Here's my story:
During Vintage Days at Mid Ohio in 2005, we got caught in a rain storm at night, coming back to the hotel in Marion after the flat track races. I couldn't see a thing.
Part of the situation was that my glasses were filthy from the dust from the track, but even after cleaning them I still couldn't "see" much while on the bike. Of course those country roads don't have the reflectors marking the edge and centerline.
It was a horrible situation, made even worse by the fact my wife was riding pillion. I blame most of the problem on the stock headlight. Although I caught hell from my wife for buying the DD light, I write it up as a necessary safety expense just like a good quality leather jacket or boots.
I haven't ridden in a similar situation with the DD lights, but I'm confident that I won't have the same experience as I did that night.
-Bob
During Vintage Days at Mid Ohio in 2005, we got caught in a rain storm at night, coming back to the hotel in Marion after the flat track races. I couldn't see a thing.
Part of the situation was that my glasses were filthy from the dust from the track, but even after cleaning them I still couldn't "see" much while on the bike. Of course those country roads don't have the reflectors marking the edge and centerline.
It was a horrible situation, made even worse by the fact my wife was riding pillion. I blame most of the problem on the stock headlight. Although I caught hell from my wife for buying the DD light, I write it up as a necessary safety expense just like a good quality leather jacket or boots.
I haven't ridden in a similar situation with the DD lights, but I'm confident that I won't have the same experience as I did that night.
-Bob
