Headlight modulator , whos got one ? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

jimr · 07-19-2006, 11:03 AM

Reading through the "dangerous" thread and saw DrBob's comment about most not having a modulator. I do have one and think it helps others see you considerably ( not a substitute for defensive driving though). I don't see many bikes with them. Any good reason to NOT have one ?

Ext1jdh · 07-19-2006, 11:09 AM

shorter headlight life? getting run over by an annoyed oncoming suv? being too cheap to buy one?

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Newbie Rider · 07-19-2006, 11:11 AM

I've been thinking about getting one; I have the tail modulator. If I get one, I'll probably use it only when close to intersections and such; it must be very annoying for oncoming vehicles when you have it on all the time.....

DrBob · 07-19-2006, 12:20 PM

I got one for the Intruder 1400 my girlfriend rides. They come with a light sensor to turn the modulation off when the sun goes down, but I put a toggle switch on it instead so she can use it when she wants, but turn it off in the interstate when there are no oncoming cars and it would bug people in their mirror.

I keep meaning to get one for the 800, but never have gotten around to it. Shame on me.

OBTW, manufacturers claim your headlight actually last longer with the reduced voltage.

jimr · 07-19-2006, 02:35 PM

Mine modulates the high beam, switch to low beam if I don't want it on. Has the sensor to stop it at night.

Danr · 07-20-2006, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Rider

I've been thinking about getting one; I have the tail modulator. If I get one, I'll probably use it only when close to intersections and such; it must be very annoying for oncoming vehicles when you have it on all the time.....

Exactly the point, if it annoys them that means they SEE you. interesting this post comes up today, My C50 is over a year old, I put a modulator on it 1 week after I bought it home. I can honestly say Ive had no A**Holes pull out or make a left turn in front of me where I felt that it was too close. This past Sunday I picked up another Bike, 2000 Moto Guzzi, I ordered a modulator yesterday. Last night 3 of us head out to our Sonic drive in bike night, I was leading in honor of my new ride, You guessed it, some A**hole pulled out in front of me, had to get on the binder's rather strongly. Would this had happened with the modulator? Draw your own conclusions. Guzzi's not leaving the garage again without one and a brighter bulb. My buddy said it must have been the Italian Red color of the bike, like waving a red flag in front of a bull.

BTW I leave it on all the time and run Hi beam during the day.

Good point Dr. Bob, about the interstates, but I dont do them.

Lexcruiser · 07-20-2006, 07:19 AM

I have one on my M50, mainly use it only on the superslab. It definitely makes people notice you and actually helps cars to AVOID you. They see a bike coming up behind them w/ a flashing headlight, they usually move over. Plus, cars in adjacent lanes will notice a flashing light in their rear view or side mirror.

**inspiron** · 07-20-2006, 07:20 AM

I don't have one because I'm pretty sure that they are illegal in Europe. I have a tailBlazer iinstalled, which does get some attention (or at least questions from other riders if it's supposed to be doing that), but I'll replace the tail lights with standard bulbs before going in for my next vehicle inspection.

I think that most people prefer tail light modulators for the simple reason that I can see what's in front of me. If I need to get someone's attention, I've got the passing trigger (manual high-beam flash), without annoying the rest of the drivers the other 99.9% of the time. But I don't have as much control over what's happening behind me, so I'll let my tailBlazer do it's thing to catch people's eye when I hit my brakes.

dj110965 · 08-29-2006, 10:37 PM

Where would I get a modulator for a M50...How much do they cost.

Danr · 08-30-2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dj110965

Where would I get a modulator for a M50...How much do they cost.

Motorcycle Headlight Modulator - Diamond Star by Signal Dynamics

bajaraider · 08-30-2006, 02:44 PM

ive been considering it. I see no problem with them. I know that before I rode myself, I saw a bike or two with 'em, and I noticed it. that has got to say something.

Copperhead · 09-02-2006, 06:05 AM

So THATS what I saw....I didnt know about these headlight modulators,and saw a rider coming at me one day.I thought it was a Cop cycle at first,but when he got closer,I saw that it wasnt.Anyways...it got my attention.

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Apertureguy · 09-06-2006, 10:56 AM

I saw a guy just this weekend with a modulator. Amazing at how easily he was seen. I'm definately considering it for my M.

I saw the guy coming through a very congested area...while a straight hunk of road, it's very busy with people pulling on and off in this one section...I saw this guy from way off, flashing away. The flashing made me look at him...these things seem to be a VERY GOOD THING!

Danr · 09-06-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apertureguy

I saw a guy just this weekend with a modulator. Amazing at how easily he was seen. I'm definately considering it for my M.

I saw the guy coming through a very congested area...while a straight hunk of road, it's very busy with people pulling on and off in this one section...I saw this guy from way off, flashing away. The flashing made me look at him...these things seem to be a VERY GOOD THING!

Amen Bro !

Wont leave home without it !

07-19-2006, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
jimr In Training Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 06 C50 blue/gray Location: Thomasville GA Posts: 113	Headlight modulator , whos got one ? Reading through the "dangerous" thread and saw DrBob's comment about most not having a modulator. I do have one and think it helps others see you considerably ( not a substitute for defensive driving though). I don't see many bikes with them. Any good reason to NOT have one ?

07-19-2006, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,252	shorter headlight life? getting run over by an annoyed oncoming suv? being too cheap to buy one? yeah, I'll spring for the last one... __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

07-19-2006, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,702	I got one for the Intruder 1400 my girlfriend rides. They come with a light sensor to turn the modulation off when the sun goes down, but I put a toggle switch on it instead so she can use it when she wants, but turn it off in the interstate when there are no oncoming cars and it would bug people in their mirror. I keep meaning to get one for the 800, but never have gotten around to it. Shame on me. OBTW, manufacturers claim your headlight actually last longer with the reduced voltage. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

07-20-2006, 07:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lexcruiser Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: '06 M50 Black - SOLD :( / '07 Triumph Daytona 675 - New hotness! Location: Central NJ Posts: 262	I have one on my M50, mainly use it only on the superslab. It definitely makes people notice you and actually helps cars to AVOID you. They see a bike coming up behind them w/ a flashing headlight, they usually move over. Plus, cars in adjacent lanes will notice a flashing light in their rear view or side mirror. __________________ BANNED for cruelty to RowdyRed94

07-20-2006, 07:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,946	I don't have one because I'm pretty sure that they are illegal in Europe. I have a tailBlazer iinstalled, which does get some attention (or at least questions from other riders if it's supposed to be doing that), but I'll replace the tail lights with standard bulbs before going in for my next vehicle inspection. I think that most people prefer tail light modulators for the simple reason that I can see what's in front of me. If I need to get someone's attention, I've got the passing trigger (manual high-beam flash), without annoying the rest of the drivers the other 99.9% of the time. But I don't have as much control over what's happening behind me, so I'll let my tailBlazer do it's thing to catch people's eye when I hit my brakes. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

07-19-2006, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Newbie Rider Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 Blue/Gray C50 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 99	I've been thinking about getting one; I have the tail modulator. If I get one, I'll probably use it only when close to intersections and such; it must be very annoying for oncoming vehicles when you have it on all the time.....

07-19-2006, 02:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
jimr In Training Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: 06 C50 blue/gray Location: Thomasville GA Posts: 113	Mine modulates the high beam, switch to low beam if I don't want it on. Has the sensor to stop it at night.

08-29-2006, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
dj110965 Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Suzuki M109R Red Location: Arkansas Posts: 197	Where would I get a modulator for a M50...How much do they cost. __________________ May the good Lord keep his hands on each and everyone of us!

08-30-2006, 02:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	ive been considering it. I see no problem with them. I know that before I rode myself, I saw a bike or two with 'em, and I noticed it. that has got to say something. __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

09-02-2006, 06:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Copperhead Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2002 Marauder VZ800 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 38	So THATS what I saw....I didnt know about these headlight modulators,and saw a rider coming at me one day.I thought it was a Cop cycle at first,but when he got closer,I saw that it wasnt.Anyways...it got my attention. __________________ Due to budgetary constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel is being turned off

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09-02-2006, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,252	If unwanted email is called Spam, and unwanted IM's are called Spim, what are unwanted forum posts called? Spum? Sphpm? __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

09-06-2006, 10:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,185	I saw a guy just this weekend with a modulator. Amazing at how easily he was seen. I'm definately considering it for my M. I saw the guy coming through a very congested area...while a straight hunk of road, it's very busy with people pulling on and off in this one section...I saw this guy from way off, flashing away. The flashing made me look at him...these things seem to be a VERY GOOD THING!

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