Increasing daytime visibility

[papanorm]

I try to always practice having an escape route. Keep scanning for a dangerous situation all around you and if you haven't yet take an MSF course.

 

[RedRTS]

Lights!

Okay, I'm sold on the hi viz vest. Are Lamont's LED headlights the same as the ones in Jim's pictures? That sounds worthwhile. The bumpskid is an attention grabber, but kind of expensive. And maybe some more visible brake/turn signals would be nice.

I agree defensive driving is paramount, but I'm willing to put a little money into the bike just to be even safer! I sure appreciate all your suggestions!

Bob Denman has the bumpskid as well as the TRICLED 3rd and 4th brake light LEDS. I have those lights as well and can vouch for them from the rear. To me the byke just doesnt have enough illumination from the rear..... And those are fairly inexpensive and easy to install. I also have the TRICLED in mirror turn signal LEDs ... i figure if someone is behind me they can see those as well as someone in my blind spot in case I don't see them.....

Just my 2 cents....

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Swap out the fender reflectors for lights/turns add daytime running lights on the a-arms, LED headlights, a high mount brake light.

RIDE WITH YOUR BRIGHT LIGHTS ON!!!!

 

[murphybrown]

TricLed's

Could anyone suggest what farkles would be best to get first for my new (to me) RT? My main priority is to increase visibility, daytime as well as night. The bike is black and my last one got wrecked by a driver who didn't see me, so I'm feeling particularly paranoid. Would the Spyderpops daytime running lights or a lighted bumpskid be a better choice, or something else? Or maybe a dayglo jacket? I can only afford one or two farkles at a time and want to get the most for my money.:helpsmilie:

When I added a Spyder to my world. My LEO son said please, please get more lites to be seen/safe. So being a good mama who always listens to her kids (NOT) I did listen this time. There are lots of choices out there. But after 130k+ miles of Spydering I endorse only 1 and that is TricLED (Reggy and Cindy owners). First their product is awesome and they are all about lites for safety (first) and then let's make an impression lites!!! Awesome product and awesome customer service is a winning combination. For me I had the lighted bumpskid on my '14...Spyderpops was great to keep replacing cause some of the lites would fail...on my '16 I went non lites...but because I have TricLeD's safety package of lites my front end and sides are very visible (day and nite)...Enjoy the journey and finding just what is right for you and your desires. Have a Merry Christmas...Santa loves to deliver led's for Spyders!!! Just sayin' :thumbup::yes:

 

[pjweimer]

Agree with all the comments on adding lights. Read a comment online a while back about helmet colors and daytime accidents. Seems white helmets added to daytime visibility by a measurable amount. Wife and I have white Shubuth (sp) C3 Pro helmets and 5 TriceLED Lighting products front and back to increase our visibility.

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[Bogie]

Another option would be Pete's (Wrap My Spyder) reflective kits for very effective nighttime riding.
They light up very well when headlights shine on them. (No wiring required)


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[murphybrown]

I soooooo agree

I can't thank Mike enough for this post, I have been preaching this for years.
While it is important to be visible, your responsibility as a driver plays a big part. Being in the right place in your driving lane, looking out for other drivers instead of assuming that the others will see you, and being a defensive driver will help keep you alive much better than wearing bright clothes, and lighting your ride up like a circus wagon. I won't repeat the list of vehicles that Mike did, but what has stuck in my mind over the years is, If a vehicle operator is going to run into the side of a train, he isn't going to see you no matter what you do. Take a motorcycle driving course, you will learn more in two days than you will riding for 5 years. Like Mike, I don't mean for this to be a lecture, but ride safe, don't depend on the other guy.

David
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I took the 3 day trike education/driving course. Amazing what this "old dog" learned. I have become a much better driver since mounting my Spyder. You can be driving with a spotlight on you and literally folks are NOT GOING TO SEE YOU. It is my responsibility to be in defensive driver mode whether a straddle the Spyder or behind the wheel of a cage. Have I been in a wreck on my Spyder. Yep stopped on small hill behind car with all my lights ablaze. gal rolls back and smack $$$ damage...she was uninsured, no license, undocumented...all I can say is "uninsured motorist" a must have and thank gosh I had it...heck I'll make this a lecture to anyone...if it saves a life lectures are priceless!! Merry Christmas and ryde safe.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

VISIBILITY - CONT'D.

Okay, I'm sold on the hi viz vest. Are Lamont's LED headlights the same as the ones in Jim's pictures? That sounds worthwhile. The bumpskid is an attention grabber, but kind of expensive. And maybe some more visible brake/turn signals would be nice.

I agree defensive driving is paramount, but I'm willing to put a little money into the bike just to be even safer! I sure appreciate all your suggestions!

JoAnn, I don't / won't knock decorative lights, my RT Spyder is lit up like a Christmas tree :roflblack: ..... However I'm a DIY'er and didn't spend much ( less than $200.00 ). You said money was an issue and I heard that ..... Lamont's headlight's are currently the most powerful LED's ( for the money ) I've seen and besides being great at night , they will even help during day light ..... but as others have use your Brights ........ enjoy .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Questions]

Agree with all the comments on adding lights. Read a comment online a while back about helmet colors and daytime accidents. Seems white helmets added to daytime visibility by a measurable amount. Wife and I have white Shubuth (sp) C3 Pro helmets and 5 TriceLED Lighting products front and back to increase our visibility.

Sent from my HTC M10.

actually, I did buy a white Neotec as an early Xmas present to myself. Much more comfortable and quiet than my previous HTC, too.

 

[Questions]

Another option would be Pete's (Wrap My Spyder) reflective kits for very effective nighttime riding.
They light up very well when headlights shine on them. (No wiring required)


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I was just thinking that the custom version of the GT racing stripes shown on his website, with red and reflective silver stripes on a black RT like mine, looked pretty good...

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

Bob Denman has the bumpskid as well as the TRICLED 3rd and 4th brake light LEDS. I have those lights as well and can vouch for them from the rear. To me the byke just doesnt have enough illumination from the rear..... And those are fairly inexpensive and easy to install. I also have the TRICLED in mirror turn signal LEDs ... i figure if someone is behind me they can see those as well as someone in my blind spot in case I don't see them.....

Just my 2 cents....

:agree:

Let me also add add that I too as mentioned before added the Tricled fender, fed, yellow, white LED lights, all the above including the bumpskid help enormously. Keep in mind that the skid improves your visibility but protects as well.

Joe

 

[mcalva]

I’m reading all of your posts and I’m really surprised cause you are speaking about security and the best way to be seen by other drivers.
My surprise is not by the matter, of course, is for the different point of view in the different countries.
It seem to be reasonable and an exercise of common sense think about that and arrive to the conclusion that the best for our security is to be seen and act in consecuence.
But here, Spain, this wonderful country ;-), you can’t touch the vehicle and only can mount those with it was homologated when arrived to Europe.
Is not a problem for them if we have more elements of security or not. Their problem is “your motorcycle has mounted parts not homologated, so you are going to receive a fine” or “this motorcycle has mounted parts not homologated, so you can’t use it till all that new elements had been dismounted.
Despite this "little problem" for me, is a very interesting post.

 

[ARtraveler]

Another vote on the pile for the trunk light, the front lighted bumpskid, and driving lights and high beams on all the time in the daytime.

Adding a Hi Viz vest also cannot hurt. I used them faithfully for a solid year--but am back to colorful textiles and a couple tastefully colored leather jackets.

Finally, the advice to drive as though "they" are out to get you is a good idea. That alone has saved my bacon many times.

 

[spydercruza]

You can order a headlight flasher that your lite plugs into, simple install and it flashes your headlights about 2 times per second, very effective at getting attention. Only flashes in daylight hours

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[CapeSpyder]

Here's a quick look at the extra brake and turn package

I am in too much traffic here on the cape and can not run with high beams on i'd be flippin the switch all the time cause its not legal to leave them on

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/headlight-use-laws-for-all-50-states

 

[Questions]

Here's a quick look at the extra brake and turn package

I am in too much traffic here on the cape and can not run with high beams on i'd be flippin the switch all the time cause its not legal to leave them on

https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/headlight-use-laws-for-all-50-states

. That looks very slick indeed!

 

[Deanna777]

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 and I added: here are pictures: "TricLED Red/amber fender Led with safety reflector design ( facing the driver both sides), and Red side markers ( on saddle bags), Amber fender LED with safety reflector design ( on front fenders).

Also, I have added the "Spyderpops" (SP184) RT Rear lighting kit (Brake/Run/Turn) see pictures: & These are bright, and vehicles that are behind me can see my directionals. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

More pictures of LED'S on a 2014RTS-SE6

More pictures of my LED'S lights on a 2014RTS-SE6 at night: and


Orange Sceptor reflective decals from WRAPMYSPYDER ( a vendor on this site on the homepage) reflective @ night. you can see more of my decals on my spyder @ My Albums ( Deanna777). Deanna

 

[lou49]

Could anyone suggest what farkles would be best to get first for my new (to me) RT? My main priority is to increase visibility, daytime as well as night. The bike is black and my last one got wrecked by a driver who didn't see me, so I'm feeling particularly paranoid. Would the Spyderpops daytime running lights or a lighted bumpskid be a better choice, or something else? Or maybe a dayglo jacket? I can only afford one or two farkles at a time and want to get the most for my money.:helpsmilie:

How about this?

 

[lou49]

Got this auxiliary lights really cheap on ebay! sorry i dont have a picture with them on! About 9 bucks! They're really bright! Love them! Good luck with your search! I also got rear ended twice on my Harley!