Need some help .. wig wags or maybe strobes

[wildtexasrangr]

Been thinking and looking but nothing for sure yet. So I'll ask up here and see what you spyder lovers think.. I know the ST:spyder2: is seen where ever it goes :roflblack: but I want to be seen more when riding. So I was thinking about wig wags or maybe some (WHITE) strobes in the headlight. Looking more at the strobes cuz I'm going to put some HIDs on it in a few months don't think they will hold up with wig wag's. Yes I'll have the day runners on it too. I haven't seen any write ups or even heard of anyone doing this. Wig wags Ive seen on a few 2 wheel bikes . Anyone doing this?? Pros and Cons.?.
Thanks for the input !!
Eddie

 

[NancysToy]

Strobes are illegal in every state that I know of. No flashing lights are allowed except for turn signals.

 

[bruiser]

What Scotty said. Strobes are only allowed as emergency lights ie; emergency flashers as seen on DOT trucks, tow rigs, emergency vehicles, etc.

 

[kevorama]

I was going to put a pair in front and back for Patriot Guard Missions and parades. It is illegal like previous posts state. If the state and local authorities say that it is ok for mission rides and parades, I'll do it.
Since Spyders and trikes are always at the back, and I'm usually the tail gunner, I wanted more than hazards to illuminate me during day rides.

 

[Cavman]

Look up Power Flares on the Internet. Maybe you could attach some of these to your passerger's handles when you are doing escort rides?
All of mine have 2mm perlon cord attached through the attachment hole so I can hang them on my truck or bike.

Shop around for best price. They are not cheap. I had a couple of these hanging on my RT at last year's SpyderFest during the lighting contest.

 

[boborgera]

Been thinking and looking but nothing for sure yet. So I'll ask up here and see what you spyder lovers think.. I know the ST:spyder2: is seen where ever it goes :roflblack: but I want to be seen more when riding. So I was thinking about wig wags or maybe some (WHITE) strobes in the headlight. Looking more at the strobes cuz I'm going to put some HIDs on it in a few months don't think they will hold up with wig wag's. Yes I'll have the day runners on it too. I haven't seen any write ups or even heard of anyone doing this. Wig wags Ive seen on a few 2 wheel bikes . Anyone doing this?? Pros and Cons.?.
Thanks for the input !!
Eddie

Are you thinking, Wig-Wags, or pulsating headlights. Two different animals.? :dontknow:

 

[boborgera]

I was going to put a pair in front and back for Patriot Guard Missions and parades. It is illegal like previous posts state. If the state and local authorities say that it is ok for mission rides and parades, I'll do it.
Since Spyders and trikes are always at the back, and I'm usually the tail gunner, I wanted more than hazards to illuminate me during day rides.

Just my opinion, If your running tailgunner, Just Use your emergency flashers.:dontknow:

 

[crazyspyder]

Strobes are illegal in every state that I know of. No flashing lights are allowed except for turn signals.

TEXAS understands motorcycle safety...strobing lights are legal here ! motorcycles only though.:chat:

 

[Cavman]

www.Botachtactical.com/poflpfsali.html

No tax and free shipping. Good prices on the basic units....under $50 each.

Watch the video at www.powerflare.com to see how bad burning flares are bad for our environment and our drinking water!

 

[Chupaca]

Drive a car and a spyder..

I find a spyder on the road is an amazingly visible vehicle. The light set up makes one curious when approached from front or rear. What it is makes people look. But if we try to blind the oncoming traffic might we not be tempting faith, they might swerve into your path. Glowing in the dark is cool if you like that kind of thing, just a thought...:thumbup:

 

[bluestratos]

I have the third break light and it is set to pulse in a some what random fashion. So far no police have said anything about it but I guess I will find out. I may have to drop by the station and see what they have to say about it but I did have a patrol car follow me to my driveway only to ask if he could take a closer look at my RT so he had to have seen my break light come on a dozen times or more.

Regards,
Randy

 

[wildtexasrangr]

In Texas its legal

:yikes:In the great state of Texas its legal ( WHITE ONLY & ONLY DURING THE DAY )strobes or wig wags.

Texas Sec. 547.305. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF LIGHTS. Its a long read but all is there.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/TN/htm/TN.547.htm


NO RED OR BLUE lights Just WHITE and ONLY DURING DAY LIGHT HRS>.. cant stress that enough..

 

[jerpinoy]

I have the third break light and it is set to pulse in a some what radom fashion. So far no police have said anything about it but I guess I will find out. I may have to drop by the station and see what they have to say about it but I did have a patrol car follow me to my driveway only to ask if he could take a closer look at my RT so he had to have seen my break light come on a dozen times or more.

Regards,
Randy

Nice to know, thanks

 

[Cavman]

The modulating headlights, NOT flashing/strobing on-off, are legal in all 50 states and Canada.
But currently, they won't work with Spyder RT's. Only the RS models. Something about the head light circuit going through the computer. Not just the Hi/Lo switch.

Sat down with my dealer and we compared the wiring diagrams of both the RS and the RT.

I had to send the headlight modulator kit back. Plus, there was no where 'to plug in' the unit like on the RS.
I installed a HID headlight kit from DDM Tuning instead.