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Anyone drive with there high beams /
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High Beams
After my last group ride where I was asked if my lights were burnt out since the rider in front of me could not see my headlights I started using my high beams during the day, but I do leave my fog lights on all the time. My mechanic told me to not leave my fog lights on because of the battery draw, but I still do anyway.
After my last group ride where I was asked if my lights were burnt out since the rider in front of me could not see my headlights I started using my high beams during the day, but I do leave my fog lights on all the time. My mechanic told me to not leave my fog lights on because of the battery draw, but I still do anyway.
ARtraveler
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Lights on is the law on major highways here in AK. I always run my low beams but have fogs, and A bar lights in addition.
Pennyrick
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After reading all these posts I think we may have changed our mind about running with high beams during the daytime.
We now have owned four RT's and both of us have always run with fog lights on and low beams. Sometimes in my mirrors I have experienced trouble seeing my wife behind me. Her Lava Bronze seems to blend in with surroundings and the lights are not real visible.
We have always been worried about blinding oncoming drivers with lights on high but based on what I see posted here, no one appears to be having any difficulty. I'm all for being more visible, so we will probably flick them on high next time out.
We now have owned four RT's and both of us have always run with fog lights on and low beams. Sometimes in my mirrors I have experienced trouble seeing my wife behind me. Her Lava Bronze seems to blend in with surroundings and the lights are not real visible.
We have always been worried about blinding oncoming drivers with lights on high but based on what I see posted here, no one appears to be having any difficulty. I'm all for being more visible, so we will probably flick them on high next time out.
condorflysu
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My lights turn on all the time when running, I run with RT-S fogs on all the time...no cop will ticket here for being seen in the daytime..lol Bright yellow Spyder and a florescent lime green helmet... think I cause a bumper rip off crash the other day because 2 driver were looking to hard at me. I'm understanding the rock star comments too now... OMG....
Illinois Boy
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Read the manual...:thumbup:
Page 80 in my 2011 Manual states:
To Be More Visible to Other Motorists
Lighting and Reflectors: Make sure that the headlights, running lights and tail lights on your vehicle work properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with reflectors on the fenders, sides, and back. Make sure that all reflectors are clean and not broken or missing.
Use your high beams whenever possible, both day and night.
Use low beams to avoid blinding other motorists at night or when too much light reflects back, such as in fog.
Page 80 in my 2011 Manual states:
To Be More Visible to Other Motorists
Lighting and Reflectors: Make sure that the headlights, running lights and tail lights on your vehicle work properly.
Your vehicle is equipped with reflectors on the fenders, sides, and back. Make sure that all reflectors are clean and not broken or missing.
Use your high beams whenever possible, both day and night.
Use low beams to avoid blinding other motorists at night or when too much light reflects back, such as in fog.
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Sny
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When I take a group out I try and remind everyone to turn their high beams on. Without, it's difficult to see them behind in the mirrors.
It makes a pronounced difference when leading rides, so I'm positive it works wonders for visibility from the front to other vehicles on the road.
And, as others have pointed out, there is no downside as the headlights on Spyders are single filament.
It makes a pronounced difference when leading rides, so I'm positive it works wonders for visibility from the front to other vehicles on the road.
And, as others have pointed out, there is no downside as the headlights on Spyders are single filament.
CMA Cowboy
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Another reason I ride with them on high as much as possible is the lights don't have the blue flash some spyders do when on high beam. I've had people pull over both during the day and night.
flaggerphil
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I always ride with high beams on during the day and also did when I was on two wheels.
CurtG
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Me too, both usually
We seem to be afflicted by a significant number of don't give a :cus: drivers. I figure I'll give them every chance to see me coming. I recently added the center brake/run light from Custom Dynamics, mud flap light, side fender lights and the LED tip light replacement. Some of my friends think I'm trying to turn it into a Christmas tree. Maybe so but they see me. My local dealer did all the light work except the tip LEDs when they were installing the trailer hitch.
Ride safe,
We seem to be afflicted by a significant number of don't give a :cus: drivers. I figure I'll give them every chance to see me coming. I recently added the center brake/run light from Custom Dynamics, mud flap light, side fender lights and the LED tip light replacement. Some of my friends think I'm trying to turn it into a Christmas tree. Maybe so but they see me. My local dealer did all the light work except the tip LEDs when they were installing the trailer hitch.
Ride safe,
SpyderWolf
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If anyone ever hits my Spyder, I want to be able to take pics and videos to the judge and tell him to take their license away because they are obviously blind. :thumbup:
spydaman60
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I ryde with high beams all the time, due to the heavy deer density around here.:yikes: only turn them to low with oncoming traffic at night!
Sonrisa
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I always drive with high beams. I want cagers to see me ALWAYS.
Only when i want to annoy someone, Or flick them on as a waring, IE, Deer in the road ahead.
40+ years of riding bikes i never had the feeling that i had to ride with high beams to be seen.
Which besides being rude, its also illegal. I take it for granted that no matter what your riding ,Car, truck, bike or trike, No one sees you anyway.!! So i drive accordingly with out blinding every one else on the road...
40+ years of riding bikes i never had the feeling that i had to ride with high beams to be seen.
Which besides being rude, its also illegal. I take it for granted that no matter what your riding ,Car, truck, bike or trike, No one sees you anyway.!! So i drive accordingly with out blinding every one else on the road...
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