Why do people buy black motorcycles? - Page 3

lavid2002 · February 18th, 2009, 10:47 PM

ooooh there silid @ night....didnt see that

mcteague · February 19th, 2009, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lavid2002

Jesus christ, just looking at that think almost gave me a seizure. Are you sure thats not illegal? Something flashing like that seems like it would CAUSE an accident. Thats one hell of a way to be noticed.

When seen in daylight, the only time it operates, the light is not obnoxious. It does draw your attention but does not blind you. They are legal in all 50 states.

Tim

conchwanab · February 19th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Bright colors and ride like your invisible!!never trust green lights!!

TrueFaith · February 19th, 2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CRXTrek

No, It flashes. Example here,
http://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=2

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Originally Posted by lavid2002

Jesus christ, just looking at that think almost gave me a seizure. Are you sure thats not illegal? Something flashing like that seems like it would CAUSE an accident. Thats one hell of a way to be noticed.

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Originally Posted by CRXTrek

They flash in the daylight then go solid at nightime
Click da Link
NewJerseyLaws

It doesn't really flash like that, it "pulses" and is not nearly as extreme as the animation in the ad. The modulating of the headlight is quite subtle and only really noticeable to oncoming drivers. It subconciously draws their sight to the headlight on your bike and makes it nearly impossible for them not to see because of the freaquency and intensity of the pulsing.

Actually, there were a lot of studies done in the 80s on headlight modulators. It was suspected that they could possibly induce a siezure in oncoming drivers prone to them. That's been pretty much disproven, but I think they still come with a warning (just like you get on all video games) saying it's slightly possible, just to cover their asses.

These were really popular in the 80s when I first started riding. For some reason they have fallen out of favor with riders in the past few years and are not advertised nearly as much as they used to be. Really a shame, because I'm sure they have saved a lot of lives over the years. If you're really serious about being as noticed as possible on the road you need to research these.

g21-30 · February 19th, 2009, 06:44 PM

jpnfrk · February 19th, 2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CRXTrek

They flash in the daylight then go solid at nightime
Click da Link
NewJerseyLaws

That looks a little too much plus it's kinda expensive... any affordable "light-kinda-blinks" alternatives for the headlight?

CRXTrek · February 19th, 2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jpnfrk

That looks a little too much plus it's kinda expensive... any affordable "light-kinda-blinks" alternatives for the headlight?

$68.00 at http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...n&skuId=212683

ninjabrewer · February 19th, 2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by g21-30

Why do people buy black bikes????

This reason is the best one yet!!

nb

jpnfrk · February 19th, 2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CRXTrek

$68.00 at http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...n&skuId=212683

Thank you, that's wayyyy kinder to my pocket

noche_caliente · February 20th, 2009, 07:18 PM

when you see them coming it almost looks like the pulses you see when an oncoming car is going over a bump - you know the slight dim and then brightening from the change in focus...

lavid2002 · February 21st, 2009, 12:35 AM

o0o nice analogy. Yeah that will surely get u noticed.

jpnfrk · February 22nd, 2009, 07:25 AM

My MSF instructor was saying the pulsing lights are not legal in all states... *insert suspense music here*

mcteague · February 22nd, 2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jpnfrk

My MSF instructor was saying the pulsing lights are not legal in all states... *insert suspense music here*

Your instructor is wrong if he was referring to headlight modulators. Now, it is against the law in many areas to have high/low lights alternate back and forth as that type is reserved for law enforcement.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcyc...lator-regs.htm

Tim

jpnfrk · February 22nd, 2009, 01:31 PM

Dunno... read the regulation on the link and it sounds easier just to avoid the modulators altogether in case it doesn't meet one of the many requirements... that's my

Gregular · March 14th, 2009, 01:22 PM

Once you go black, you never go back

g21-30 · March 14th, 2009, 01:35 PM

miks · March 14th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Oh dear, I think I'm blind.

Loving the look of the bike mate. Was wondering if you could take a picture in daytime so I can see how it looks like.

Gregular · March 15th, 2009, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by miks

Oh dear, I think I'm blind.

Loving the look of the bike mate. Was wondering if you could take a picture in daytime so I can see how it looks like.

Yup sure,
Bit of a surprise really, the lightning is visible during the day and you get cool effects at different angles in the sunlight

Most of the work is done now, I still have the exhaust, power commander, shock and oil filter to do but aesthetically, this is it.
Alarms being fitted this week, then I can wrap up the crash protectors, finish the setup/diy of the camera/mirrors and start running her in before some dyno goodness!.
She's just had a wash before I polish her up so she's a a bit damp but here's a few pics , her first time outside since I got her home lol

Side on - had to remover the heat shield for the sato rearset, can't wait to get the yoshi on instead

Rear without the brakes on - need to move the brake resevoir as it's blocking my led strips but the shock has a bracket mount so it'll have to wait till I install the shock to see how it all works out.
I could have installed my brake LED strips a bit lower too as the middle strips isn't visible at all, but it still all helps

Console - rear view screen is stuck with the supplied velcro for now till I can work out the best position for it

Front - need to fine tune the clipons and levers

miks · March 15th, 2009, 05:27 AM

Looks great in the daytime too! I like the stickers, especially the little dragon on the front hugger.

Where did you get your rear indicators from? They look the goods.

Just noticed the key chain, very nice.

noche_caliente · March 15th, 2009, 09:34 AM

Looks great Greg!

jpnfrk · March 17th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Greg, your bike looks absolutely gorgeous in the daylight...

February 18th, 2009, 10:47 PM	#81
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	ooooh there silid @ night....didnt see that __________________________________________________ -Dave

February 19th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#85
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Why People Buy Black Bikes!

February 21st, 2009, 12:35 AM	#91
lavid2002 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: South Jerzey Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 181	o0o nice analogy. Yeah that will surely get u noticed. __________________________________________________ -Dave

February 22nd, 2009, 07:25 AM	#92
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	My MSF instructor was saying the pulsing lights are not legal in all states... insert suspense music here __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 22nd, 2009, 01:31 PM	#94
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	Dunno... read the regulation on the link and it sounds easier just to avoid the modulators altogether in case it doesn't meet one of the many requirements... that's my __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

February 19th, 2009, 04:30 AM	#83
conchwanab ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Munroe Falls Ohio Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 98	Bright colors and ride like your invisible!!never trust green lights!!

February 20th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#90
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	when you see them coming it almost looks like the pulses you see when an oncoming car is going over a bump - you know the slight dim and then brightening from the change in focus...

March 14th, 2009, 01:22 PM	#95
Gregular Not on the rug... man Name: Greg Location: London Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Diablo Black Ninja 250r, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Special Edition Posts: 86	Sweet reflectivity! Once you go black, you never go back __________________________________________________ Ohlins Shock,Sato Rearset,Woodcraft Clipons,Pazzo Levers.Skidmarx-Hugger/DB Screen,RG Racing-Crash Protector/Tail Tidy,Camera,HIDs,LEDs Full Yoshi,Dynojet PC3,Urbane Intake,Bergman Spin On Oil Filter

March 14th, 2009, 01:35 PM	#96
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.

March 14th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#97
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Oh dear, I think I'm blind. Loving the look of the bike mate. Was wondering if you could take a picture in daytime so I can see how it looks like. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 15th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#99
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Looks great in the daytime too! I like the stickers, especially the little dragon on the front hugger. Where did you get your rear indicators from? They look the goods. Just noticed the key chain, very nice. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

March 15th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#100
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Looks great Greg!

March 17th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#101
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	Greg, your bike looks absolutely gorgeous in the daylight... __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

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