Ever notice while night riding? - Page 2

Trip · 01-15-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I guess I would just pass, illegally or not. I'd be too afraid the lights would cause a retaliatory response.

I didn't do it for very long, I went up for locals night a few times and riding up there at night a lot and that fast just wasn't worth it to me. Deer and boar just too common.

Rider · 01-15-2010, 09:39 AM

The projector lamp on my GSXR was great, the only problem is it you could see it move around with every little imperfection in the road like it was loose. It was tight, it just moved around a lot. It used to bug the crap out of cages that I would ride behind.

CrazyKell · 01-15-2010, 10:30 AM

I'm getting HID's for my bike this year. I used to think I had the worst night vision ever and really hated riding at night. Now I just think HID's might alleviate some of those issues. Although, I will hardly ride at night this year since I'm going mainly track.

z06boy · 01-15-2010, 01:35 PM

I love going around sharp curves on unfamiliar roads at night so when I'm looking to the right or left into total darkness my headlights are still pointed straight ahead....NOT !!

marko138 · 01-15-2010, 01:37 PM

HID was probably the best mod I've ever done....not for looks but for safety.

t-homo · 01-15-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I love going around sharp curves on unfamiliar roads at night so when I'm looking to the right or left into total darkness my headlights are still pointed straight ahead....NOT !!

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Originally Posted by marko138

HID was probably the best mod I've ever done....not for looks but for safety.

Both of these statements are spot on.

Mr Lefty · 01-15-2010, 04:17 PM

I thought it'd be worse with the DRZ than with my ZZR or RR... what with the soft suspension... but I guess as I don't have the braking power, or acceleration... the lights don't seem to move as much...

but yeah I used to do it all the time to people who looked like they were about to pull out... anything to get their attention.

Dave · 01-15-2010, 06:18 PM

the 954 has some of the best lights ive ever seen. Couldnt even imagine it with hids

Cutty72 · 01-15-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

the 954 has some of the best lights ive ever seen. Couldnt even imagine it with hids

For standard lights, the 1125R is really good as well

Adeptus_Minor · 01-15-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

For standard lights, the 1125R is really good as well

Definitely not bad.
I'd still prefer to swap in HID's, but haven't really wanted to spend the money or effort on it just yet.

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01-15-2010, 09:39 AM	#12
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	The projector lamp on my GSXR was great, the only problem is it you could see it move around with every little imperfection in the road like it was loose. It was tight, it just moved around a lot. It used to bug the crap out of cages that I would ride behind.

01-15-2010, 10:30 AM	#13
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I'm getting HID's for my bike this year. I used to think I had the worst night vision ever and really hated riding at night. Now I just think HID's might alleviate some of those issues. Although, I will hardly ride at night this year since I'm going mainly track.

01-15-2010, 01:35 PM	#14
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I love going around sharp curves on unfamiliar roads at night so when I'm looking to the right or left into total darkness my headlights are still pointed straight ahead....NOT !!

01-15-2010, 04:17 PM	#17
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I thought it'd be worse with the DRZ than with my ZZR or RR... what with the soft suspension... but I guess as I don't have the braking power, or acceleration... the lights don't seem to move as much... but yeah I used to do it all the time to people who looked like they were about to pull out... anything to get their attention.

01-15-2010, 06:18 PM	#18
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	the 954 has some of the best lights ive ever seen. Couldnt even imagine it with hids