Led Spinny tail light...anybody tried it?

[Guest Coasty]

Saw this on e-bay. Was wondering if anybody has tried it. I am wanting to add more light to the rear end and this looks like a inexpensive add on.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPINNY-LED-Yamaha-Royal-Star-Venture-Midnight-Silverado_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ013QQitemZ230242057354QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[dynodon]

Sometimes more is just too much. When I see those flashing brake lights on motorcycles as I drive or ride, I don't get the feeling that it is making me or them any safer, it is more like "ohhh, look at the pretty flashy thing" Kind of a minor hypnotized feeling.

 

OK, my wife will say it doesn't take a lot to entertain me sometimes, but if I want someone's attention as they come up behind me, I flash my brake lights myself and my own unique "pattern" is more attention grabbing than a repeating pattern. A pattern is almost instantly recognized as not being done by the rider, but by the device.

 

The best device to prevent getting run over from behind is your own attention to detail and what is going on around you.

 

I would like to see a study of drivers to see if this type of device really does make people stop sooner or wake up from a daydream. My guess is no.

[Squeeze]

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The best device to prevent getting run over from behind is your own attention to detail and what is going on around you.

 

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Well, i thought that the Best Device to avoid getting run over from behind is the twist on the Throttle Grip ? ?

 

:rotf::rotf:

 

Other than this, i second your Statement

[SaltyDawg]

I would check with your state LEO's to see if this is illegal. Most states outlaw spinning red/blue lights except for LEO's and emergency services.

[mikentinamidnight]

i had one on my bike and squidley said that it was very hard to see so on our next stop i bought a bulb and changed it back and he said it was much better with the stock bulb.

 

mike

[Guest Coasty]

After further investigation I don't believe this particular led bulb will be what I want. On the RSTD the bulb mounts vertical. In order for the led spinney bulb to be effective it should mount horizontal with the led's facing to the rear....not up. As far as does it make others notice you....well I agree that is a debateable subject but IMHO the more lights the better. Al least it make me feel better. Thanks for the input.

[bongobobny]

I agree with your "More lights the better" statement. IMO I would love to have my ride light up like a cruise ship...

[BOO]

Well, i thought that the Best Device to avoid getting run over from behind is the twist on the Throttle Grip ? ?

 

:rotf::rotf:

 

Other than this, i second your Statement

Absolutely, attention to what's going on around you and the Throttle, providing you have room to get away from the guy behind you.

Jerry

[dynodon]

I understand and appreciate the twist on the throttle comment, and took it as intended, but I was thinking in terms of sitting in traffic at a stop light or when blocked in and someone is coming up from behind. Twisting on the throttle isn't always possible or safe.

 

Otherwise though, I LOVE twisting the throttle of my Gen I! LOL