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swatter555 · #1 Post by **swatter555** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:46 pm

Im thinking getting a headlight modulator and was wondering if anyone would recommend a good,reputable place online to buy it?

Gadjet · #2 Post by **Gadjet** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:48 pm

Cyclegadgets

Bachstrad37 · #3 Post by **Bachstrad37** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 5:42 pm

http://www.bing.com

camthepyro · #4 Post by **camthepyro** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:24 pm

What does a headlight modulator do?

#5 Post by **Scoutmedic** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:38 pm

Definition: A Headlight Modulator is a device that turns your motorcycle headlight into an attention-getter. It makes your headlight beam pulsate 240 times per minute during daylight hours. Modulators are legal in all 50 states of the USA.

You can find regulations for the US here and for Canada here.

You can also see a Quicktime video of a modulator in action Here.

They're available for headlights and tail lights both. The tail light modulator's activiate when you engage your brake. They flash for a preset number of seconds then go to steady burn like a regular brake light.

camthepyro · #6 Post by **camthepyro** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:43 pm

Seems like everyone would think you were flashing your lights at them, like to tell them to go ahead and turn, etc.

I saw some post on here at some point where someone used a kit or something to greatly increase the brightness of their headlight, does anybody know how I can do that? My headlight gives about as much light as a flashlight taped to the handlebars, I don't think it will help much when I start riding at night.

#7 Post by **Scoutmedic** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:16 am

Seems like everyone would think you were flashing your lights at them, like to tell them to go ahead and turn, etc.

No, they flash fairly rapidly and often. It looks more like a police/fire/ems headlight flashing system (If you've ever seen those).

As for brightness, you ccould maybe replace your bulb with a new Xtreme White bulb(s).

swatter555 · #8 Post by **swatter555** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:57 am

Ive noticed some higher end cars have modulators and they modulate at night. It always gets my attention because I think a cop is pulling me over.

DivideOverflow · #9 Post by **DivideOverflow** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:03 am

I find modulators annoying as hell... but I do notice them!

The real problem I have noticed, is that when there are flashing lights, normally people stare at them... which inadvertantly can cause said person to drive TOWARDS those lights.

Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:07 am

I have that for my brake lights... I use

http://www.meancycles.com