ghostman
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posted October 05, 2007 11:02 AM
Helmet Light
Does anybody know if they make a helmet light for road use or if it is even legal in the state of virginia?
The issue is, I live in a very rural area and more often I don't get home till late at night. I'm cool on the highway, but more than likely, I would have up to an hours worth of rough and sometimes twisty back roads to travel. Most of them are unmarked.
I've been suprised too many times coming in and out of curves at night and now I'm looking forward to purchasing something that would help me see farther than where the bike is pointed.
Any suggestions would help.
Would be nice to find something that I could easily switch on and off remotely.
Any suggestions?
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BIGZXDADDY
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posted October 05, 2007 02:40 PM
definetly not legal in va., i'm a state insp. and very familiar with what is permisable lighting which in this state is not a whole hell of a lot. you will need to look into driving/fog lamps wired via relay to the dimmer switch so that they turn off when high beams are on. the real trick will be finding something dot approved that doesn't look like total ass on a 14. i ride on rural roads at night often also and the lows do leave a lot to be desired but the high beams are the best i've ever had on a bike by a long shot
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NinjaNick
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posted October 05, 2007 06:10 PM
It would be good if your riding your bike into some mines maybe. 
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ghostman
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posted October 05, 2007 06:13 PM
WELL THAT JUST SUCKS DOO-DOO!!!!
The high beams are nice though.
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Ojref
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posted October 05, 2007 06:47 PM
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WELL THAT JUST SUCKS DOO-DOO!!!!
The high beams are nice though.
You'd look like a dork with it on.
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ZX11D
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posted October 05, 2007 07:55 PM
Your best bet would be front fork mounted auxiliary driving beam lights.
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stevewfl
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posted October 05, 2007 08:08 PM
 Edited By: stevewfl on 5 Oct 2007 21:08
oh my, you mean people exceed the capabilities of their HEADLIGHTS, tell me it ain't so!?
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NinjaNick
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posted October 05, 2007 09:16 PM
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WELL THAT JUST SUCKS DOO-DOO!!!!
The high beams are nice though.
You'd look like a dork with it on.
That comment literally made me LOL! 
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bigdtd
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posted October 06, 2007 06:23 AM
cmon admit it you are late night poaching on the 14, you really have to lead 'em at speed
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ghostman
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posted October 06, 2007 08:01 AM
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WELL THAT JUST SUCKS DOO-DOO!!!!
The high beams are nice though.
You'd look like a dork with it on.
I'd give a DAMN as long as I make it home.
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Ranast
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posted October 06, 2007 01:40 PM
Edited By: Ranast on 6 Oct 2007 14:43
Get one of these or it's equivalent:
http://www.amazon.com/Compact-Super-Bright-LUXEON-LED-Flashlight/dp/B000HAZEMW/ref=pd_sim_hi_5/102-3978668-4956160?ie=UTF8&qid=1191706254&sr=8-4
Attach it to the side of your helmet (right around jaw line). Hop on your bike and adjust it accordingly.
Grab some rechargeable batteries
Just leave it on when you ride. When encountering traffic, just tilt your helmet down slightly to avoid blinding oncoming traffic.
Quick and dirty, and you won't look like a miner.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted October 06, 2007 06:37 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 6 Oct 2007 19:38
Assist --
Click here for the miner's light! LOL
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