Amber , red or clear lenses for turn signals

Are amber signals more noticeable?

Yes
14
88%
No
2
13%
Colour makes no difference
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#11 Unread post by Gummiente »

HYPERR wrote:I don't see how quoting a NHTSA study or even believing them makes one a terrible rider.
I did not say that. Had you taken the time to read it properly, you would understand this.

Your flashing brake light trick, btw, is exactly what I mean about maintaining a 360 degree scan of the traffic situation and using your mirrors to save your arse.
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#12 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

I prefer the look of amber lenses. Clear ones seem . . . a bit ricey. And in my experience, amber bulbs are slightly more expensive than white ones anyway, so it's white bulbs and amber lenses for me.
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#13 Unread post by MZ33 »

a bit ricey
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#14 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

MZ33 wrote:
a bit ricey
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Sorry MZ33, nothing against Japanese bikes, I love em myself (and wish I was tall enough for a Versys). I guess my crotchety old fogey attitude is getting obvious, coz I think signal lights should look yellow whether they're lit or not. And this is pretty hypocritical, coming from a guy whose bike DOES have white indicator lenses.
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#15 Unread post by MotoEdge »

Since I deal alot with people who customize motorcycles, I've seen all different types of lights and actually there are some white bulbs that are so bright I think they would actually blind some people temporarily if too close!

I agree with HYPERR above in that a clear lense with an amber bulb is a good combination with most bikes. You get a pretty clean look plus the safety of the amber bulb :)

In the end, it all comes down to personal preference...

Hope this helps! Did you decide already? As this post has been going on for a while and you haven't posted on your decision.
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#16 Unread post by blues2cruise »

MotoEdge wrote:Since I deal alot with people who customize motorcycles, I've seen all different types of lights and actually there are some white bulbs that are so bright I think they would actually blind some people temporarily if too close!

I agree with HYPERR above in that a clear lense with an amber bulb is a good combination with most bikes. You get a pretty clean look plus the safety of the amber bulb :)

In the end, it all comes down to personal preference...

Hope this helps! Did you decide already? As this post has been going on for a while and you haven't posted on your decision.
I plan to order some clear lenses and get amber bulbs. I have been looking around at other bikes and I think that the clear lenses would suit my blue bike very nicely.
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