Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
In this episode, we discuss the importance of motorcycle lighting and being seen. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists who are conspicuous are under-represented in crashes. A common complaint of street riders is that other motorists fail to observe them. Motorists who violate motorcyclists’ right-of-way frequently state, “I didn’t see him,” or “He came out of nowhere”. A variety of recognized tactics exists to make motorcycles and their riders more conspicuous: lighting, surface color and size, and rider traffic strategy. Using the high beam of a motorcycle’s headlight during the day also helps to prevent violations of the motorcyclist’s right-of-way,
SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE
Headlight modulators, which cause the light to alternate between a higher and a lower intensity during the day, also increase conspicuity. Many modern street bikes are equipped with position running lamps in their front and/or rear turn signals. This may help other motorists to identify the vehicle as a motorcycle and to better judge its distance and speed. Few motorcycles have more than single-point rear lighting, though multiple lights at the rear would seem to offer similar benefits and also provide redundancy for the single taillight.
CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE!
Motorists are often distracted by items within their vehicles including cell phones. Lighting and lights that modulate such as offerings from Ciro 3D help grab motorist attention.
NEW PRODUCTS FROM CIRO 3D
- Latitude Tail Light and License Plate Holder with Lightstrike for Ultra/Limited
- Lighted License Plate Frame
- Tailo for Tour Pak
OUR FAVORITE CIRO 3D Lights
- Crown Tail Light with Lightstrike
- Latitude Tail Light and License Plate Holder with Lightstrike for Street Glide/Road Glide/Road King
- Vision X LED Headlight
- Fang Turn Signal Inserts
- Bag Blades
- Fang Headlight Bezel for Batwing
- Fang Headlight Bezeel for Sharknose
SEE OUR FULL LINE OF CIRO 3D LIGHTING HERE
NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED:
Sponsor-Ciro 3D
- CLICK HERE!
- Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing
- Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products
- Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation
Sponsor-RickRak
- CLICK HERE
- The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution
- Forget those messy straps and bungee cords
- Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag
Sponsor-Butt Buffer
- CLICK HERE
- Want to ride longer?
- Tired of a sore and achy ass?
- Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion?
New Patrons:
- Dennis Milford of Lawrence, Kansas
- Ray Stockton of Republic, Missouri
- Susan Rogers of Burleson, Texas
If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk.
Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation:
-
- Sean Cunningham of Little Neck, New York
- Vincent Aparicio of Deer Park, New York
- Jeanne Ward of Hudson, Florida
Join the Free Email Club!
If you appreciate this free information make sure to join the thousands of law abiding bikers that have already joined the free Email Club! You will be notified of new useful motorcycle content and techniques as we put them out. Join the Community now!
