can add a resister that would cut down on the intensity
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Bright sides
I also have the brightsides installed. I also installed them so they work with the turn signals. They are bright and I only use them during the day. They are just to bright from dusk to dawn. I installed a black pushbutton on/off switch in the black grill so I can turn them on/off. I put a switch on each side since they are also turn signals.
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Originally Posted by jegarh
I use a Shoei hornet. I'll try that tonight.
When darkness finally came I put on my Shoei hornet and rode around. If I held my head straight up and not tilted down a bit the helmet blocked most of the glare, Once I get on the road I may find that the glare is a non-problem. I really like what I saw when I rode behind the guys that had them. Keepers.
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