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Message started by alcoa on 03/24/09 at 09:48:02

Title: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by alcoa on 03/24/09 at 09:48:02

They are legal in all states, now where can I get one for the savage [s40]. Has anyone got one? They should come on all bikes anything to be safer. :)

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by bill67 on 03/24/09 at 11:04:45

I read years ago they were unsafe,They can drive some old lady crazy and see will run in to you.

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by ebmiller2 on 03/25/09 at 08:41:30

I have two bikes (a '01 Savage and a '96 Honda Magna), one with a modulator (the savage) and one without. I have had it on the savage for over a year, and have yet to have anyone pull out in front of me. However, if you install one be prepared for a lot of people to stop to tell you that your headlight is flashing. :)

Ed
Bel Air, MD

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by mpescatori on 03/25/09 at 08:50:04

When visiting in the States I did see a couple of bikes equipped with modulators.

Here's my two cents:

1) The headlight flashes too rapidly; it is quite visible, very annoying and, according to my Mrs. (a doctor) could actually trigger an epileptic fit.

2) It would be best if the modulator gave three possibilities:
a. steady bright;
b. steady dim;
c. flash slowly (i.e. 1/sec, not 5/sec.)

Given the Savage's very weak generator (rated at 100W = 8 amps only, can anyone confirm?) this means NO daylight driving lights...

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by Rustbucket on 03/25/09 at 08:54:21

They aren't legal in some states. Something about only emergency vehicles can use a flashing, modulating headlights.. It was mentioned in the MSF class here.

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by youzguyz on 03/25/09 at 09:15:34

Modulators are annoying. >:(
If I find something annoying to me, then I won't put it on my bike, as I don't want to annoy others.
That includes modulators and "overly loud" exhaust.
Is that a personal opinion?? Sure is!!!! ;)

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by verslagen1 on 03/25/09 at 10:17:28

Yes modulators are anoying and I can only stand looking at them from far away, up close I don't look at them. So if you don't want to be seen...

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by Bear_Rider on 03/26/09 at 15:55:18

1E393F382E392F2729384C0 wrote:

They aren't legal in some states. Something about only emergency vehicles can use a flashing, modulating headlights.. It was mentioned in the MSF class here.

They are legal in all states by federal law IF they automatically stop modulating at night. See here:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle-technical-articles/Modulator-regs.htm

However, you might want to print out the proper paperwork and carry it with you.

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by WoodLark on 03/26/09 at 18:17:22

Bear-Rider is correct; they are legal in all states under federal law and also in Canada. I have been using modulators on my motorcycles for many years. The only negative is that they are much more expensive than they used to be (so is everything else!).

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by vargas on 03/27/09 at 22:49:03

my 07 has a flash to pass switch and i flick it a few times when i think things might get dangerous for me.

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by diamond jim on 03/27/09 at 23:01:59

21302727297B7571420 wrote:

my 07 has a flash to pass switch and i flick it a few times when i think things might get dangerous for me.

That's a low beam function. During daytime I always ride with high beam on.

Title: Re: HEADLIGHT MODULATORS
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/28/09 at 09:10:41

Im usually in High Beam, too, so I wobble the High/Low switch a few times & watch the driver I am worried most about.