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Lights
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I ride with both lights on during the day and only low beam at night. Have recently changed to HID's on both and just ride with the low during the day as its bright enough to be seen. In heavy traffic or on the highway, (travelling the same direction) I will ride with high and low beam during the day for max visibility.
I am not really concerned with the look of the bike with either headlight on.
I am not really concerned with the look of the bike with either headlight on.
I guess I look at it differently
It's a pet peave of mine being blinded by some dweep with their high beams on in the daylight ... bike or car. Although I completely understand the motivation of the rider & differing environments call for different strategies, I don't believe it signals one's presence any better & it just pisses people off ... including me.
I ride with the low beam on during the daylight hours and use the high beam flashing switch like a horn to signal my presence when I think it's prudent. It's involving and more effective, imho.
How the bike looks aesthetically with high or low beams on has never even been a blip on my radar screen ... & I actually find the question somewhat strange ... but if you want an answer I think it looks better with both lights on as long as they are not blinding me.
It's a pet peave of mine being blinded by some dweep with their high beams on in the daylight ... bike or car. Although I completely understand the motivation of the rider & differing environments call for different strategies, I don't believe it signals one's presence any better & it just pisses people off ... including me.
I ride with the low beam on during the daylight hours and use the high beam flashing switch like a horn to signal my presence when I think it's prudent. It's involving and more effective, imho.
How the bike looks aesthetically with high or low beams on has never even been a blip on my radar screen ... & I actually find the question somewhat strange ... but if you want an answer I think it looks better with both lights on as long as they are not blinding me.
Melina Ms. Paparazzi ♡
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Two lights...more for safety then "looks"....
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This goes beyond common courtesy, and waging a battle with any cage will leave you on the pavement at best.
The point is we don't need to be *seen* by the Space Shuttle. Our goal is to be recognized, identified, and taken into consideration by the cagers just 4 seconds away that pose the greatest risk to our well being.
The reality is we are invisible. I believe this is subconsciously due to the fact that we do not present a threat of eminent danger because we are not as imposing as a big rig truck.
Case in point: I was shopping for a new set of leathers a couple weeks ago just after the latest snow fall here in the Northeast. It was 4:45pm, the sun had just set below the treeline, and not everyone had turned on their headlights yet. I stopped to get gas in a busy suburban area in unfamiliar territory. As I was waiting to pull out onto the busy street, I get a break in traffic with what *appeared* to be a 3 second gap 'til the next car with one headlight out..... Well, just as I was about to lunge, I realized it wasn't *just* a car, but in fact a BIKE rolling with his high beam only 2 seconds away!! Thankfully I didn't jook in front of the bike, but I really felt like a heel because I almost had... and I'm supposed to know better!!
Oh yeah, I *saw* the bright headlight, but because it was so damn bright I was unable to make out anything other than a bright light. I could clearly see the car that was just behind him in traffic, so it appeared "as one". Plus with all the snow, the last thing I was expecting to see was a bike. I could do nothing, but shake my head because the guy probably thinks he's doing the right thing.
Again, it's not about merely being *seen*....
The point is we don't need to be *seen* by the Space Shuttle. Our goal is to be recognized, identified, and taken into consideration by the cagers just 4 seconds away that pose the greatest risk to our well being.
The reality is we are invisible. I believe this is subconsciously due to the fact that we do not present a threat of eminent danger because we are not as imposing as a big rig truck.
Case in point: I was shopping for a new set of leathers a couple weeks ago just after the latest snow fall here in the Northeast. It was 4:45pm, the sun had just set below the treeline, and not everyone had turned on their headlights yet. I stopped to get gas in a busy suburban area in unfamiliar territory. As I was waiting to pull out onto the busy street, I get a break in traffic with what *appeared* to be a 3 second gap 'til the next car with one headlight out..... Well, just as I was about to lunge, I realized it wasn't *just* a car, but in fact a BIKE rolling with his high beam only 2 seconds away!! Thankfully I didn't jook in front of the bike, but I really felt like a heel because I almost had... and I'm supposed to know better!!
Oh yeah, I *saw* the bright headlight, but because it was so damn bright I was unable to make out anything other than a bright light. I could clearly see the car that was just behind him in traffic, so it appeared "as one". Plus with all the snow, the last thing I was expecting to see was a bike. I could do nothing, but shake my head because the guy probably thinks he's doing the right thing.
Again, it's not about merely being *seen*....
RAINBOW CHICK
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I worry that flashing someone would confuse them, thinking I meant "go ahead".
snazzy4razzy
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One in the day time. Looks different and unigue.
Both at night , see better and be seen better.
Both at night , see better and be seen better.
High beam 90% of the time.
If you're lights are too bright people think you're an automobile with one headlight out, if your lights aren't bright enough they don't see us at all...
Bottom line is that bikes really can be difficult to see amongst other motorists/distractions - especially when most people are in a hurry to get to Duncan Donuts or talking on their cell phones.
I just try to drive defensively and wear my gear ALL THE TIME and hope the hell I don't get smoked by some vin diesel wannabe punk.
If you're lights are too bright people think you're an automobile with one headlight out, if your lights aren't bright enough they don't see us at all...
Bottom line is that bikes really can be difficult to see amongst other motorists/distractions - especially when most people are in a hurry to get to Duncan Donuts or talking on their cell phones.
I just try to drive defensively and wear my gear ALL THE TIME and hope the hell I don't get smoked by some vin diesel wannabe punk.