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want to put a small white LED light bar on front

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I was wanting to put a small LED light bar on front of the bike to have on for during daytime driving and was wanting to put a flasher on, but have know idea what to use for putting a load on the flasher to get to flash at a slower speed or proper speed.
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Re: want to put a small white LED light bar on front

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Mike, to put flashing lights on the front, would be illegal, both in all 50 States of the USA, as well as Canada. The only 'flashing' light allowed by law, is a modulated headlight (different than flashing, actually). It sounds as though you are attempting to improve your conspicuity, in traffic -- EXCELLENT! Now, here are some legal options to achieve your goal:

1) Install a headlight modulator: legal in all 50 States of the USA, and Canada; there are some plug-and-play models available, which insert their own plug between the bike's, and the headlight, or you can install less expensive models, which require wire splicing (link);

2) Install some non-flashing high-output LED's on the engine guard bars, to form a light triangle (supposedly forms a more noticeable light array, much more conspicuous in traffic, and clearly a motorcycle, not a car; works at night, as well); 3W, 100 Lumen LED's link)can be had for as little as $30 delivered, off of e-Bay, but they require some custom mount fabrication (simple, actually, but still required); higher powered LED's (10W, 1,500 Lumen -- automotive headlights are rated at 750 Lumens...) can be had off e-Bay for around $50 per light, same mounting, and wiring issues; Denali LED's can be had, as well -- made specifically for M/C use, priced in the $250 range, may still require custom mounting/wiring;

3) Add a brake light modulator ($40+), various models, with various modulation routines;

4) Wear either a florescent yellow construction worker's vest over your riding jacket ($30), or wear a hi-viz florescent yellow riding jacket, like the Olympia AST 2 (Amazon link);

5) Add reflective stickers to your helmet: both stylish, and highly reflective at night; I installed this kit on one of my helmets (Speed Strips/burgundy color on a black helmet -- looked good day and night; many styles to choose from, all work amazingly well at night).

There are other options, but improved conspicuity, in traffic, is a very good thing. My wife and I use a combination of the listed things. We frequently get approached by LEO's, active, and retired, and complimented on our construction worker florescent vests. Remember, the LEO's are responsible for responding to crash sites -- my wife and I value their opinions, and compliments. YMMV. Cheers!
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Re: want to put a small white LED light bar on front

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Put you a Kisan pathBlazer headlight modulator on #P115W-S. Best thing I've done yet besides pulse brake lights.
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Re: want to put a small white LED light bar on front

Post by MalamuteMike »

I forgot about the flashing lights and somebody thinking I was someone important :bat: , I was thinking of the person that is half paying att. to what's going on around them that it might catch there eye, Thanks for keeping me from putting my head in my four point of contact, before I had a chance to do it with a little help from some red & blue flashing lights and a invite to a personal party with the MIB, Thanks again :thmup:
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