mike wilson Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 I was sat behind a bike at some traffic lights last night. He seemed to have a fault in his brake light, as it was intermittenly flashing and fading. Took me about 5-10 seconds to realise that he had an LED rear light, standard brakelight sized, with one part of it flashing orange as an indicator. Now if I, sitting right behind him, can't work out immediately that he is indicating a maneouver, how the Hell is Joe or Joan Sixpack going to do it on a wet night at 70mph? I see a Subaru suppository in his future, WRX lookalikes being the racer of choice in this locality. My preference is for separate indicators, spaced as far apart as possible. Although there is a fashion for micro lights, bunched as close together as possible, his (I am assuming maleness) setup is probably illegal here. m
Guest Nogbad Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 Yep, conventional lights with maximum separation for me too! Apparently there was some TRRL study on day riding lights that recommended 5W white lights as high as the construction and use regs allowed and separated by about 400mm. Apparently the human brain is programmed genetically to recognise this configuration as a charging bison..... or something....
mike wilson Posted June 14, 2006 Author Posted June 14, 2006 Yep, conventional lights with maximum separation for me too! Apparently there was some TRRL study on day riding lights that recommended 5W white lights as high as the construction and use regs allowed and separated by about 400mm. Apparently the human brain is programmed genetically to recognise this configuration as a charging bison..... or something.... 92010[/snapback] C&U regs seem to be forgotten documents. Implementation of them would take most modern bikes off the road immediately. You haven't seen me on a bike. Don't need lights to look like a charging bison. 8-) m
mdude Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 same with hooters. we recognize them cause theyre in the right height and its in our genes...
mike wilson Posted June 14, 2006 Author Posted June 14, 2006 same with hooters. we recognize them cause theyre in the right height and its in our genes... 92020[/snapback] I thought it was because of the noise they make when you press the button........
Guest Nogbad Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 I thought it was because of the noise they make when you press the button........ 92027[/snapback] Sort of "Oooohhhh" "Do that again" sound?
Van Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 Sort of "Oooohhhh" "Do that again" sound? 92031[/snapback] hmmm only if you push them in the right sequince at the right time otherwise you hear a rather fearfull noise, sort of like a mad yell or rant, followed by a slap, and in some cases a kick to the bollocks! ...stewardship of said buttons seem to be one of the key issues Cheers Van
mike wilson Posted June 14, 2006 Author Posted June 14, 2006 ...stewardship of said buttons seem to be one of the key issues You mean it's better if you push your own??????
Guest Nogbad Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 You mean it's better if you push your own?????? 92040[/snapback] Kinky!
gargoyle Posted June 14, 2006 Posted June 14, 2006 same with hooters. we recognize them cause theyre in the right height and its in our genes... 92020[/snapback] Chicken wings???
macguzzi Posted June 17, 2006 Posted June 17, 2006 I now notice most modern cars rear lights very hard to see, especially if the Sun is shining on them, idicators are impossible, I've almost rear ended a few recently, time for the saftey guys to have a clamp down. I do not really see how these pass current legislation.
mike wilson Posted June 18, 2006 Author Posted June 18, 2006 I now notice most modern cars rear lights very hard to see, especially if the Sun is shining on them, idicators are impossible, I've almost rear ended a few recently, time for the saftey guys to have a clamp down. I do not really see how these pass current legislation. 92411[/snapback] In very sunny weather and when the sun is low in the sky, I try always to give a hand signal as well as use the indicators. Removes any semblance of doubt. If the person it is aimed at understands hand signals........ mike
Guest Nogbad Posted June 18, 2006 Posted June 18, 2006 In very sunny weather and when the sun is low in the sky, I try always to give a hand signal as well as use the indicators. Removes any semblance of doubt. If the person it is aimed at understands hand signals........ mike 92515[/snapback] Are hand signals in the driving test at all these days?
slug Posted June 18, 2006 Posted June 18, 2006 Are hand signals in the driving test at all these days? 92516[/snapback] In the state I live in they are... Quick, what's this one?
Guest Nogbad Posted June 18, 2006 Posted June 18, 2006 In the state I live in they are... Quick, what's this one? 92524[/snapback] "Sit on my finger, babe, and let me tickle your intimates"??
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