Kropatchek wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:05:

I did.  First post.  It's a headlight modulator.  I haven't installed mine yet though.  I need to figure out where I'll put everything for it.  It has the controller and a sensor to ensure the flashing doesn't happen in the dark.  However, I have installed the taillight modulator - which is more of a brake light modulator.  When you apply the brakes, it flashes three times and then goes steady for a while, then repeats the pattern for as long as you keep the brakes on.  The flashing seems to get cagers' attention more than simply a brighter light.

Good info to have on hand:

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/mark/Regulations/ModulatorLightReg.htm

I just installed a licence plate frame that has a row of LED's that are wired to both the plate light and brake light. They stay on all the time at a low level and get a lot brighter when the brakes are applied. Makes the bike more visable from the back. Ed L.

Scan the road 15-20 seconds ahead of you.
At the intersections of side roads try to look up the road before you get there.
Practice for and take the road test on the bike you plan to ride, preferably a Savage!
There are few things more dangerous than a joker who practiced riding and took the test on a Vespa then goes and buys an 1100cc monster.
Dont be afraid but be paranoid, that might not make sence but think about it.

Walking upright on two legs is darn near impossible.  It is inherently unstable and the natural tendency is for you to fall over.  Yet you do not.  As a toddler you had to consciously balance but soon that set of skills became subconscious and automatic.

This is training the body.  When you train the body it will react as trained with no conscious thought needed.

Do not be afraid of your front brake -- it provides something like 70-85% of your stopping power.  Practice on a side street or a parking lot.  Get up to speed and stop firmly with the front brake only.   Repeat on wet pavement.  Allow your body to learn that it can rely on the front brake and in a panic you will automatically use the front brake for a quick stop.

when someone told me that the first time, i thought they were nutz--grabbed the front brake on my dirt bike once and met the mud hard.  but after the first 4 deer came out to play in the middle of the road and i went sideways past em, i figured the front brake was a little safer!!  it has saved my hyde 3 times now---stupid cagers!!