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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:03 pm
by Sev
I've heard complaints of heavier then normal valve stem caps causing the valve stems to crack then break pretty quickly. Seems like a stupid reason to have to replace a tire.
Also one of the members of my Aunt's Riding club used to have those little steel skull vavle caps, they were heavy enough to unbalance the tire.
Just seems like some things you might want to watch out for.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 12:00 am
by iwannadie
hmm lets see add the lights and increase visibility from the side by oh say a few 100% with the very slight risk of damaging the tire valve... yea ill take the tire valve risk myself. if the weight of those valve lights is enough to ruin your tire, then you need new tires anyways.
the weight of my lights is not that much more than the factory plastic covers. because someone that knows a guy that herd a story of someone that had a problem that thinks might have been caused by valve lights, doesnt make them the culprits. they sell millions of those valve lights, it would be common knowledge if they did screw up your tires by now, there would be enough ruined tires as the result to prove it. but theres not, my tires are fine and i like being Seen.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:09 am
by Sev
I am truely sorry for bringing something to your attention that may be a problem for you later on. From now on I will refrain from posting anything that is contrary to your point of view. Especially as you seem to take it as a personal attack whenever someone does such.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:14 am
by iwannadie
Sevulturus wrote:I am truely sorry for bringing something to your attention that may be a problem for you later on. From now on I will refrain from posting anything that is contrary to your point of view. Especially as you seem to take it as a personal attack whenever someone does such.
you voiced your opinion and i voiced mine. not sure why you take things personal when people dont agree with you. but its gotten to be typical when you reply so oh well i guess.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:19 am
by Mintbread
iwannadie wrote:hmm lets see add the lights and increase visibility from the side by oh say a few 100% with the very slight risk of damaging the tire valve... yea ill take the tire valve risk myself. if the weight of those valve lights is enough to ruin your tire, then you need new tires anyways.
Haha, so these little things light up your wheels at night?
Whats next, baseball cards in the spokes?
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:28 am
by iwannadie
Mintbread wrote:iwannadie wrote:hmm lets see add the lights and increase visibility from the side by oh say a few 100% with the very slight risk of damaging the tire valve... yea ill take the tire valve risk myself. if the weight of those valve lights is enough to ruin your tire, then you need new tires anyways.
Haha, so these little things light up your wheels at night?
Whats next, baseball cards in the spokes?
youd be surprised how much they light up. it creates a glowing ring around your tire. motorcycles are hardest to see from the side at night, no way anyone could say they didnt see you when your wheels are huge glowing rings.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:24 am
by Sev
If you really want to be seen then consider this stuff.
High Quality Reflective Tape It comes in multiple colors, including black, and I have seen some firsthand mounted on Whtegryphons rear luggage. I didn't even realize it was there until he pointed it out, and I had to run a nail over it to find the seam where it ended. Underflashlight it shines bright white. Totally stealth otherwise.
Here's the speal.
High-Intensity Retro-Reflective (Conspicuity) Tape - available in 7 colors. This tape is manufactured by Reflexite and utilizes internal cube-corner microprism technology to provide a brilliant reflection (8X - 10X brighter than engineering grade). The tape has a distinctive triangular pattern (except black) and is tough, flexible, weather and fire resistant (it meets NFPA standards for fire resistance - 500ºF for 5 minutes without melting, dripping, or igniting). It has a high-tack adhesive with peel-off backing and is ideal for reflective striping on emergency vehicles, respirator tanks, motorcycles, bicycles, helmets, gates and bollards. It also works with infra-red range finders. Tape widths are slit to metric measurements and are slightly less than full inches. Rolls are sold in 10-foot increments and prices include shipping by first class mail (US only - but a Handling Fee may apply) or priority mail if over 13 ounces (Call if you need it Next Day, 2nd Day, or 3-Day). Also available in 50-yd rolls (call for pricing).
WG told me that he picked his up pretty cheaply at Canadian Tire, and I'm in the process of figuring out where it will fit on my bike without looking horrible.
Black:
Lit up:
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:04 am
by iwannadie
the problem with reflective tape is it needs light shinning on it to work. leds supply their own light.
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:40 am
by isnowbrd
iwannadie wrote:hmm lets see add the lights and increase visibility from the side by oh say a few 100% with the very slight risk of damaging the tire valve... yea ill take the tire valve risk myself. if the weight of those valve lights is enough to ruin your tire, then you need new tires anyways.
I remember you gave the link to where you purchased your lights before, but I can't find it. Can you post it again?
Thanks
Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:43 am
by Sev
iwannadie wrote:the problem with reflective tape is it needs light shinning on it to work. leds supply their own light.
What do all cars have on the front of them, mounted for night driving? What do all newish cars have in addition?
Headlights, daylights.
Or are you worried about the guys who run with their lights off? Or is it pedestrians we're trying to alert?
Is this city driving? Because streetlights will light it up as well.