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Ourdee
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 03:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Youtube looses some of the video. It is a triple flash on each side every time.
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Ourdee
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 04:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Lights are actually a bright white not blue. It looks better if seen on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0E_SKlmbsg
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Ulynut
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 06:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I don't know if it's illegal, but I would be worried about drivers target fixating on it and wiping me out. In my opinion, conspicuity is a good thing, but too much is, well, too much. I almost took out a guy on a Goldwing while driving my truck one night. He had so many reflectors all over his helmet and bike, it actually was a distraction, and I found myself drifting towards him. Those lights might be too bright to be really effective.
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Buellridersww
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 07:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It looks somewhat like Police siren lights... Not sure if it is legal but best to check with the DMV or search on the web for the traffic code.

(I think this will get people's attention to watch out.)
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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 08:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ummm...I'm going to say no.
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Oddball
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Is that Court's going to jail bike?

Ah, don't think so. Thought he changed bags and that one has standard bags.
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S1wmike
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Check your state safety inspection regulations. In Virginia any white light shown while the from the tail light while the brakes are depressed is caused for failure. cracked lens for reference. i would only assume a separate light that was white while braking would also be illegal. Additional lights of the proper color I assume would be legal.

Hope this helps
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 09:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I believe here in Wisconsin, the only vehicles that may use flashing lights are emergency vehicles.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 09:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In any state, flashing lights, aside from turn signals, are for emergency vehicles only.

Lights on the front can only be white or amber, lights on the back can only be red or amber (and white for reverse lights).

You have an illegally colored flashing light, so, no, it's nowhere near being legal.

I also think it would be more a distraction than anything else. If someone is on my ass, a quick jam on the brake pedal always seems to do the trick just fine.
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F_skinner
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ourdee, nice knowing you. If you need anything in lockup let me know.

I think they look cool but I would think you would get pulled over for that one but check with your local heat to make sure.

Remember, it is all fun and games until the red and blue lights are flashing behind you. Then it is a sport!
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Hammer71
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Strobes like that are not legal on the roadway and will surely get unwanted attention from the police.
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Court
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 03:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

>>>Strobes like that are not legal on the roadway and will surely get unwanted attention from the police.

Correct. I've been nailed twice in my truck since 1997.

I ended up using the TIR3 on the Ulysses, buy have opted for the solid pattern rather than any of the host of various strobe patterns. Why tempt the same folks I see towing bikes daily. My cousin just got his bike towed on the FDR Drive for a 2 day past due inspection sticker (12 month old KTM).

The cops just pile them on a flatbed like frickin' cord wood and pile'em up.

Tough luck.

I do have the handlebar switch from the Law Enforcement Uly that is under consideration to give me the ability to change patterns on the fly. Undecided.
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Circusninja
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 08:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So if you are firing an M-4 carbine while riding, make sure you have a flash hider...
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Ourdee
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If I'm shooting while riding, it's a .454 Cassul, and there is no hiding the flash.
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Preybird1
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is so illegal. They will slap you with distracting drivers. Its like have neon lights under your car a No No!
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Fahren
Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 02:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Why not just get a headlight modulator and a "back off" brake light flasher? They are legal in all 50 states. The modulator is not a strobe - it just modulates one lamp (makes it go bright/dim/bright in a very fast cycle). And the back-off flashes the brakes 3 or 4 times as soon as you hit the brakes, then goes to solid.

(Message edited by fahren on July 16, 2009)
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Paw
Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 01:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

They looked bluish in color and in NY, Johnny Law won't like that.

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