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elementalist · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject: LED Lights?

How do we feel about these? I'm thinking more from a safety point of view - the missus nags me about being as visible as possible, but I don't want to wear one of them dayglo vests (I feel geeky enough using my scotchbrite armbands).

So, I was wondering about lights, but I've not seen many (any?) of you guys using extra lights, even for 'fashion'. I can see how they might be a bit too 'buy racer' if not used subtley, but are they considered w@nky in general or summink? Laughing

I've googled around and found lots of examples of folks using LED light clusters or strips - in fact I've found so much info, I'm bamboozled!

Anyone done any of this? I'm thinking, as I say, about safety so would like something that makes me more visible (even in daylight?) but not like I'm a twelve-year-old trying to be the Night Rider (not that a twelve-year-old would know who Night Rider was).

Maybe some weirdly phased clusters in the front grill and some white LEDs facing the road by the front wheels and red LEDs facing the road by the back wheel and a couple of blue strips on the sides?

Still need more visibility high up, but short of wrapping Christmas tree lights around my shoulders I'm unsure what to do there... Lights on the end of the handlebars?...
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CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

You cant have blue anywhere... even the sides. Wink

elementalist · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:22 pm Post subject:

Well, white then Smile

Any thoughts on what to do Mr T? Perhaps just buy a load of mini bicycle lights and pin them to my jacket? Shocked

Hmm
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elementalist · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

Blackpool Paul · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject:

What you need is a suit like TRON
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elementalist · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject:

Ooooo that would be nice!

Oops... that sounded a bit ghey...

Anyone remember Automan?...
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smudger · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject:

Automan with the car that could turn at right angles...

Seriously though for hi viz get a hi viz vest, you can throw it on for your commute, particularly like this time of year when travelling at dusky times... and quickly take it off if you see someone you know Wink

I use one at this time of year, but don't when away for the weekend etc....
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aa-gts · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject:

Gotta say I agree with the HiViz argument - I'd rather look a geek and stay safe than lay in hospital wishing the car driver had seen me!

Maver · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

i agree

go with the Hi Viz, lots cheaper than wiring all sorts of silly lights to your scooter and there's nothing gay about wanting to make it home to the mrs in one piece Wink

actually i think the lights are more gay than the HI Viz Wink

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harrysgame · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

Nothing wrong with Hi Viz jackets or Belts.

Silly lights all over a GTS just wont look right in my opinion.

smudger · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject:

Pintpot · Joined: 02 Dec 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Lowton, Lancashire

I use my GTS for work most of the time and use a HiViz vest, nothing geeky about it as nearly every 2 wheeled commuter I see has a hi-viz jacket/vest on especially this time of year.

I wear a camourflage jacket under my HiViz vest just to confuse the motorists though Cool

smudger · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject: