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TCLOCS · 12-21-2012, 07:05 PM

I'm getting ready to purchase a Kriss Headlight Modulator. Have you had any experiences with this or similar products? Thanks

juliusc · 12-21-2012, 07:25 PM

I purchased a comagination headlight modulator 6 years ago . It was very easy to install. It took about 15 minutes. You will find that a headlight modulator is the best way to make your ride as safe as possible. The people driving cars and trucks actually take notice of you. Good luck.

metalguy · 12-22-2012, 02:54 AM

Great way to make the cagers mad at you. You are better off getting improved lighting for safety instead of a gimmick.-------Metalguy

juliusc · 12-22-2012, 10:20 AM

I have had this modulator for 6 years and I have never had a problem with anyone on the road , and I ride primarily in New York state where everyone is nuts. This is a very good thing to have for safety.

brewman · 12-22-2012, 10:32 AM

+1 on the comagination modulator.

The human eye/brain are very responsive to changes in light intensity, and a person's eyes and thought processes are naturally attracted to a flickering light. I believe a modulated headlight is the by far and away the most effective way to improve your chances of being noticed.

http://pixelstand.blogspot.com/2011/...ng-lights.html

lazyboy · 12-22-2012, 10:38 AM

They do get you noticed but they irritate me so much when they're coming at me I refuse to put one on my bike! I wear a bright yellow riding jacket or vest and will go with a light bar!

adlowe · 12-22-2012, 10:47 AM

+1 on the Comagination modulator.

Kisan also makes a good one.

Some folks here had troubles with modulators from Biker Buddy. I don't know how those issues got resolved but I believe BB updated the product to eliminate the problems.

TCLOCS · 12-22-2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks much for the comments. I wasn't aware of the Coimagination product...I'll have to look into it.

Earthling789 · 12-22-2012, 02:21 PM

I never cared for a modulator... prefer light-bar and/or extra lights mounted on the highway bar for more visibility (for me to see at night and so other drivers take notice day or night, too).

But honestly, even if you have a siren and flashing red/blue lights on your bike, most cage drivers will still swear they never saw you... THE BEST SAFETY is staying alert and being defensive / pro-active when riding...

adlowe · 12-22-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Earthling789

But honestly, even if you have a siren and flashing red/blue lights on your bike, most cage drivers will still swear they never saw you...

If they tell the cop anything else* the cop will hook them up with handcuffs and haul them off.

* For example: "I saw the bike but I knew it was smaller than my car so he'd be the one to suffer. That's why I pulled out in front of him."

12-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
TCLOCS Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 49	Headlight Modulators I'm getting ready to purchase a Kriss Headlight Modulator. Have you had any experiences with this or similar products? Thanks

12-21-2012, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
juliusc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 273	I purchased a comagination headlight modulator 6 years ago . It was very easy to install. It took about 15 minutes. You will find that a headlight modulator is the best way to make your ride as safe as possible. The people driving cars and trucks actually take notice of you. Good luck. __________________ I am 65 yers old and I am getting back into motorcycles after 30 years.

12-22-2012, 02:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
metalguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,319	Great way to make the cagers mad at you. You are better off getting improved lighting for safety instead of a gimmick.-------Metalguy __________________ 2010 Crossroads.

12-22-2012, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
juliusc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 273	I have had this modulator for 6 years and I have never had a problem with anyone on the road , and I ride primarily in New York state where everyone is nuts. This is a very good thing to have for safety. __________________ I am 65 yers old and I am getting back into motorcycles after 30 years.

12-22-2012, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
brewman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 130	+1 on the comagination modulator. The human eye/brain are very responsive to changes in light intensity, and a person's eyes and thought processes are naturally attracted to a flickering light. I believe a modulated headlight is the by far and away the most effective way to improve your chances of being noticed. http://pixelstand.blogspot.com/2011/...ng-lights.html __________________ 2002 Honda Shadow Sabre - National Cycle Switchblade Shorty Windshield - National Cycle Hand Deflectors - Stebel Nautilus Compact Horn - Hyper-Lites Brake/Run Flashing Lights - Comagination VisiPath Headlight Modulator - Volar 3" Forward Controls - Heat Demon Internal Grip Heaters - Kuryakyn ISO Grips Last edited by brewman; 12-22-2012 at 10:35 AM.

12-22-2012, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
adlowe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 5,922	+1 on the Comagination modulator. Kisan also makes a good one. Some folks here had troubles with modulators from Biker Buddy. I don't know how those issues got resolved but I believe BB updated the product to eliminate the problems. __________________ Art's 1999 Shadow 1100 ACE . Ride bell by Dr. Bob's Patient

12-22-2012, 12:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
TCLOCS Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 49	Headlight Modulator Thanks much for the comments. I wasn't aware of the Coimagination product...I'll have to look into it.

12-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Earthling789 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine, Kentucky Posts: 972	I never cared for a modulator... prefer light-bar and/or extra lights mounted on the highway bar for more visibility (for me to see at night and so other drivers take notice day or night, too). But honestly, even if you have a siren and flashing red/blue lights on your bike, most cage drivers will still swear they never saw you... THE BEST SAFETY is staying alert and being defensive / pro-active when riding... __________________ Current - 2002 VT1100C2 Sabre 1985 VT700C Shadow 1999 CB750 NightHawk (son's ride) "The Hardest Part About a Zombie Apocalypse, Will Be Pretending I'm Not Excited"

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