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Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:57 am
by honda599
I like the flashing brake light, it's certainly more effective to warn others behind you. Pretty expensive if you have dual bulbs like me....guess I have to live with doing it manually.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:46 am
by nelamvr6
iwannadie wrote:well when im behind a vehicle that has flashing brake lights i assume either their brake light has a short and is flashing for no reason. if you have the modulator and tap the brake alot it really causes alot of flashing when you dont slow down at all, makes it really look like your lights are just flashing randomly. or at a light if you let off the brake and reapply the sudden flash might make people think your about to pull forward and they rear end you, that happend to my sister just recently. she hit the car in front going only 5-10mph but caused about 2grand worth of damage because of flashing tail lights. flashing isnt a known signal to stop, a solid brake light is know for that. not good to confuse people behind you.
i think adding more lights, like the helmet halo lights or tireflies would help more with being seen and cause alot less confusion. also reflective stickers do alot to get you seen.
I guess only time will tell if this helps me or hurts me.
I hope to be able to tell you a year from now that I haven't been rear ended. Then at that time I can credit the flashing brake lights and you can credit dumb luck. Either way if you're in my vicinity I'll buy you a beer and we can toast my good fortune! Deal?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:15 am
by iwannadie
nelamvr6 wrote:iwannadie wrote:well when im behind a vehicle that has flashing brake lights i assume either their brake light has a short and is flashing for no reason. if you have the modulator and tap the brake alot it really causes alot of flashing when you dont slow down at all, makes it really look like your lights are just flashing randomly. or at a light if you let off the brake and reapply the sudden flash might make people think your about to pull forward and they rear end you, that happend to my sister just recently. she hit the car in front going only 5-10mph but caused about 2grand worth of damage because of flashing tail lights. flashing isnt a known signal to stop, a solid brake light is know for that. not good to confuse people behind you.
i think adding more lights, like the helmet halo lights or tireflies would help more with being seen and cause alot less confusion. also reflective stickers do alot to get you seen.
I guess only time will tell if this helps me or hurts me.
I hope to be able to tell you a year from now that I haven't been rear ended. Then at that time I can credit the flashing brake lights and you can credit dumb luck. Either way if you're in my vicinity I'll buy you a beer and we can toast my good fortune! Deal?
sounds good to me
alot of people dont like my tireflies, say it distracts people. but after being hit from the side(where your most invisible) i like all the help i can to be seen from the side.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:50 am
by nelamvr6
iwannadie wrote:nelamvr6 wrote:iwannadie wrote:well when im behind a vehicle that has flashing brake lights i assume either their brake light has a short and is flashing for no reason. if you have the modulator and tap the brake alot it really causes alot of flashing when you dont slow down at all, makes it really look like your lights are just flashing randomly. or at a light if you let off the brake and reapply the sudden flash might make people think your about to pull forward and they rear end you, that happend to my sister just recently. she hit the car in front going only 5-10mph but caused about 2grand worth of damage because of flashing tail lights. flashing isnt a known signal to stop, a solid brake light is know for that. not good to confuse people behind you.
i think adding more lights, like the helmet halo lights or tireflies would help more with being seen and cause alot less confusion. also reflective stickers do alot to get you seen.
I guess only time will tell if this helps me or hurts me.
I hope to be able to tell you a year from now that I haven't been rear ended. Then at that time I can credit the flashing brake lights and you can credit dumb luck. Either way if you're in my vicinity I'll buy you a beer and we can toast my good fortune! Deal?
sounds good to me
alot of people dont like my tireflies, say it distracts people. but after being hit from the side(where your most invisible) i like all the help i can to be seen from the side.
They sound interesting, got a link?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:12 am
by iwannadie
http://209.26.35.121/products/motorcycles.asp
they have all sorts of stuff. but i have the regular tireflys, they are just an LED run off 3 watch batteries. they turn on when moved and creat a solid neon light effect around your rim when riding. looks cool and very visible. just have to be careful what color you get, some are legal in some places some arent.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:23 am
by Sev
This might sound stupid but how much do the tireflys weigh? I know that some of the heavier machined and billet plugs can create excessive force on the fillerspot where it attaches to the tire during acceleration and deceleration. This can cause it to break off. That's part of the reason those end caps that tell your tire pressure aren't as popular as they should be. They weigh to much and can ruin a good tire.
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 10:38 am
by iwannadie
Sevulturus wrote:This might sound stupid but how much do the tireflys weigh? I know that some of the heavier machined and billet plugs can create excessive force on the fillerspot where it attaches to the tire during acceleration and deceleration. This can cause it to break off. That's part of the reason those end caps that tell your tire pressure aren't as popular as they should be. They weigh to much and can ruin a good tire.
really they are ultra light, i cant even guess how light they are. just hold 3 watch batteries in your hand and thats about how heavy the whole tirefly is. im sure a chrome style cover would out weigh them easy.
after looking at the site im thinking of adding some LED accent lights behind my plastics to creat a glow coming from the engine ; )
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:22 pm
by isnowbrd
iwannadie wrote:just have to be careful what color you get, some are legal in some places some arent.
How can I find out what colors, if any, are illegal where I live? Which colors are illegal where you live?
Since my bike is red, I think thats the color I would like.
Also, are they on all the time? Is there a way to only have them turn on at night? How long do the batteries last?
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:44 pm
by nelamvr6
isnowbrd wrote:iwannadie wrote:just have to be careful what color you get, some are legal in some places some arent.
How can I find out what colors, if any, are illegal where I live? Which colors are illegal where you live?
Since my bike is red, I think thats the color I would like.
Also, are they on all the time? Is there a way to only have them turn on at night? How long do the batteries last?
My bike is black, I should get black lights!
Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:58 pm
by ronboskz650sr
I have seen the headlight modulator on a bike, and it gets your attention from a long way off. I like it. Ive seen the brake light modulators, too, and also like them. As a professional truck driver, I'm all for making bikes more visible from above, and these two things accomplish that. As for hitting anyone from behind, It's generally considered the following drivers fault in all 50 states, regardless of the equipment on the vehicle in front, unless they back onto the highway. I've seen all manner of flashing light malfunctions in 30 years of driving and haven't hit any of them yet, at any speed.
