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Title: rear lighting~!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 09, 2024, 06:53:28 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/NG4svYg4/20240906-060700.jpg)

I'm hopping off frequently to take photos at night.
I park on shoulders and usually stand off of the road surface.
I think most riders focus on their head lights - I spend time and $ on my rear lighting.
If I rode wot, as most seem to like to - I'd be more concerned about front lighting.
Stig

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmtY8drb/20240906-060700c.jpg)
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: Iahawk on September 09, 2024, 11:25:07 PM
I hear you! I'm more about rear lighting than front lighting, too. That's why I've had a brake free light on my helmet for a number of years, now. Cars noticeably back off from me with it on..wouldn't leave home without it.
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: rjs987 on September 10, 2024, 02:03:54 PM
I also put a flashing rear brake light LED bar on all my bikes.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PPUzwUY3jXgJibd6A (https://photos.app.goo.gl/PPUzwUY3jXgJibd6A)
It is not way up high but traffic from behind still see it and slow down and stop long before getting to me.
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: rjs987 on September 11, 2024, 02:10:37 PM
Updated link in my earlier post.
Or here is a resized photo.
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 11, 2024, 10:05:36 PM
Quote from: rjs987 on September 11, 2024, 02:10:37 PM
Updated link in my earlier post.
Or here is a resized photo.

The turn indicators are the white dots areas?

Stig
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: scooter freak on October 01, 2024, 11:38:09 PM
On my 200i I have the flashing brake light that stops flashing are 5 seconds if you hold the brake on. I think it gets the attention of the other drivers.
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 03, 2024, 03:21:35 PM
Quote from: scooter freak on October 01, 2024, 11:38:09 PM
On my 200i I have the flashing brake light that stops flashing are 5 seconds if you hold the brake on. I think it gets the attention of the other drivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGw4m-8X0DA

I happened upon a Burgman forum post in which the OP spoke of using Tailblazer bulbs. An easy installation...last a long time, are bright....can be moved from bike to bike. A little pricey.....but looked idiotproof.....just my thing.
I went with the halogen Tailblazer bulbs (reports were disappointing about the LED version). The Burgman is crazy easy to get at the bulbs, so the installation was simple.
I like them. Bright, they pulse a few times as I apply the brakes.....and haven't altered the looks or messed with the wiring.
They came with extra bulbs.....and reports are that I won't need the spares for a very long time, if ever.
I can recommend these bulbs if you're looking for a little extra protection from following cars.

https://kisantech.com/mag/index.php/pfin/20w-d2pak.html
Stig
Title: Re: rear lighting~!
Post by: Tromper on November 11, 2024, 07:13:19 PM
I went all LEDs on the SYMs, & filled in the Euro lights in addition to keeping the stalks for blinkers.
Also added a Shad case light for extra visibility and an eye catching change when braking (The Shad light is not a running light, it only comes on when braking)
The difference on both ends is amazing.  If you can't see it, you're not looking....Which is sadly sometimes the case.