Safety question

[Gene]

 We all want to be safer on the road, and many of our bikes have headlights that are permanently on. One other safety-related mod that comes to mind are LED replacement lighting. I for one, would like to change several things out on my bike. One, a LED headlight that doesn't burn out in several hundred miles. And several ways to make drivers more aware of me, such as pulsing headlights/tailights. Anyone done this? Any other safety-related mods you know of?

 

[Bob H]

I have these front and rear https://skenelights.com/Photon-Blaster-Alert-and-Turn-Signals_p_50.html
Not cheap - but they are unique in the way they flicker.

I put some LED spot lights up front that are no longer available on Amazon, they were cheap and super bright. I'm sure there are others available.

I replaced my tail light - brake light bulbs with these, they flash when apply brake and work well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RSHZVYJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also wear hi-viz jacket and helmet, I look like a clown going down the road but people see me a lot more than they did before.

Also a LED headlight with high beams on at same time as lows. I turn the high's off at night but leave them on during the day, as many motorcycles do.
https://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27270C-Headlamp/dp/B007K8AA7I
This was an expensive headlight - but there are others that cost a lot more.

[mollusc]

I'm pretty sure that ALL Nighthawks have permanent headlights.  I know it has been required in all US states since like 1976.

My 700S takes H4 bulbs; not sure about other Nighthawks.  I have these in the H4 version in my Land Rover:  https://auxbeam.com/products/spu00174?sscid=41k7_gtiv5
They work really well, without any modifications.

That said, I still have a standard auto bulb on my bike, BUT I am running relay-switched power to the front headshell.  I use that source to power relays for both headlight beams, the horn, and a dual USB outlet for GPS and phone.  The better power supply noticeably increases the headlight output.

[DesertDragon]

Best safety addition IMHO is the addition of an ACTUAL horn(s), rather than the maybe wake the sleeping dog beeper.
After adding dual Fiamms, I can't tell you how many times I've gotten the attention of an otherwise brain dead driver.