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Now I've finally found the source that thinks hi-beams are an accessory, just like running front and rear fog lamps in clear weather. Why not stick a modulator on there and a couple more running lights?

FYI: Yes, running in a urban area with high beams on is stinking stupid and only causes folks to be pissed off and distracted from other possible, real issues. Not to mention target fixation.

Psst: I hear you get more wattage with a fast idle lever.

 

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I have zero problem with HID retrofits, if done right. For me, that doesn't necessarily mean hacking in an automotive lens, just fit them behind OEM projectors, don't drive/ride around with hi beams on, and have the sensibility to set the beams. I've seen plenty of bikes and cars with HID retrofits behind OEM projectors. They seem to throw out good light without harshness. Asses (drivers and riders) who fit them to reflectors and don't even give a shit, I have a problem with. I've had riders following me with lo and hi beam HIDs on in mid summer daylight riding. It was damn distracting seeing the flicker in my mirror.

Not to mention the trends noted above: operating 24/7 with all possible HIDs or halogens on, again drivers and riders alike. What safety conscious tard drives with rear fog lights on in tight commute traffic? Seriously?

So yeah, folks here pontificating about running HIDs in a reflector (hi beam) with any on-coming traffic is just going to lead others to do so. It touches a nerve.

Have a good one.

 

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keep riding with your stock lights. they're good. with luck, an 18-wheeler won't be offended by your polite riding, so much so that he won't even notice the thump.

Do you often ride in the wrong lane? LoL. Thankfully, you're an entire country away.

In 4.5yrs and 45k of riding with the stock light, I never had a problem with someone not seeing me. In that entire time, I never had the hi beam on with approaching traffic. In that entire time, only two distracted drivers turned in front off me. Nothing short of an air raid siren would have helped those self-absorbed idiots, as they still looked cluesless after crossing my path with a phone glued to their left ear and eyes looking right.

Um no, after years of wanting either HIDs or the DD headlight, I was finally able to snag one of Paul's lights. I'm completely happy with it.

Seemingly, you are self-aborbed also. Good luck with that.

Regardless of light installation (stock, HID, or DD), riding with the high beam has never been cool and still isn't cool. But of course, you're cool . . . in your own mind.

 

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I generally ignore the capt'n's posts. But, idiocrasy is hard to ignore.

We've really come to the point where riding around with hi beams on makes sense? Come on.

I'll agree that DRLs on cars have taken away some of our margin, but hi beams. No. I'd argue that Bike Bullets, other small driving lights, or a freakin' hi vis helmet are more effective.

What's next, helmet mounted laser pointers? We can dazzle on coming traffic and low flying aircraft all at the same time.

Have a good one.

 

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Where I live driving around with your hi beams on is just plain rude and not tolerated. If you're that afraid to be out on the roads, stay at home.

I was a MSF rider coach when I lived in VA. Never once was it recommend in the curriculum to run high beams during the day to be seen. Unless it's been changed since I was last certified in 2007, that's a load of BS.

As I remember it, the MSF recommended retro reflective clothing and good defensive riding measures. The only advice given in the curriculum (as of 2007 anyway) about headlights was to not overdrive them. Myself, I just assume no one can see me (well except oddly the police) and ride accordingly. Adding the lights to see better is fine and I intend to do it myself at some point, but I disagree with using them to somehow repel cars as you say during the day or all the time. That is about a nonsensical as the loud pipes crap. All it does is make non-riders hate us more and is dangerous to oncoming traffic. People are different. I personally find today's high beams too bright for oncoming traffic even in bright day light. You'd be OK if some asshat hero thought they needed the high beams on all the time and it blinded your wife or grandmother, and as a result they went off the road or hit someone in the instant they had to look away or recover night vision? Classy!

Thanks, Guys.

I was worried rational thought was gone.

Have a good one.

 

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Dooooooood. Yup, thee old curmudgeon, right here.

That might be a good tag to replace Mr Leakered. Although, the leaks haven't stopped yet.

Have a good one.

 

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It depends on the conditions. READ before you reply. If I rode like ToNERD, I'd be an asshat if I kept my high beam on at night...to the one grandma I was following. But I don't, so MY LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS DIFFER.

That'd almost be funny if you weren't so damn pathetic.