My bike came with a modulator on the high beam. So the light only flashes when the high beam is turned on and there is a light monitor to turn off the modulator in the evening. It would seem to make more sense to have the modulator on the low beam. That way it's always on and it seems like the combo of the high beam and the modulator might really suck for other motorists. Your thoughts?
Not only that, but check the federal statute and also your state/local laws. In Washington State the modulator must be in the high beam only. Your state may vary. It is a good idea to carry a printed copy of the modulator laws with your vehicle paperwork. I got pulled over by a local LEO a few years ago on my Connie and he said he'd be a cop for 18 years and had never heard of a modulator, and said flashing headlights are only for LEO's and emergency vehicles. He thought I was flashing my headlight at him to get his attention for something. He was very nice about being educated once I showed him the paperwork.
Modulators seem to be dying out in popularity around here. They are too often put on bikes with excellent, very bright lights (Goldwings, for example) and they're so bright that they're annoying. I find myself naturally looking away before I get a feel for the distance and closing rate. I understand how important conspicutity is, but I don't like headlight modulators.
Law enforcement are the only ones allowed to have left-right alternating wig-wag headlight flash pattern.
I'm not sold on them yet. I've had a couple people pulling out in front of me lately and I wonder if they think I'm flashing to let them go.
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