flashing headlights

rayzuki · 03-18-2008, 11:57 PM

Does anyone here have a flashing headlight? What are your thoughts about them. I have been noticing a lot of bike around lately with flashing headlights. Mostly on big touring harleys and a few sport bikes but it is real eye catching. Makes others aware.

**jonathan180iq** · 03-19-2008, 07:55 AM

I think they are d-u-m-b.

mcintyre_aerospace · 03-19-2008, 07:16 PM

As do I

Carl · 04-28-2008, 05:53 PM

A bit obnoxious :cuss:

Sarris · 06-02-2008, 07:04 PM

It's called a "headlight modulator" and your GZ's tiny charging system may not take the additional load. They also really piss people off. That being said, it does increase your visibility.
:cuss:

turbo chicken · 06-02-2008, 11:29 PM

you can get the one off the jc whitney catalog... install a switch to turn it off at night from radioshack...

the system can handle it easy....

and think... there's a reason you are noticing them... the other day driving withmy wife... there were 2 bikes riding together i only noticed the one with the headlightmodoulator.... the other i didn't notice till they got pretty close...

headlight modulator = good in my book.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator...

visibility = possibly an avoided accident.... that's a +100000000 in my book

Easy Rider · 06-03-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo chicken

.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator...

Be careful with that. They sell BRAKE light flashers but not for tail light because you are not supposed to be driving with a blinking (red or amber) light that is on all the time.

Sarris · 06-03-2008, 09:14 AM

Flashing taillights are illegal for sure, as are blue dots in Florida.

turbo chicken · 06-03-2008, 10:23 AM

[quote=Easy Rider]

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Originally Posted by "turbo chicken":30rb22do

.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator...

Be careful with that. They sell BRAKE light flashers but not for tail light because you are not supposed to be driving with a blinking (red or amber) light that is on all the time.[/quote:30rb22do]

That's what i meant... the BRAKE flashers... i'll have to save up for one of those they are kind of pricy...
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*edit* nevermind Ebay has everything... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REARA...spagenameZWDVW

IndyKTM · 06-04-2008, 05:34 PM

What a deal. I will buy one for sure! In Indiana it does state in the motorcycle handbook to tap your brakes several times before stopping. This modulator will do it for you!

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rayzuki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portland, or Posts: 154	flashing headlights Does anyone here have a flashing headlight? What are your thoughts about them. I have been noticing a lot of bike around lately with flashing headlights. Mostly on big touring harleys and a few sport bikes but it is real eye catching. Makes others aware. __________________ Yeah, I'm about as useful as a condom dispenser in the vatican. -- Jonathan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2008, 07:04 PM	#5
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Flashing Headlights It's called a "headlight modulator" and your GZ's tiny charging system may not take the additional load. They also really piss people off. That being said, it does increase your visibility. :cuss: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-03-2008, 09:14 AM	#8
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Flashing Taillights Flashing taillights are illegal for sure, as are blue dots in Florida. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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03-19-2008, 07:55 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I think they are d-u-m-b.
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04-28-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
Carl Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 35	A bit obnoxious :cuss:
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06-02-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
turbo chicken Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 75	you can get the one off the jc whitney catalog... install a switch to turn it off at night from radioshack... the system can handle it easy.... and think... there's a reason you are noticing them... the other day driving withmy wife... there were 2 bikes riding together i only noticed the one with the headlightmodoulator.... the other i didn't notice till they got pretty close... headlight modulator = good in my book.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator... visibility = possibly an avoided accident.... that's a +100000000 in my book
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06-04-2008, 05:34 PM	#10
IndyKTM Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Ville, IN Posts: 24	What a deal. I will buy one for sure! In Indiana it does state in the motorcycle handbook to tap your brakes several times before stopping. This modulator will do it for you!
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