1st Night Ride

[SailnDive]

We rode home from the rodeo on twisty, narrow country roads last night. The plethora of controls on the left handle bar will test you at night. Finding the dimmer switch, shifting gears without blowing the horn and the threat of deer strikes made for an interesting ride. Fun tho'

 

[Don in E Texas]

Night tip

I've found that lowering the air pressure on the rear of the bike makes the headlights shoot down the road a tad higher thus increasing the area you can see. Lowers the rear end some thus headlights are aimed higher.

don

 

[Pampurrs]

I've found that lowering the air pressure on the rear of the bike makes the headlights shoot down the road a tad higher thus increasing the area you can see. Lowers the rear end some thus headlights are aimed higher.

don

Please tell me you're just joking. :yikes:

Pam

 

[SailnDive]

Please tell me you're just joking. :yikes:

Pam

I had the same reaction:yikes:

 

[ARtraveler]

If a headlight adjust is necessary, they probably should not be adjusted via tire pressure. That brings about a whole new set of circumstances.

 

[trikermutha]

I added Clearwater lights to add more light to the road where I needed while night driving..:thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I've found that lowering the air pressure on the rear of the bike makes the headlights shoot down the road a tad higher thus increasing the area you can see. Lowers the rear end some thus headlights are aimed higher. :hun::hun::hun:

don

Don:

Step away from the Loco Weed in Texas.

Cruzr Joe

 

[BikerDoc]

Like everything else in life, practice and experience makes it easier. I love night ryding and after all these miles I never consciously think about where any of the controls are - my hands just seem to know.

 

[Don in E Texas]

Read me wrong

Not TIRE pressure guys - the air pressure/shock adjustment. Hell, yea it works. Try it.

Don

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Not TIRE pressure guys - the air pressure/shock adjustment. Hell, yea it works. Try it.

Don

That is different than what i read the first time :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:,


Cruzr Joe

 

[Rawhide kid]

Agree totally here. I've accidentally honked at a few folks. Even during the day, reaching for and hitting wrong button!

Accidentally hit hit the dead off switch when reaching for cruise control once too.

Still getting a bit bit used to all the controls!

 

[otter28169]

I love to ride at night. A friend of mine told me that he never rides at night, because deer are most active when it is dark. This is not a true statement. Deer are not nocturnal, they are diurnal. This means they are most active at dawn and dusk. There eyes are not as good in the dark or daylight. This means you have just as much chance hitting deer at noon as you do at midnight. At night I can usually see headlights coming around a corner, traffic is usually lighter, and I do not have to deal with the sun in my eyes. Glad you are trying it out. With time it will get easier.

Just sayin'............

 

[scott16119]

I love to ride at night. A friend of mine told me that he never rides at night, because deer are most active when it is dark. This is not a true statement. Deer are not nocturnal, they are diurnal. This means they are most active at dawn and dusk. There eyes are not as good in the dark or daylight. This means you have just as much chance hitting deer at noon as you do at midnight. At night I can usually see headlights coming around a corner, traffic is usually lighter, and I do not have to deal with the sun in my eyes. Glad you are trying it out. With time it will get easier.

Just sayin'............

I have no scientific evidence to prove this, but here in Minnesota you are way more likely to see a deer on the road after dark than during the daylight hours. I do agree they are most active at dusk and dawn .

 

[otter28169]

I have no scientific evidence to prove this, but here in Minnesota you are way more likely to see a deer on the road after dark than during the daylight hours. I do agree they are most active at dusk and dawn .

This was just a little something I learned in college. I have a degree in veterinary science, and several courses such as North American wildlife, wildlife biology, and clinical physiology. That being said, I also know that animals don't read the text books, pay attention to the road signs, or use crosswalks.

Just sayin'...........

 

[ARtraveler]

I used to go for early evening rides in MN. A favorite place was Jay Cooke Park near Duluth, MN. At dusk the deer would be out big time.

Nighttime riding was always a bit scary in both WI and MN. Would watch for those eyes to light up near the tree and ditch line when driving at night.

Never hit a deer, but had some real close calls.

 

[Chupaca]

Here's what you do..!!

I run driving lights and fogs. I aim the driving lighs to the left and right off center so to see the edges of the road. Many around here don't have lines to guide you. Chances of a deer are slim to none but you may find an ilegal alien...of either kind...:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Please tell me you're just joking. :yikes:

Pam

In a pinch; it's entirely a workable short-term fix! nojoke
As for figuring out the controls at night:
If you wait until it's dark; you've waited too long!
Practice makes Perfect! :thumbup:

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

it might be beneficial to learn to operate your control buttons without looking for them... looking down while riding can be hazardous to your health..

osm

 

[SailnDive]

This was just a little something I learned in college. I have a degree in veterinary science, and several courses such as North American wildlife, wildlife biology, and clinical physiology. That being said, I also know that animals don't read the text books, pay attention to the road signs, or use crosswalks.

Just sayin'...........

I don't know where your studies were done but I can testify that where I live, in the mountains of WV, MOST deer strikes happen at dusk or at night. My cameras catch most deer on the move around my feeders at 11:00 pm and 4:00 am. It's rare to drive into our "haller" at night without seeing deer. Many of my relatives have had deer strikes...ALL at night...and I've have many near misses...ALL at night.

 

[SailnDive]

This was just a little something I learned in college. I have a degree in veterinary science, and several courses such as North American wildlife, wildlife biology, and clinical physiology. That being said, I also know that animals don't read the text books, pay attention to the road signs, or use crosswalks. <br><br>
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Just sayin'...........

I don't know where your studies were done but I can testify that where I live, in the mountains of WV, MOST deer strikes happen at dusk or at night. My cameras catch most deer on the move around my feeders at 11:00 pm and 4:00 am. It's rare to drive into our "haller" at night without seeing deer. Many of my relatives have had deer strikes...ALL at night...and I've have many near misses...ALL at night.