Discuss: Modulating motorcycle headlights...good or bad?

[totalmotorcycle]

Discuss: Modulating motorcycle headlights...good or bad for the rider, oncoming traffic or just a safety gimmick?

[jstark47]

They drive me crazy when someone right behind me has them. My wife has threatened to get them, and I told her that meant she'd either have to lead (she doesn't like to) or we wouldn't be riding together any more!!

[Jarlaxle]

I've been in front of a dude with them and agree: do not like!

[pchast]

I've seen them driving. They are annoying.

In oncoming traffic they can be blinding for
old guys like me. I tend to avoid night driving
(riding) already with all the misaligned headlights
out there.

[Grey Thumper]

I'm all for visibility, but they're annoying as hell.

[ceemes]

They maybe annoying, but truth be told I've never really noticed. However anything that wake and grabs the attention of a dozy oncoming motorist can't be all bad. Especially if it cuts down of the so-called SMIDSYT (sorry matey, I didn't see you there) crashes.

[dr_bar]

I'll have to agree with ceemes on this, if it prevents an accident, I'm all for it. I believe they are illegal to run at night so not an issue in that regard here...

[totalmotorcycle]

I've only see a one or two bikes I remember having them and they indeed are odd, in fact, I think there is something wrong with their alternator or charging system...lol.

I prefer to run the very bright H4 blubs (same wattage type) and run Sylvania Silverstars on my bikes. https://www.sylvania.com/en-us/products ... rstar.aspx in my bikes.

Although my car lights are WAAAAY more powerful (HID) than my H4s.

Mike

[MTexile]

Like Gray Thumper says, way too annoying. Riding towards someone with one of those drives me nuts. If there was one that used a lower intensity bulb, maybe with a yellow lens cover that would be better, but I don't think I would get one though.

[fzrbiker]

I agree its quite annoying and its not safe. I would keep it stock just to be safe.