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I just installed headlight modulators on my GW and made my first trip running them today. It was obvious the difference those things made in being noticed. Probably ticked some cagers off when they so readily yielded. Even had one pull off the road to let me by. I know there are mixed feelings about modulators but they work---and with today's highway environment anything that improves visibility is a good thing, IMHAO! If they only work once they're worth it. Now for installation on the Valk and any other bike in my future.
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Gear Jammer
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Yeah,,,,,It's a HEMI
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2010, 03:16:57 PM » |
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+1 on modulator.  Perhaps the best money I've spent on MAGNUM,, not the most,  but best! |
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2010, 03:43:14 PM » |
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I'm one of the " mixed " .... I can't stand to be in a group with someone behind me with the headlight modulators going... To each his own its your bike and your money...Ride On |
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iliveforcurves
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2010, 03:56:40 PM » |
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I've had 2 kinds of responses from my headlight modulator. One is people will speed up and change lanes to put some vehicles between us, the other is people will pull over onto the shoulder and let me by. I'm going to put one on my Ninja 250 next.
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2003 Valkyrie Standard
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 500
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1978 Yamaha SR500 (not running)
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2010, 05:33:13 PM » |
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Do NOT become complacent and think that the flashing light is a universal panacea. It isn't.
Make sure you still treat all other road users as if they wish to kill you.
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« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2010, 05:34:15 PM » |
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I'm one of the " mixed " .... I can't stand to be in a group with someone behind me with the headlight modulators going... To each his own its your bike and your money...Ride On Anyone riding in a group should turn off the modulator. All it's gonna do is annoy the rider / riders in front. |
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« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2010, 06:57:37 PM » |
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Same here. I have rode in a group with the mod headlight behind me. Annoying as hell. I moved to the back of it. On coming cars even pulled over thinking it was an emergency vehicle coming toward them.
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2010, 07:07:01 PM » |
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I'm one of the " mixed " .... I can't stand to be in a group with someone behind me with the headlight modulators going... To each his own its your bike and your money...Ride On Anyone riding in a group should turn off the modulator. All it's gonna do is annoy the rider / riders in front. And that is why I don't like em, .... regardless if I am on my bike or in my truck/car. I know how annoying they can be and for some, it might be a reason to express their annoyed feelings back. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2010, 07:35:02 PM » |
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I can't stand to be in a group with someone behind me with the headlight modulators going Me too. That's why I turn mine off when I'm riding behind someone. Marty |
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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2010, 07:44:51 PM » |
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I use mine in city traffic, on empty roads, but not on freeways. No point in annoying them.
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« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2010, 09:09:02 PM » |
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Should be used with discretion as a saftey appliance. Have one on my tourer, want one for my sidecar rig.
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