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>From: "John Biccum" >To: "'Mike Peplinski'" >,DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight modulator comments >Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:39:14 -0800 > >I have 30K miles running a Kisan headlight modulator on my A16. > >Modulating the high beam is the way to go since you can turn off the >modualation simply by switching to low beam. The only time I do this is >when I am behind someone at a stoplight and the modulator is bothering >them. I have received a few "thumbs up" for switching off the modulator in >these scenarios. > >It has made a huge difference in the number of cagers making left turns >directly in front of me. They are so effective at making the bike visable >to oncoming cagers that I would not be surprised to see them become >standard >equipment at some point. > >Remember that daylight running lights were first tried by fleets (the phone >company) where they were found to have reduced accident rates. Then the >daylight driving lights became mandatory in Canada where additional data >supported the early conclusions that they reduced accidents. Then YEARS >after the Canadians and Europeans had daylight driving lights the US >finally >ade them mandatory. > >I'd expect modulated headlights to make it thru Congress in about 50 >years.... > >-----Original Message----- >From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On >Behalf Of Mike Peplinski >Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 7:12 PM >To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Headlight modulator comments > >I installed a headlight modulator and have to say its great. I'm looking >for >some comments. The modulator is connected to the high beam. The >manufacturer >claims this is more visible during daylight hours. It seems to really >excite >cagers though. I had one pull over for me last week, probably thinking it >was a cop. Cars don't stay in front of me for long, they change lanes. >Obviously this thing really works but with all the road rage I'm concerned >that someone will get PO'd. Perhaps a modulated low beam would be more >practical. I also installed a flashing brake light. It flashes about 7 >times >then goes steady when I get on the brake. Let me just say you gotta be >blind >to miss it. I just got a LED bar type brake light that I want to install on >my carry case, up high. Its pretty bright. Would you suggest connecting >this >to the flasher too or just the stock KLR brake light? > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com List FAQ >courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map at: >http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

> > I have to agree. I feel that everyone is looking at me now. While I

> being seen, I prefer not being looked at, if you know what I mean. I'm > waiting for one of our local Keystone Cops to pull me over. The

> much like an emergency vehicle. I have a copy of the Federal law

> modulators on cycles.

> > I installed a headlight modulator and have to say its great. I'm

> some comments.

> > Sometimes I wonder what's going through people's minds as all the > freeway signs begin to pulsate well before my approach. They've got > to be wondering what's going on and be on the lookout. I've also, on > numerous occasions, had oncomming traffic on two lane roads flick > their highbeams on and off several times. I'm not sure if they're > giving me the equivelant of the motorcyclist salute or the finger. I > reckon it's the finger ; > Matt >

>From: "Conall" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Headlight modulator comments >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:01:03 -0000 > > > > > > Sometimes I wonder what's going through people's minds as all the > > freeway signs begin to pulsate well before my approach. They've got > > to be wondering what's going on and be on the lookout. I've also, on > > numerous occasions, had oncomming traffic on two lane roads flick > > their highbeams on and off several times. I'm not sure if they're > > giving me the equivelant of the motorcyclist salute or the finger. I > > reckon it's the finger ; > > > Matt > > > >that happened a lot when I ride in Baja. My analysis is that people >think your electrical system is malfunctioning and they are trying to >warn you of what they feel is a possible problem , like a bad battery >or alternator. >When they do that I usually give them a thumbs up followed by a OK signal. > >Conall > > > > > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

> that happened a lot when I ride in Baja. My analysis is that people > think your electrical system is malfunctioning and they are trying to > warn you of what they feel is a possible problem , like a bad battery > or alternator. > When they do that I usually give them a thumbs up followed by a OK signal. > > Conall >

> > > that happened a lot when I ride in Baja. My analysis is that people > > think your electrical system is malfunctioning and they are trying to > > warn you of what they feel is a possible problem , like a bad battery > > or alternator. > > When they do that I usually give them a thumbs up followed by a OK

> > > > Conall > > > I believe your analysis is innacurate. Thumbs up, followed by the

> I cannot escape the image of Peter Sellers as "Inspector Clouseau"

> through Mexico. >