Hey @TWOWHEELD hows it going 🙂 another good video! I like to be seen, so i put LED headlights in my bikes. On my Shadows, i replace my front turn signal bulbs with LED bulbs that are white when the turn signal is off (running lights), and amber when on (turn signal). And i replace the amber lenses with white lenses, that way there are 3 LED white lights illuminated at all times, except when i put the turn signal (and forget to turn it off lol). The turn signals go from white to amber. Not only does help me be seen, but it looks really cool, too. hmm, maybe i will do a video to let you see it in action. Also, i do NOT flash my brights to cars that are waiting to turn onto the road because flashing brights is also permission to go ahead in front of me. kinda like sitting a four way stop and someone flashes the brights, or if a car on the interstate has the turn signal on, usually means 'go ahead and turn into my lane'. of course for oncoming traffic it is a warning, like 'look out for the speed trap' or something like that.
That’s good you point that out! I never really gave much thought to the flashing to give permission to go! I will have to keep an eye on this in the comments. I like what you did with brightening up the front of the bike! I should do the same. I for sure would forget to shut the blinkers off the same amount. 😂
Maybe it's a stupid question, but I bought this exact same motorcycle just fuel injected and I can't find any compartment to store my first aid or any tools or anything. Is there something under those side covers?
weaving isn't making you more visible. Matter of fact, it could potentially cause you to lose control and crash, given the right circumstances. Your high beam is clearly more visible then you weaving around.
Yes, the high beam was definitely more visible. I made sure to insert that text in the video after performing the experiment and reviewing it during editing. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Yeah, the wiggle doesn’t show as much as I thought it would. Not with this bike anyways. The flashing definitely gets attention. I may have to do the same test on one of the other bikes. Thanks for watching!
I honestly get in the mindset everyone is out to kill me so im an asshole when i ride i cut threw traffic lane split and speed when i ride the sped limit i get so many close calls its crazy
Yeah, it’s a good mindset to have. That we are invisible and they are all out to kill us! In the previous Shadowday video, I talked a bit about some things I do to stay safe as possible. Thanks for watching! Ride safe!
What method, if any, do you use to be seen better on the road? Leave us your comments below!
I know when I get a motorcycle I'll definitely try these tips for sure thank you for the demostration
You’re welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
love your motorcycle related content
Thanks, man!
Great video!!!! Never thought about flashing my lights. Its seems to be more visible .
Thanks! Yeah, I though doing a quick little wiggle flickered the lights more than it did. The high beam flashing seemed to work the best!
I always run my high beams In the daytime to be seen. If you notice when you flash your lights, on high beams you are very visible.
Very much so! It’s amazing how much the high beam shows! I might start adopting the high beams on during the day trick! Thanks for your comment!
Hey @TWOWHEELD hows it going 🙂 another good video! I like to be seen, so i put LED headlights in my bikes. On my Shadows, i replace my front turn signal bulbs with LED bulbs that are white when the turn signal is off (running lights), and amber when on (turn signal). And i replace the amber lenses with white lenses, that way there are 3 LED white lights illuminated at all times, except when i put the turn signal (and forget to turn it off lol). The turn signals go from white to amber. Not only does help me be seen, but it looks really cool, too. hmm, maybe i will do a video to let you see it in action. Also, i do NOT flash my brights to cars that are waiting to turn onto the road because flashing brights is also permission to go ahead in front of me. kinda like sitting a four way stop and someone flashes the brights, or if a car on the interstate has the turn signal on, usually means 'go ahead and turn into my lane'. of course for oncoming traffic it is a warning, like 'look out for the speed trap' or something like that.
That’s good you point that out! I never really gave much thought to the flashing to give permission to go! I will have to keep an eye on this in the comments. I like what you did with brightening up the front of the bike! I should do the same. I for sure would forget to shut the blinkers off the same amount. 😂
At night, white underglow LEDs and headlights. During the day, use your horn and exhaust, and be careful at intersections and any merging areas.
Underglow would be really nice! Thank you for your comment! We appreciate your input to the community! Ride safe!
Maybe it's a stupid question, but I bought this exact same motorcycle just fuel injected and I can't find any compartment to store my first aid or any tools or anything. Is there something under those side covers?
weaving isn't making you more visible. Matter of fact, it could potentially cause you to lose control and crash, given the right circumstances. Your high beam is clearly more visible then you weaving around.
Yes, the high beam was definitely more visible. I made sure to insert that text in the video after performing the experiment and reviewing it during editing. Thank you for watching and commenting!
High beam on daytime, wearing Japan or European spec reflective vest for construction.
High beam during the day is beginning the common trend I am seeing.
Yeah that wiggle does nothing. The flashing seems to do more. I wiggle much more when presenting.
Yeah, the wiggle doesn’t show as much as I thought it would. Not with this bike anyways. The flashing definitely gets attention. I may have to do the same test on one of the other bikes. Thanks for watching!
I honestly get in the mindset everyone is out to kill me so im an asshole when i ride i cut threw traffic lane split and speed when i ride the sped limit i get so many close calls its crazy
Yeah, it’s a good mindset to have. That we are invisible and they are all out to kill us! In the previous Shadowday video, I talked a bit about some things I do to stay safe as possible.
Thanks for watching! Ride safe!
@@TWOWHEELD thanks you 2
Hey, if you have life insurance please list me as the primary beneficiary? Hahahaha
@@JackTatum-yw2hr don't have life insurance since I'm old and single lol