The Flying Dutchman
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Anyone used the Kisan Headlight modulator. It's supposed to be plug and play for the FJR. Modulates the high beam. As an aside, do you think this is a useful safety feature?
Dutch1201
Dutch1201
+1 for using a HMAs an aside, do you think this is a useful safety feature?
Now that cutoff switch at night sounds more promising, as they are not as dangerous (IMHO) in daylight. But it still might bug somebody I'm stuck behind in traffic.I've been thinking about getting one for my FJR. I had a Kisan HM on my VTX (before I sold it) and I feel it made a difference in being noticed. It was a pretty easy install on the VTX but I think it'll take a little longer to install on the FJR. The one I had came with a light sensor to cut out the modulating function at night. The light sensor (night time cut off) was pretty sensitive and adjustable thru a sequence using the high beam switch and the ignition. I had it adjusted so that just passing under a "good" size bridge would cut out the modulating.
K
DOT regulations strictly prohibit modulator use at night even if momentarily. Ditto for Canada.Now that cutoff switch at night sounds more promising, as they are not as dangerous (IMHO) in daylight.
I guess the guys (or gals) I have seen using them in Oregon haven't been pulled over yet. The guy I almost creamed was at night on a two laner coming in the opposite lane.DOT regulations strictly prohibit modulator use at night even if momentarily. Ditto for Canada.Now that cutoff switch at night sounds more promising, as they are not as dangerous (IMHO) in daylight.
AGirl
+ about a zillion.Not for use on group rides. :nono:
Very annoying.
Just installed one from comagination which I reviewed through webbikeworld. Good review, great explanation and went on very easy! Price was lower than Kasan. They do stop fashing in low light and night time. When you don't want to use them, simply switch to low beams. That simple!I have one and swear by them, saved my bacon more than once. Turn it off during group rides and when it will confuse poor little old ladies. The photo cell prevents it from pulsing at night and most low light conditions. It is plug and play, providing you can get to the tight spot behind the right headlight.
yesAnyone used the Kisan Headlight modulator. It's supposed to be plug and play for the FJR. Modulates the high beam. As an aside, do you think this is a useful safety feature?
Dutch1201
Not only CAN you, according to the DOT rules that define what is a legal modulator, you MUST. Any modulator that doesn't auto-disable at night is illegal to run in the US.
I'll also add that the importance of a HM for me is not only for being seen by other drivers but by animals. Deer respond to two things... noise and FLASHING light. I can recall multiple personal experiences where the HM was a significant factor; they are grazing roadside, hear the sound of the bike, look up to see the flashing light, then move away from it... or they don't hear the bike but pick up the flashing light and move away from it. Add to this scenerio my other must-have (Stebel air horn) and I feel I'm as armed as I can be for whitetail Bambi and for Bambi in her SUV who is grazing on a burger, screaming at kids, yada yada yada....I live in the middle of darkness around here, and high beam comes in very handy on remote roads.
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