I'm so tired of idiots of not seeing me and turning in front of me..

[jaherbst]

I have searched high and low and discovered the "enemy is within". :joke:

Jack

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HIGH BEAMS IN THE DAYTIME ????

:yikes:............I honestly don't see how you can tell whether they are on or not.......The reason they are annoying / blinding at night is because .....the " eye retina's " enlarge greatly the less light there is , so when the bright's hit them it's has a sharp blinding effect......During the daytime , I really don't think you or any LEO could tell........JMO......Mike..:thumbup:

 

[MRH]

Let me clarify my statements about driving with high beams on, todays lights are designed to not shine in an oncoming drivers eyes IF they are properly aimed. But, so that they are seen, many adjust their high beams so they are too high. I'm not against anyone wearing bright colored clothes, have their vehicles adorned with many colored lights (which are illegal in some places so be careful where you go) and have very loud horns (which also can be illegal in places) as long as they drive safely. I would rather depend on my skills, and abilities than depend on someone I don't know.

David

I don't disagree with depending on yourself first, but I do think that there is separate value in being as visible as possible. I think we agree that being visible isn't a substitute for paying attention and being careful, but the point is well taken and well made.

As to my brights, I can't speak to where they are aimed, but they are far less bright than normal headlights during the night in terms of making it difficult for the driver in front of me to see.

From the CA 2015 Motorcycle Handbook:

Headlight
The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to always keep the headlight on. Studies show that during the day, a motorcyclewith its light on is twice as likely to be noticed. Using your highbeam during the day and at night increases the chances that oncoming drivers will see you. Use your high beam when it is legal and safe to do so. When itis foggy, use the low beam.

 

[MRH]

:yikes:............I honestly don't see how you can tell whether they are on or not.......The reason they are annoying / blinding at night is because .....the " eye retina's " enlarge greatly the less light there is , so when the bright's hit them it's has a sharp blinding effect......During the daytime , I really don't think you or any LEO could tell........JMO......Mike..:thumbup:

It is actually very different at driver level with the high beams on a Spyder than with the low beams only.

 

[armyspydervet]

I would like like to install two more of these by the fog lights. Very bright from TricLED.

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

The horn and driving techniques are your best bet. Trust no one to do the right thing. To make yourself visible to such clowns would make you illegal to be on the road...:yikes:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HIGH BEAMS IN THE DAYTIME ????

It is actually very different at driver level with the high beams on a Spyder than with the low beams only.

:yikes: :lecturef_smilie:....I appreciate you quoting me , however you left out the most important thing I said ...." DURING THE DAYTIME "............Mike :thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

 

[DrewNJ]

 

[YIRYDE]

I have a pair of these from Tricled, they are very bright in the daytime and I run them all the time. They may help but I still ride my Spyder as if no one see's me.
http://www.tricledusa.com/#!product/prd1/3722216101/daytime-running-led’s-(per-pair)

 

[MouthPiece]

http://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/pdf/DMV-Safety-Motorcycle_Share_Road_2011.pdf

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i have lots of daytime running lights but nothing can help blind & stupid

 

[Bob Denman]

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:shocked: I think that I know that GoldWing...

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

...As stated above ....it can't be done.....People who are not noticing your Spyder now are not likely to notice it no matter how many lights you have on it because .......their heads are so far up their AS*ES they can't see it any way........I have plenty of lights and still encounter IDIOTS......Driving Defensively is the better less expensive option......JMHO.....Mike :thumbup::thumbup:

Not necessarily the case, sorry. People not seeing a motorcycle is a real phenomenon rooted in our physiological make up. Read this article. It is very enlightening and frightening.

http://idahostar.org/_blog/News_Room/post/raf-pilot-lesson

 

[wyliec]

Not necessarily the case, sorry. People not seeing a motorcycle is a real phenomenon rooted in our physiological make up. Read this article. It is very enlightening and frightening.

http://idahostar.org/_blog/News_Room/post/raf-pilot-lesson

Excellent article. Thanks.

Yesterday I received a little shock when I started to turn left (in my Jeep), there was a person just to the left of my pillar, crossing the street, that I almost didn't see. And, I had been warned the day before about the pillar blind spots.

 

[AZ Spyder]

FIRST, I agree that the best Offense is a great Defense.:doorag: With that in mind I was in one of the first 3-Wheel Basic Ridercourse Safety Classes that :firstplace:TEAM Arizona Motorcyclist Training Centers offered when I bought my Spyder. I practice ample space between my bike and the cars ahead and tap my brakes to warn off cars that try and crowd me (some never take the hint). :lecturef_smilie:You can always change lanes if that is an option. I do watch the front wheels rather than the nut steering one for movement. In a car, I drive very aggressively (Ex-college wrestler <grin>), but on my bike, I recognize my body's limitations on taking any and ALL hits. I'm very slow and steady, strictly there for the "ride".

Second, I think that I am going to start the Farkle Fund :ani29:with this list in mind:

1. Loudest Air Horn I can get away with.
2. TricLED TricRings for the headlights $79.95.
3. TricLED Front Hood ARC Reactor Ring $99.95.
4. TricLED Daylight Running LEDs(two Pair) $159.95.
5. TricLED Running LEDs/Brake lights $99.95.
6. TricLED LED FenderZ Amber $9.95.

I will probably need a Fuse Box for another $139.99

Without Installation, this runs to $589.74.

I need to start picking up aluminum cans alongside the road!ray:

 

[spyderron1]

You might try this. Only a hundred buck and easy to install on you helmet.


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[Bob Denman]

FIRST, I agree that the best Offense is a great Defense.:doorag: With that in mind I was in one of the first 3-Wheel Basic Ridercourse Safety Classes that :firstplace:TEAM Arizona Motorcyclist Training Centers offered when I bought my Spyder. I practice ample space between my bike and the cars ahead and tap my brakes to warn off cars that try and crowd me (some never take the hint). :lecturef_smilie:You can always change lanes if that is an option. I do watch the front wheels rather than the nut steering one for movement. In a car, I drive very aggressively (Ex-college wrestler <grin>), but on my bike, I recognize my body's limitations on taking any and ALL hits. I'm very slow and steady, strictly there for the "ride".

Second, I think that I am going to start the Farkle Fund :ani29:with this list in mind:

1. Loudest Air Horn I can get away with.
2. TricLED TricRings for the headlights $79.95.
3. TricLED Front Hood ARC Reactor Ring $99.95.
4. TricLED Daylight Running LEDs(two Pair) $159.95.
5. TricLED Running LEDs/Brake lights $99.95.
6. TricLED LED FenderZ Amber $9.95.

I will probably need a Fuse Box for another $139.99

Without Installation, this runs to $589.74.

I need to start picking up aluminum cans alongside the road!ray:

Don't forget; there's always babysitting, lawn mowing, and selling your blood... :shocked:

Wait; forget the last one!

 

[trikermutha]

You can be lite up like a Christmas tree and have the loudest horn in America. If the driver in the other vehicle don't care there is no stopping them. This includes driving in cars.
They will cut you off,ride your ass,flash there lights,go from the far left lane cut across 4 lanes of traffic only to get off at a exit.

The thing that does gripe me more is the debrie on the roads. The other day was a aluminum ladder in middle of the hwy..I seen axles,bed liners beds,chairs. etc.

Now if you don't see those items there will be consequences between the Spyder and Debrie.. Be careful out there folks!! :thumbup:

 

[Rogue Hawk]

:yikes:My 2008 ST SM5 only has the stock headlights and fender lights on it. I've been reading the postings on this sight for the last two years and want to "light it up".

I'm going to rely upon those of you more adventurous types to give me some direction on what types of lighting you have added to your rides and if they were effective in adding to the visibility of your ride and then, how hard is it to install? I'm not the handiest type of guy....:banghead:

I have been looking at Farkles for so long I threatened to name my next dog "Farkles". Dog was picked up on Christmas Eve. My lovely wife and son won out. The dog's name is now Holly. LOL

You need to improve your visibility on the rode:thumbup: