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rayzuki
03-18-2008, 11:57 PM
Does anyone here have a flashing headlight? What are your thoughts about them. I have been noticing a lot of bike around lately with flashing headlights. Mostly on big touring harleys and a few sport bikes but it is real eye catching. Makes others aware.
jonathan180iq
03-19-2008, 07:55 AM
I think they are d-u-m-b.
mcintyre_aerospace
03-19-2008, 07:16 PM
As do I
Carl
04-28-2008, 05:53 PM
A bit obnoxious :cuss:
Sarris
06-02-2008, 07:04 PM
It's called a "headlight modulator" and your GZ's tiny charging system may not take the additional load. They also really piss people off. That being said, it does increase your visibility.
:cuss:
turbo chicken
06-02-2008, 11:29 PM
you can get the one off the jc whitney catalog... install a switch to turn it off at night from radioshack...

the system can handle it easy....

and think... there's a reason you are noticing them... the other day driving withmy wife... there were 2 bikes riding together i only noticed the one with the headlightmodoulator.... the other i didn't notice till they got pretty close...


headlight modulator = good in my book.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator...


visibility = possibly an avoided accident.... that's a +100000000 in my book
Easy Rider
06-03-2008, 09:10 AM
.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator...


Be careful with that. They sell BRAKE light flashers but not for tail light because you are not supposed to be driving with a blinking (red or amber) light that is on all the time.
Sarris
06-03-2008, 09:14 AM
Flashing taillights are illegal for sure, as are blue dots in Florida.
turbo chicken
06-03-2008, 10:23 AM
[quote="turbo chicken":30rb22do]
.... i'm even planning on getting a tailight modulator...


Be careful with that. They sell BRAKE light flashers but not for tail light because you are not supposed to be driving with a blinking (red or amber) light that is on all the time.[/quote:30rb22do]

That's what i meant... the BRAKE flashers... i'll have to save up for one of those they are kind of pricy...
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*edit* nevermind Ebay has everything... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/REARALERT-BRAKE-LIGHT-FLASHER-STOP-LAMP-BLINKER-MODULE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35575QQihZ019QQi temZ290234377871QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
IndyKTM
06-04-2008, 05:34 PM
What a deal. I will buy one for sure! In Indiana it does state in the motorcycle handbook to tap your brakes several times before stopping. This modulator will do it for you!
rayzuki
06-07-2008, 12:07 AM
I decided against the flashing headlight want went with this instead.
http://www.postimage.org/Pq2hcOn9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq2hcOn9)
IndyKTM
06-07-2008, 09:21 AM
Where did you get those and how did you mount them?
Easy Rider
06-07-2008, 10:24 AM
I decided against the flashing headlight want went with this instead.


I too will be interested in hearing the installation story........especially whether or not you added a relay.
If they draw a lot more power than stock, some switches and relays may be in danger of overheating without a new relay.
jonathan180iq
06-07-2008, 11:49 AM
Holy Crap, Ray! You're really starting to surprise me. That's twice today.

That looks pretty good. How about a shot from the side?

Also, do both headlights shine at the same time, or is one driving light and the other bright?
NavyDad6
06-07-2008, 12:32 PM
After seeing this picture and the picture of your pipe mod, I have to say that you have the CLEANEST bike I have ever seen.
rayzuki
06-07-2008, 11:18 PM
both light up as a low beam and a hi beam. these things are bright. simple wiring. unplug the oem headlight and plug these in. They come with a bare wire end so I had to put a spade terminal on but that is easy.
Easy Rider
06-08-2008, 11:41 AM
both light up as a low beam and a hi beam. these things are bright. simple wiring. unplug the oem headlight and plug these in. They come with a bare wire end so I had to put a spade terminal on but that is easy.

What's the wattage of the bulbs??
rayzuki
06-08-2008, 10:03 PM
halogen H4 55W
Easy Rider
06-08-2008, 11:37 PM
halogen H4 55W

Stock was one; now you have two.....burning all the time, I assume.

The charging system is none to stout to start with. Keep an eye on your battery charge, especially if you do much riding around town in traffic.

Just tried to help a guy in another conference with an M50 who thought he had a bad battery. Turns out the light bar he added (much more drain than your change) was more than the alternator could keep up with.
Sarris
06-12-2008, 08:38 PM
I think your dual headlights are cool looking and a very interesting original modification. Where did you get them and how much were they?

Will they work with a windshield??

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