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Stig / Major Tom

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rear lighting~!
« on: September 09, 2024, 06:53:28 PM »


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.
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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #2 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
It is not way up high but traffic from behind still see it and slow down and stop long before getting to me.
« Last Edit: September 11, 2024, 02:08:27 PM by rjs987 »
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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2024, 02:10:37 PM »
Updated link in my earlier post.
Or here is a resized photo.
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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2024, 10:05:36 PM »
Updated link in my earlier post.
Or here is a resized photo.

The turn indicators are the white dots areas?

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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2024, 03:21:35 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.


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
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Re: rear lighting~!
« Reply #7 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.
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