Do you ride with your high beams on during the day? - Page 3

anacron · July 25th, 2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

My MSF instructor said to flash and not to run on high beams.

Think about. Your brain is wired to notice difference and ignores most everything else that is why it is best to flash and/or weave.

The 300 has a flash-to-pass button precisely for this reason...

Whiskey · July 25th, 2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaoSS

You could always put a had up to block the beams.

And like I told someone else, if you can't see a stoplight, even with HID high beams on, it scares me that you might be sharing the road with me. I struggle to see the lane markers sometimes with the brights on ahead of me, especially with my dull headlights, but still manage to do so. If you can't see a bright traffic signal....

Which I had been doing.

It gets uncomfortable to sit there watching the lights, with some bell-end using full hids directly under it.

Joshorilla · July 25th, 2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

Which I had been doing.

It gets uncomfortable to sit there watching the lights, with some bell-end using full hids directly under it.

Don't get me started on HID's... Those things should be illegal.

Besides, you shouldn't have to shield someone elses lights, they should dip their lights.

JohnnyBravo · July 25th, 2013, 04:44 PM

You have proven the worthiness of your lighting knowledge an abilities... Thou shalt proceed

passive101 · July 25th, 2013, 07:49 PM

I installed a brighter headlight as my low beam (non HID). I'll take a pic with the blinker on with the low beam and high beam tomorrow if it's not raining.

LNasty · July 25th, 2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffM

I used to all the time until I realized my high beam washed out my turn signals (This photo is with the stock signals - I'm sure my flushmounts are hard to see with the brights on.). I still do when I think the situation warrants having them on.

Exhibit A:

Jeff

Touche...never thought about the turn signals being affected. I don't ride with brights on at night, but I may start turning off in day now too

passive101 · July 25th, 2013, 08:00 PM

I looked at mine earlier today with the regular and brights on and mine was not nearly so bad as in this picture. I'll have to look at it close and further away with the bike parked. I'm not saying that the photo is false, but some cameras focus on things differently as well. I have never seen this effect with any type of properly aligned high beams before. I have seen this effect with improper alignment and improper HID kits... or I need to pay more attention to some of them.

massacremasses · July 26th, 2013, 06:46 AM

OMG its SOOO BRIGHT. just kidding.

JustRidin · July 26th, 2013, 08:36 PM

High beams all the way

7oxSin · July 26th, 2013, 08:41 PM

only at night, also have the ufo lights on as well

passive101 · July 27th, 2013, 03:08 AM

What is a UFO light?

Asspire · July 28th, 2013, 08:20 PM

highbeams are for noobs, real riders use fog lights....

JH PiNoY · July 29th, 2013, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

They do not see you better.

Edit:
people avoid looking at the sun and they will avoid looking at you with your highs on and that is not what you want.

Yes that is what you want, although they want to avoid looking at you at least they know that you are there.

allanoue · July 29th, 2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JH PiNoY

Yes that is what you want, although they want to avoid looking at you at least they know that you are there.

If they do not look at you they do not know exactly were you are or how fast you are going or if you are moving at all

choneofakind · July 29th, 2013, 07:26 PM

Well, they could know how fast you're going OR where you are, but not both. I guess it's just uncertainty!

JohnnyBravo · July 29th, 2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 7oxSin

only at night, also have the ufo lights on as well

Way to many LEDs? You see the bike that was covered in em?

JH PiNoY · July 29th, 2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

If they do not look at you they do not know exactly were you are or how fast you are going or if you are moving at all

Yes true but for them to avoid looking at somebody with highbeams on they had to know that you were there in the first place. So highbeams do their job to a point but a fellow poster once told me that having your highbeams on could also have a downside. When you have your highbeams on during the day other people cannot see your turn signals, which is really bad.

ChaoSS · July 30th, 2013, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JH PiNoY

Yes that is what you want, although they want to avoid looking at you at least they know that you are there.

If they have to look away it means they can't see the road properly, if they can't see the road properly it means they can't maintain lane position properly, which leads to the possibility of them drifting into your lane, or drifting off the road and over correcting into your lane.

Blinding oncoming traffic is not the answer. And I say this as someone who drives more than 75000 miles a year.

7oxSin · July 30th, 2013, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Way to many LEDs? You see the bike that was covered in em?

lol no i havnt seen it, i know down here our interstates are 4-5 lanes and when im in the middle the leds hit the median and the trees on the other side.

JohnnyBravo · July 30th, 2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 7oxSin

lol no i havnt seen it, i know down here our interstates are 4-5 lanes and when im in the middle the leds hit the median and the trees on the other side.

Sweet

CycleCam303 · July 30th, 2013, 12:09 PM

Turn signals? Pfft I haven't had those on for months lol

massacremasses · July 31st, 2013, 01:19 PM

I drove to tahoe this weekend. Saw dozens of bikes. All sport bikes had their highs on. Not once did I think HOLY **** IM BLIND. I honestly wouldnt have noticed if this thread hadnt come to mind on my drive.

NevadaWolf · July 31st, 2013, 02:04 PM

You come to Tahoe and you no say anything??

massacremasses · July 31st, 2013, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

You come to Tahoe and you no say anything??

I thought you were east of tahoe? I go to south lake every once in awhile though. I didnt ride though. I had my wife, our bikes, and our friends bikes

NevadaWolf · July 31st, 2013, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

I thought you were east of tahoe? I go to south lake every once in awhile though. I didnt ride though. I had my wife, our bikes, and our friends bikes

From my house, Tahoe is about two hours. From where I stay on the weekends, it's about 45 minutes.

Um, um, um, to not thread jack.... I already answered No, didn't I? Yeah, I think I did. Nope, no high beams for me.

massacremasses · July 31st, 2013, 02:15 PM

meh the topic has already been covered. OT is the only way to go...

Dredgshadow · August 2nd, 2013, 04:52 PM

I high beam it at sunset and other times during the day depending on the situation. I actually had my friend come up the road the other way just so he could tell me how it looked (don't want to be that guy that's blinding everyone and not being courteous to other people.) He didn't feel like they were a problem. Furthermore, I see other bikes on the road running their high beams and I never felt blinded by them like I do when cars are doing it. I dunno, just my thoughts on it I guess

allanoue · August 2nd, 2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dredgshadow

I high beam it at sunset and other times during the day depending on the situation. I actually had my friend come up the road the other way just so he could tell me how it looked (don't want to be that guy that's blinding everyone and not being courteous to other people.) He didn't feel like they were a problem. Furthermore, I see other bikes on the road running their high beams and I never felt blinded by them like I do when cars are doing it. I dunno, just my thoughts on it I guess

Get your grandma to drive at you high beams. Then ask her.

Dredgshadow · August 2nd, 2013, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

Get your grandma to drive at you high beams. Then ask her.

Doubt it would make a difference. They are a danger altogether. BTW, I just did that out of curiosity because I obviously can't see. I usually ride without.
Hopefully the po po will stop pulling me over for a "light out."

cadd · May 26th, 2015, 09:18 PM

Do you ride with the high beams on during the day?

I rode with high beams on during the day for years. Last year, I saw this video and decided to give riding with them off. My conclusion: Ehhhhhh, makes no difference.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Ghostt · May 26th, 2015, 10:40 PM

I use to til I installed a Kisan headlight modulator

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...postcount=6618

http://kisantech.com/mag/index.php/pathblazer.html

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc.../modulator.htm

MrAtom · May 26th, 2015, 11:48 PM

I don't. When I see other people with their brights on on their bike it's sometimes overwhelming to me. I don't have much issue with being seen, anyway. There are so many bikes where I live that people are used to them.

adouglas · May 27th, 2015, 02:43 AM

On a 2 lane road, no. Blinds oncoming traffic.

On a divided highway, yes. People zone out and don't check their mirrors. In between my hi-viz helmet and the high beam, I find that it makes them glance up at the rear-view mirror and surprisingly often they move out of my way.

At night only when warranted. Today's road signs are so reflective that it can be counterproductive.

LittleRedNinjette · May 27th, 2015, 02:55 AM

No.

I want to be seen but blinding oncoming traffic is not helping anyone. My horn gets peoples attention just fine.

DEFY · May 27th, 2015, 04:51 AM

I never turn mine off. I mostly drive during the day and during that time the stock light is not over bearing for other drivers, I feel.

cbinker · May 27th, 2015, 05:24 AM

naw, i find it just pisses off other drivers.

Motofool · May 27th, 2015, 05:28 AM

Sometimes: When traffic conditions make me believe that high beam is better than low. I normally use low beam.

greenaero · May 27th, 2015, 05:43 AM

When I am lanesharing through slow-moving traffic I will turn on the high beams, otherwise I just run with the low beams.

Alex · May 27th, 2015, 06:32 AM

/merged

cadd · May 27th, 2015, 07:00 AM

With the headlight modulator installed, how would you flash someone to tell them they can go? Sometimes when I hit a 4 way stop sign the same time as another vehicle, I'll flash my high beams 3 or 4 times letting them know I'm yielding to them.

View Poll Results: Do you ride with your high beams on during the day?
Yes	24	38.10%
No	26	41.27%
Sometimes (please explain)	10	15.87%
I ride with high beams day & night	2	3.17%
Ehhhhh, what's a high beam?	1	1.59%
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July 25th, 2013, 04:44 PM	#84
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July 26th, 2013, 06:46 AM	#88
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July 26th, 2013, 08:36 PM	#89
JustRidin ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Denver, CO Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6, 2015 KTM 250XC - Past: 2011 KTM 150XC, 2009 Ninja 250r, 2012 Ninja 650, 2007 CRF250R Posts: 194	High beams all the way __________________________________________________ Try it, you might like it.

July 26th, 2013, 08:41 PM	#90
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	only at night, also have the ufo lights on as well __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

July 25th, 2013, 07:49 PM	#85
passive101 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	I installed a brighter headlight as my low beam (non HID). I'll take a pic with the blinker on with the low beam and high beam tomorrow if it's not raining.

July 25th, 2013, 08:00 PM	#87
passive101 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	I looked at mine earlier today with the regular and brights on and mine was not nearly so bad as in this picture. I'll have to look at it close and further away with the bike parked. I'm not saying that the photo is false, but some cameras focus on things differently as well. I have never seen this effect with any type of properly aligned high beams before. I have seen this effect with improper alignment and improper HID kits... or I need to pay more attention to some of them.

July 27th, 2013, 03:08 AM	#91
passive101 ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	What is a UFO light?

July 28th, 2013, 08:20 PM	#92
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	highbeams are for noobs, real riders use fog lights....

July 29th, 2013, 07:26 PM	#95
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Well, they could know how fast you're going OR where you are, but not both. I guess it's just uncertainty!
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July 30th, 2013, 12:09 PM	#101
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Turn signals? Pfft I haven't had those on for months lol

July 31st, 2013, 01:19 PM	#102
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I drove to tahoe this weekend. Saw dozens of bikes. All sport bikes had their highs on. Not once did I think HOLY **** IM BLIND. I honestly wouldnt have noticed if this thread hadnt come to mind on my drive. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

July 31st, 2013, 02:04 PM	#103
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July 31st, 2013, 02:15 PM	#106
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	meh the topic has already been covered. OT is the only way to go... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 2nd, 2013, 04:52 PM	#107
Dredgshadow ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Johnson City, TN Join Date: Apr 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 600RR, 2009 250r Posts: 130	I high beam it at sunset and other times during the day depending on the situation. I actually had my friend come up the road the other way just so he could tell me how it looked (don't want to be that guy that's blinding everyone and not being courteous to other people.) He didn't feel like they were a problem. Furthermore, I see other bikes on the road running their high beams and I never felt blinded by them like I do when cars are doing it. I dunno, just my thoughts on it I guess

May 26th, 2015, 09:18 PM	#110
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Do you ride with your high beams on during the day? Do you ride with the high beams on during the day? I rode with high beams on during the day for years. Last year, I saw this video and decided to give riding with them off. My conclusion: Ehhhhhh, makes no difference. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.
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May 26th, 2015, 10:40 PM	#111
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May 26th, 2015, 11:48 PM	#112
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I don't. When I see other people with their brights on on their bike it's sometimes overwhelming to me. I don't have much issue with being seen, anyway. There are so many bikes where I live that people are used to them.

May 27th, 2015, 02:43 AM	#113
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	On a 2 lane road, no. Blinds oncoming traffic. On a divided highway, yes. People zone out and don't check their mirrors. In between my hi-viz helmet and the high beam, I find that it makes them glance up at the rear-view mirror and surprisingly often they move out of my way. At night only when warranted. Today's road signs are so reflective that it can be counterproductive. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

May 27th, 2015, 02:55 AM	#114
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May 27th, 2015, 04:51 AM	#115
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	I never turn mine off. I mostly drive during the day and during that time the stock light is not over bearing for other drivers, I feel. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

May 27th, 2015, 05:24 AM	#116
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	naw, i find it just pisses off other drivers. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

May 27th, 2015, 05:28 AM	#117
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Sometimes: When traffic conditions make me believe that high beam is better than low. I normally use low beam. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

May 27th, 2015, 05:43 AM	#118
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	When I am lanesharing through slow-moving traffic I will turn on the high beams, otherwise I just run with the low beams. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

May 27th, 2015, 06:32 AM	#119
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May 27th, 2015, 07:00 AM	#120
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	With the headlight modulator installed, how would you flash someone to tell them they can go? Sometimes when I hit a 4 way stop sign the same time as another vehicle, I'll flash my high beams 3 or 4 times letting them know I'm yielding to them. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

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