I've never seen a set of those, I'm all for added visibility!
Diamond Powersports:
Diamond Powersports Frame Sliders w/LEDs at BikeBandit.com
Says 2006 Busa, but fits my 2008 fine.
Night Riding
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Diamond Powersports:
Diamond Powersports Frame Sliders w/LEDs at BikeBandit.com
Says 2006 Busa, but fits my 2008 fine.
do you have them wired with your turn signals or are they just a constant on? I'm thinking they would be great to wire in with turn signals.
I wired a "separate" system for all aux electrical. Separate (additional)leads and fuse from the battery.
I have a switch that turns on a relay, the relay(coil) must have 12volts from the headlight to stay energized. So no possibility of leaving anything on when leaving the bike. I used "jones" plugs as my connectors.
Yep, you sure could, wire into the turn signals etc. I think the sliders are great, but mostly just for stop sign drops, most likely not too good for any drop at speed.
Ill see if I can post some pics of my electrical mod in the 08 section, later today.
got the site saved, I've got a few other mods lined up in front of this one but I'm thinking I may add a set and wire them to my turn signals
MelodicMetalGod
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Those sliders are a great visibility enhancer. Did you have to cut the fairing to install those?
I ride all the time at night, in the LA/Orange County traffic no less. I have burnt in to my mind that they just do not see me. I expect every car to make a lane change in front of me, so I try to ride keeping this in mind.
O BTW I have those frame sliders also. Mine are wired to turn on with the rest of my LED accent lights. Looks sweet! and yes the turn signals are wired in too.
O BTW I have those frame sliders also. Mine are wired to turn on with the rest of my LED accent lights. Looks sweet! and yes the turn signals are wired in too.
i dont mind riding at night, its very relaxing
my thoughts exactly
cipher5791
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I am an old Night Rider fan.
I really love riding at night but I hate the bugs in the warmer months. They almost cover your faceshield here in hot a$$ Georgia.
I really love riding at night but I hate the bugs in the warmer months. They almost cover your faceshield here in hot a$$ Georgia.
MelodicMetalGod
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Who? Deer? Fox?
I saw both on my way home last night. Deer was freshly killed from a strike and the fox was scavenging the carcass and ran across my path (I was in a car) when it saw the lights.
Not safer to ride at night here.
here is a little night time driving stat.
Increased accident risk at night
Customary dipped head lights only create a visibility of 40 meters. Often, obstacles and dangers are only seen when it is already too late, especially if they are poorly lit or completely dark.
Head beams illuminate a larger area, but also dazzle oncoming traffic. So they can only be used on about 15% of all roads.
The risk of accidents is significantly higher at night than during the day: Almost 50% of all serious accidents happen at night or during the twilight hours, although only about a fifth of all journeys are driven at night.
Increased accident risk at night
Customary dipped head lights only create a visibility of 40 meters. Often, obstacles and dangers are only seen when it is already too late, especially if they are poorly lit or completely dark.
Head beams illuminate a larger area, but also dazzle oncoming traffic. So they can only be used on about 15% of all roads.
The risk of accidents is significantly higher at night than during the day: Almost 50% of all serious accidents happen at night or during the twilight hours, although only about a fifth of all journeys are driven at night.
Day or night, makes no difference to me. Just gotta adjust for night time riding. It's winter right now, so I arrive at work in the dark, and go home in the dark. No matter, just a difference in temperature. Obviously you have to assume the cage drivers will do an even worse job of spotting you, so be prepared for their idiosy.............
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