Jeff Q
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Additional Tail Lights on the FJR
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I wired my backoff module through a switch so I can choose blink repeat or blink then solid.
jimefjr
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I finally had someone I know behind me on an afternoon/evening ride(my son on his new FZ-1) and he says these six inch light bars look very good from behind...he says they form a nice looking and eye catching triangle of lights. With the mirror running lights and added tail lights I am satisfied with additonal lighting now.
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windchaser1942
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After being re-ended on an FZ 1 by a woman who had been following me on a WV country road for 8 miles I decieded that I would do what ever I could to become more visable....even to those who already see you. On a replacement bike a Honda Shadow I made my own lights using truck trailer side marker lights. Each light contained 22 LED's. I mounted one on each side of the lic plate on a plate that I also fabricated. Trouble is I had to chose between solid on or stop light only as these did not offer both options. I actually got this idea from WebBikeWorld. Here is the link: https://www.webbikeworld.com/lights/motorcy...d-brake-lights/
When I was blessed with a chance to trade the Shadow for my FJR I wanted to do something similar but wanted more options. The home made lights did a good job of increasing my rearend visability however with the FJR I wanted to improve on it.
HyperLights were the answere. I have had them for a year now and I have noticed how well they work on the roads I must travel. The neat thing about them is their hi-intense flashing when you brake. When I feel someone is following me too close while maintaining speed I drag the brake just a bit. Watching the vehicle behind me in my mirror they allways appear to drop back when I do this. This also works well when using the turn signal function a bit earlier than you normally would.
Finally, I also added reflective decals to the bags. And last but not least: I always wear a high visability reflective vest.
When I first started riding I was very attentive to what was approaching me from the front and or sides of the road. Only on occassion did I watch my rear. Being hit from behind taught me that perhaps a greater danger is what is following you. Consequently, I now watch it all. It taught me a lot and, I will never forget the words of the woman who tried to run over me. She said, "honey I never meant to hit you"! It has been three years and my hip still hurts!
When I was blessed with a chance to trade the Shadow for my FJR I wanted to do something similar but wanted more options. The home made lights did a good job of increasing my rearend visability however with the FJR I wanted to improve on it.
HyperLights were the answere. I have had them for a year now and I have noticed how well they work on the roads I must travel. The neat thing about them is their hi-intense flashing when you brake. When I feel someone is following me too close while maintaining speed I drag the brake just a bit. Watching the vehicle behind me in my mirror they allways appear to drop back when I do this. This also works well when using the turn signal function a bit earlier than you normally would.
Finally, I also added reflective decals to the bags. And last but not least: I always wear a high visability reflective vest.
When I first started riding I was very attentive to what was approaching me from the front and or sides of the road. Only on occassion did I watch my rear. Being hit from behind taught me that perhaps a greater danger is what is following you. Consequently, I now watch it all. It taught me a lot and, I will never forget the words of the woman who tried to run over me. She said, "honey I never meant to hit you"! It has been three years and my hip still hurts!
