Further update on scanning light.......rang Harley D......no idea.......rang Police.....no idea.......then rang manchester's Honda Supercentre,,Mot guy said, he could see no reason why not but would like to see it working to be sure continuity for future passing bikes for MOT.
Newkid, I asked about headlight showing tint of blue....he said deffo not pass.....
Apologies Peter - I did start looking for Construction & Use regulations for brake lights but then 'life' got in the way and I forgot to carry on my research.
I personally wouldn't put a scanning light on the rear as I think it would be too gimmicky for me (although I do have a blue LED underlighting kit on my car... *cough*) but these look like a good idea:
flashingbrakelights.co.uk/Motorcycle_Products.html
bikersweb.co.uk/Features/ProductReviews.aspx?ArticleId=445
Especially when Blackpool Council (and they know a thing or two about lights!!) in their advice for Motorcycle Safety say to:
"Flash your brake light when you are slowing down & before stopping."
The above two flashing brake light units are sold in the UK (which doesn't necessarily mean they are legal) but there are also modulation units available from the States which flash the brake lights for 5 seconds then light them constantly until the brakes are released.
Thanks for that teecee.........interesting Mercedes are adopting the same lights........I know all the info doesnt make them legal but on the same hand it does not make them illegal and i am sure they would have to put a disclaimer on the box! if i get one i will run it by an MOT station for approval and let you know.
Hi all, been a bit busy and been a bit off colour today (bit blue actually LOL) Yeah Peter, I know blue lights would be totally out of the question, which would be the 8000K, but 6000K would look pretty much white, its the very edge of the beam has a tinge. Its the diffraction of the glass bulb that splits the light, like a prism, seperating the blue from the white, and if you see legally fitted cars with HID, they all have it. 6000K just ensures the blue content is there for diffraction, going very techy here, .
Got a lot of engine brake, on my bike, so even if I dont need the brakes, I always tickle the rear if theres something behind me, just to let them know.
Maybe gone for a coulpe of days, catch ya all on Thur prob, ta-ta for now.
Newkidd, I was thinking of going the same route with my lights the plus side is there is no beam to the light and it will cut through fog........down side I think is the light needs to "warm up" so not instant but my biggest problem is getting to the lights on the Pan European its a real bas**d so I have decided to eat more carrots and save money.
Its not just motorists either, I was on my way to rivvy with a friend, coming around a bend and a woman, leaning on the wall, having a cig, and her dog, NOTon a lead but sat by her side, RAN STRIIGHT AT ME, hit the bike, went under the back wheel, and a car hit it on the other side of the road! Luckily i stayed on the bike, I dont know how!! but the cig smoking woman just did'nt care, she said I should have taken more care. Not that she should have had the dog on the lead in the first place! So bikers beware of unleashed dogs,
Well if it hit your back wheel at least it won't have damaged your paintwork! unbelievable the lack of parenting skills some people have with there kids let alone the animals they have in there care.
We as bikers are always looking out for kids and dogs off leads because they are both so unpredictable, I hope you gave her the advice most of us would give her!!
While it's no excuse for the owner failing to keep her dog under control, perhaps the sight of an approaching headlight blazing enraged the dog. As I keep pointing out, one size fits all solutions rarely achieve all they're claimed to and can often create as many problems as they solve. Having said that, I doubt whether the dog's behaviour could have been anticipated.
if i could figure out why me light aint on i'd have it on!!also feckin bike wont start!stupid safety feuture's methink's new headlight cut of switch is needed! and the shop's shut cos of bank oliday!!
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