Re: [ST] Interesting tail light bulbs

[Neil Lindsey <Neil.Lindsey@xxxxxxx>]

Sorry Chris, but I have to disagree.  The stop lamp flasher that I
installed years ago mimics what I would have been forced to do manually.

Mine doesn't flash at all when the brakes have not been applied, and
when I do, it blinks quickly 3 or 4 times to grab the attention of the
guy behind you (just like they recommend that you do manually), and then
come on solid for several more seconds seconds.

The cycle repeats if you continue to apply the brakes, which is a good
way to avoid being punted across an intersection from behind while
you're waiting for a light to change.

This is not something that is going to mesmerize anyone.  I'm not sure
what you'd be worried about if they blink a few times while you hold the
brakes on as you shift into gear.  You'd still want to be sure that the
guy coming up behind you notices that you are about to pull away.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion though, even when it is wrong  :0)

Cheers,
Neil

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Harwood" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 11:23 AM
Subject: RE: [ST] Interesting tail light bulbs


> I'm afraid I don't think there's any substitute for the manual
approach.
>  They're still going to do it when you apply the brakes on the level
as
> you drop it into gear to pull away!  Now if it were linked to road
speed
> that might be another matter.
>
> Chris Harwood
> 00 RS
>
> >>> rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx 22/09/2005 18:15:12 >>>
> > Anyone have any experience with these?  The description makes it
> sound like a good idea for visibility. http://tinyurl.com/azvvs  <
>
> Jeremy,
> A friend had one in his Guzzi V11.  No doubt it was more visible BUT
> at the same time *very* distracting to following riders - sort of the
> reverse of having a bike with a headlight modulator following you.  I
> prefer the devices which pulse the brake lights a few times when the
> brakes are applied, like this one:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/9mdse
>
> --
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> '01 Sprint ST
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