K11 Owners Group

jim'sbeemer2 · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:05 pm Post subject:

I do not have any reasons as to why you shouldn't use tech and knowledge to you're advantage. Smile

I feel that the tech end has a long way to go. Flashing lights to most mean emergency vehicles, ambulance, cop cars and of course cop motor bikes, in some states. I just said as before, it is my responsibility to make sure, I the rider, and they, the passenger, is safe. Irregardless of any flashing lights bells whistles etc, the motorcycle opperator needs to be highly objective to all situations that come up. If you remember in my last thread, I made eye contact with a 4 wheeler or so "I" thought, and still nearly got hit by them when I proceeded into the intersection and then they did too. I no longer trust the "other driver" for their actions. Mine prevails in the end. Ie. if a 4 wheeler tells me to go, no thanks you first. I had a friend that made that mistake, and it nearly killed them, coma for three days. So even though the bike was bright, lights on, loud exhaust, etc. It made no difference accept poor judgement on his part in trusting some one elses eyes instead of his own. I say if you wish to use the "PU38 space modulator", go ahead. I choose to use me the opperator of my machine to be in charge of my own safety. I just choose not to add any thing to my bike that I feel will make no difference to my safety. One thing I do think is cool 'bout my beemer, is the loud ass horn on it. It is accually louder than my car horn. Yep it's true!! Cool

Just do what you feel will help you're saftety but be aware that you are the only one who makes you safe, not a light, or a glow in the dark sign etc. I'd hate to hear some one say that they didn't see you when you spent all the time and money to ease your feelings about being safe, and it ultimately made no difference. I have seen it and heard it before.
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supercat1 · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:15 pm Post subject:

Moondog · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:28 pm Post subject:

Mystic Red · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:51 am Post subject:

I'm just mostly razzin' Duck cause I know he hates em. He's not changing my mind and I'm definitely not changing his. Very Happy

He's wrong again, of course. Cool

He'll probably ban me for a week like he usually does. Very Happy

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jim'sbeemer2 · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:11 am Post subject:

jim'sbeemer2 · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:18 am Post subject:

yep

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DLBass · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject:

I often ride in normal visibility conditions with no light on at all here in the UK. There has been much research done that supports the fact that car drivers find it more difficult to judge speed and distance of an object if it has a blazing white light burning out front.

I ride quickly, assertively, and with a defensive attitude ie: I assume that the car hasn't seen me and am always ready to save myself if he/she makes a bad move.

Bad vis. or filtering through heavy traffic and the headlight gets put on low beam.

I have a 7 figure milage over the last 35 years (many as a London courier) under my wheels, and the few car related incidents have been when I assumed someone had seen me. Sometimes I was running with a light on, sometimes not.

The biggest danger of running with very bright or modulated headlamps as far as I can see is that it dazzles other road users, affects their judgement of your approach, and gives you a false sense of security.

Just my 2p's worth

David
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ChuckS · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:59 pm Post subject:

I've been using one on my bike for years. It seems to work GREAT. I bought a new bike and took it for a ride before installing a modulator. I had a close call- the guy looked, didn't see me, and pulled out in front of me. I expected it, so no big deal.

Still, with my modulator on, I've never had anybody that looked pull out in front of me. Of course, lots of people don't look...
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malcolmt · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:56 am Post subject:

Well folks,

I didnt intend to promote such a debate.My first shot at a DIY modulator is on the one K..it seem to have a good effect.
This weekend I'll tweak the circuit a little and see if it can be improved any.

thanks for the huge amount of feedback.
malcolm(t)
Joburg
South Africa
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Stoked Steve · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject:

Quite a debate indeed. I don't think anyone here is saying safety/visibility gear is in any way a substitute for rider awareness or ability. But rather just an extra layer of insurance against an ever increasingly distracted driving public.

I agree there is a fine line between being visible and being annoying.

I also agree that the K horns rock! I have used mine on several occasions to alert someone to my presence, whom I know had no idea I was there.

Be safe, be alert, be ahead of the other's next move....
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93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom