Rush Hour Precautions during first week of Day Light Saving Time Change

[ZX600]

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Agree with you, I was referring to the ones used 100% of the time. I think is dangerous for others as a distraction.

Seems a little extreme.................

I've had a modulator for about 8 - 10 years and I believe its very effective. I only use it when..............

• Approaching an intersection with vehicles waiting to turn left across my path
• Approaching an intersection with vehicles waiting at a stop sign to drive across the road I'm on or waiting to turn right
• When passing on secondary roads, especially if I'm passing 2 vehicles at a time
• On an undivided road/highway when a long line of impatience drivers is approaching behind a slow poke.
• When I see a car stopped by the side of the road, maybe waiting to do a U turn in front of me

When used selectively, as per above types of situations, I think a modulator can be a very effective tool along with my usual defensive riding techniques.

People who have a modulator on 100% of the time are annoying, especially if you're riding/driving ahead of them on the 401. This said, it does make them more visible.

 

[Flywheel]

Had a modulator on my first bike. The few people that noticed had no idea what it was. Assuming that adding to the confusion of Toronto's already confused motorists wasn't a good idea, I removed it and rode more defensively.

What really seemed to make a non-obnoxious difference was the amber running/signal lights on my ZZR600. That seemed to snap a few drivers out of daydreaming at intersections.

Aren't poorly installed HID kits running hi-beams the weapon of choice for GTAMers?

 

[daught]

I remember a driver's excuse for turning left in front of a bike with a modulator was that she thought the biker was flashing his light to say go ahead.


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