Looking at both clips (and expecting the bike) it looks like both are very visible, but I'm sure that a pulsing light will get your attention quicker when you're just glancing.
What about the bulb's life, does the modulating effect shorten it's life? Or does it even extend it?
@pjdaprinz I wondered the same thing, so I asked the manufacturer about that and he told me he didn't think the modulator would either shorten nor extend the life of the bulb. Numerous studies have shown that a blinking (or pulsing) light attracts the human eye more than a comparison steady light. That is why all emergency vehicles (police, fire, rescue, EMT, etc) have all their emergency lights and headlights flashing by numerous means. It makes them "standout" and much more noticeable.
I just got a Ninja 250 and definitely plan to install a modulator. But what about the rear and sides? For the sides, some people say loud pipes, but others say that's a crock. What about a modulator for the rear taillight?
Although a motorist probably thinks that the guy on the motorcycle has a loose wire or something, the fact is that he noticed them. And that's what you want.
Looking at both clips (and expecting the bike) it looks like both are very visible, but I'm sure that a pulsing light will get your attention quicker when you're just glancing.
What about the bulb's life, does the modulating effect shorten it's life? Or does it even extend it?
pjdaprinz 1 year ago
@pjdaprinz I wondered the same thing, so I asked the manufacturer about that and he told me he didn't think the modulator would either shorten nor extend the life of the bulb. Numerous studies have shown that a blinking (or pulsing) light attracts the human eye more than a comparison steady light. That is why all emergency vehicles (police, fire, rescue, EMT, etc) have all their emergency lights and headlights flashing by numerous means. It makes them "standout" and much more noticeable.
HuachucaGuy 1 year ago
I just got a Ninja 250 and definitely plan to install a modulator. But what about the rear and sides? For the sides, some people say loud pipes, but others say that's a crock. What about a modulator for the rear taillight?
n4mwd 1 year ago
Although a motorist probably thinks that the guy on the motorcycle has a loose wire or something, the fact is that he noticed them. And that's what you want.
n4mwd 1 year ago
@n4mwd Exactly, that's the point, you're more noticeable to cagers.
HuachucaGuy 1 year ago
Oops, guess I didn’t actually answer your question...Wish YT would allow comment editing. Modulated was much more noticeable!
RC62 1 year ago
@RC62 Thanks for your comment!
HuachucaGuy 1 year ago
Anything that helps others see you (and is legal) is a good thing in my book! :^)
RC62 1 year ago
I'm all about high viz. Certainly cant hurt.
Ride safe!
cdwolf 1 year ago
@cdwolf Yep! Thanks for watching!
HuachucaGuy 1 year ago
I can't give a non-bias answer. I also have mod's on ALF. I personally think you get noticed Still ride defensive but I really think they help.
theSMYRNAcowboy 1 year ago
@theSMYRNAcowboy I agree and I know that people in cars can see you much easier.
HuachucaGuy 1 year ago