Headlights too good?

[sassoman]

We are having troubles on 2 lane roads at night with oncoming cars flashing their lights like we have the brights on. I checked the headlight alignment and we still get flashed all of the time. Anyone else having this issue?

 

[Silvervette05]

I put on custom dynamic s led on the bottom of my rts and I run with my bright lights on and my fog lights on and I geet the high beam treatment, that means to me they can see me, I, m happy :thumbup:

 

[SPYD3R]

YUP

YUP....
happens all the time...
i just 'flash' mine back @ them...
look @ it this way: @ LEAST THEY SEE YOU.... which equals safety...

 

[sharp]

Inflating rear shock to near max usually stops the headlight flashes.

 

[otter28169]

Low beam shutters not low enough

You need to adjust the low beams, not the high beams though. That will correct the problem. The screws to adjust are just below where the fog lights would be located in the air ducts.

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

 

[Eagle1]

headlight

I adjusted the rear shock higher to bring it down a little, but I like being seen.

 

[hogrider46]

Headlights

Being seen or blinding someone coming in the opposite direction is just wrong. It's not being courteous to other drivers. That's why your being flashed.

 

[Chupaca]

Adjust..!!

the low beams for load. I put weight on the seat and adjust. If not when you get on the beam rises and if a passenger gets on even more. The other thing is the shutter may flutter, on low beam, making it look like you are flashing them....:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Many times; it's just the nature of these headlights. :shocked:
They throw a tightly focused beam. As you hit bumps in the road, the bike's nose rises and falls; making it appear that you're flashing YOUR headlights... :yikes:

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I thought people were flashing me because the thought I was cute. I am sooooo :cus: Disappointed now.

 

[bruiser]

I was flashed one time. I was in my service truck and she was driving a Mercedes she pulled her skirt up. I nearly ran off the road. :yikes: :shocked:

 

[spyder3]

I was flashed one time. I was in my service truck and she was driving a Mercedes she pulled her skirt up. I nearly ran off the road. :yikes: :shocked:

Was it a he/she?

 

[ARtraveler]

I have so far had two oncoming drivers flash their headlights at me since owning the 2014. I just turn on and off the high beams one time and it seems to solve the issue.

I have no idea how the :spyder2: lights work on night roads. It does not get dark now until 11:30 PM or so and I am not driving at that time. Working our way up to the solstice on 6/20. Does not get dark at all--just dusky for about a half an hour.

 

[Pennyrick]

We are having troubles on 2 lane roads at night with oncoming cars flashing their lights like we have the brights on. I checked the headlight alignment and we still get flashed all of the time. Anyone else having this issue?

Common problem with the Spyder as the shutter flutters on bumps and appears to 'flash' the lights towards oncoming traffic. Most folks just leave the high beams on all the time and that eliminates the flutter.

On bright days the high beams aren't going to annoy anyone terrifically but they do ensure that you get noticed. At night or on overcast or rainy days, I do move them down to the lower setting.

If you still get flashed by oncoming traffic the setting does need to be turned down a half turn or so. Best way to do this is to have the Spyder facing a garage wall or side of a house and then adjust the beams with the copper colored knob under the side panels. It doesn't take much of a turn to move them up and down.

 

[Bob Denman]

I have so far had two oncoming drivers flash their headlights at me since owning the 2014. I just turn on and off the high beams one time and it seems to solve the issue.

I have no idea how the :spyder2: lights work on night roads. It does not get dark now until 11:30 PM or so and I am not driving at that time. Working our way up to the solstice on 6/20. Does not get dark at all--just dusky for about a half an hour.

Lucky... I'm completely "night blind" anymore... :banghead:

So what happens at the Winter Solstice? How much daylight do you get on that day in December? :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

Lucky... I'm completely "night blind" anymore... :banghead:

So what happens at the Winter Solstice? How much daylight do you get on that day in December? :shocked:

About 5 hours worth of daylight. Light from 10:30 AM to about 3:30 PM.

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that I'd just as soon stay in bed for a day like that!

 

[tdoug60]

Headlights too bright

I have had the same problem, in that I live out in the country, with no street lights. I have actually had oncoming cars pull over and wait until I pass. They are good lights on a dark street, for sure!