rcturner
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The projector beams make the headlights almost impossible to see during the day. Have one follow you once and you will see the issue.
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ALWAYS USE HIGH BEAMS DURING THE DAY!
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The projector beams make the headlights almost impossible to see during the day. Have one follow you once and you will see the issue.
sinkhole
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:agree:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
It is not the shutter that bounces, it is the Spyder. That can make the edge of the beam which is cut off by the shutter bounce in and out of the viewers's line of sight. The fix is to run high beams in the daytime, to project a wider beam that remains in sight continuously, and to aim the headlights properly. On low beams the cutoff should not shine high enough to shine into the eyes of oncoming traffic. The beams are supposed to illuminate the roadway, not spotlight other drivers. The effect of the projector beams and the cutoff from the shutters takes some getting used to. Because the low beams don't illuminate everything in sight, some owners think they aren't working well. In truth, they light the road better than most motorcycles, just not the surrounding area.
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shelbydave
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This was one of the things covered in the NCDMV motorcycle study guide. Always run highbeams during the day.
I don't think that meant topless, even though some may have interpreted it that way....:joke:
I don't think that meant topless, even though some may have interpreted it that way....:joke:
mxz600
Free Thinking Member
I have HID lights in my F-150 and they work the same way as the Spyder. If you have HID's in your vehicle this should be nothing new as far as the shutter and seeing the cutoff point on dim when driving at night.
Because the Spyder comes with the shutter system instead of double filament bulbs, it makes it ideal to change them over to HID. I did, and what a difference it makes.
Because the Spyder comes with the shutter system instead of double filament bulbs, it makes it ideal to change them over to HID. I did, and what a difference it makes.
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
I think I'll stir the pot a bit. What do you say to the Law Man that stops you for having your high beams on?
Chris
Chris
mxz600
Free Thinking Member
You got nothing better to do then pull me over for this?
joet82
New member
I'm confused. According to some posts, if a following ryder doesn't have their high beams on....the ryder essentially disapears? You can't see the Spyder, ryder or even an outline of them???
I have lead a ride with 10-12 ryders and a couple of them had their high beams on, one of them right behind me...with his highs on, I was unable to see around him to see the rest of the group. But on other parts of the same ryde, I could look over my shoulder on a long sweeper and had no problem either counting Spyders nor seeing my tail gunner.
Personally, I only run my highs at night with no oncoming or following traffic. I have never had an instance where my high beams would have made a difference.
I have lead a ride with 10-12 ryders and a couple of them had their high beams on, one of them right behind me...with his highs on, I was unable to see around him to see the rest of the group. But on other parts of the same ryde, I could look over my shoulder on a long sweeper and had no problem either counting Spyders nor seeing my tail gunner.
Personally, I only run my highs at night with no oncoming or following traffic. I have never had an instance where my high beams would have made a difference.
bullant12
New member
"Sorry officer... It does feel chilly right now... I'll go home and put a sweater on!":roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
billybovine
Active member
You are correct except the Spyder ST has double filament bulbs.
billybovine
Active member
:agree: Good explanation.
shelbydave
New member
If in North Carolina, I'll kindly encourage them to read the DMV motorcycle handbook, then follow up with me at a later date.
billybovine
Active member
I will ask a question back. Is it against the law to have high beams on during the day anywhere?
Bob Denman
New member
I'd just tighten up the dumb look on my face (I'm REAL good at that! ):shocked:, and say, "They ARE?? I'm sorry sir!", and I'd flip them down...
Then I'd thank him for keeping a good eye on all of us! nojoke
After all; he's not going to be in front of me forever!
I also put HID's in my RT. I have been ryding with those on low because if I do so with high beams, I get all kinds of complaints about it being too bright. The HID's are a vast improvement over the stock bulbs. How may out there with HID's are running at high beams during daylight hours?
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