Lighting Strike Lights

[bohomus]

Anyone ever used or know anything about Lighting Strike crash avoidance lights?

www.getlightingstrike.com

[87Trike1200]

Link correction... http://getlightningstrike.com/

[rrunner]

Better check local laws before using these on your machine. These look like the warning lights I have mounted on my tow truck and may only be used by emergency vehicles.

[rhino 2]

Better check local laws before using these on your machine. These look like the warning lights I have mounted on my tow truck and may only be used by emergency vehicles.

They are illegal on a non emergency vehicle...
If your parked/stuck on the side of a road then that's ok, But most bikes come with 4 Ways so why not just use them??
Then there's the annoyance factor.. 800 pound bike Vs. 3,500 pound car...

[bohomus]

Thanks for the replies.

It never dawned on me that it would be illegal to have flashing lights on my trike. I don't know if it is or not in my state but now that I think about it, I bet it is. It just seems like a good idea to me. I wonder if it was white lights blinking rather than the amber ones if that might make a difference?

What would the annoyance factor be? Why would anyone be irritated about trying to make yourself more visible on a trike?

Rhino, I'm not sure what what you mean by 4 ways.

[rmrc51]

I was also interested in these lights so I mentioned these lights to one of the police officers. He told me that as long as the lights were not blue (I'd have the yellow/amber) and I'd only have them on for a short time, he felt that there would be no issues with them. The only reason I didn't get them is that I'd have to disable my CB talk button to act as the switch as there doesn't seem to be any other easy way to install a button to activate them on a GoldWing.

[87Trike1200]

I was under the impression that the only "illegal" flashing lights were red, blue, and maybe amber. I have 2 VERY bright 6" LED strip lights on the front of my trike controlled by a "fingertip" switch by my left hand. The flashing is controlled by a "Sho-Me" (brand) electronic controller. They are usually only used a few seconds at a time to raise awareness to other drivers that I'm there, so that "hopefully" they won't turn, pull out, or whatever, into my path.

I'm for anything the makes the "other guy" aware of my presence. The lights are turned on for only brief, short bursts and I would be surprised if they were declared "illegal". So far, no problem...

This set-up was not a "kit", but rather something I put together from parts. Total investment, under $50.

[0pini0nated]

I installed / use modulator headlights on all my bikes. They're on all the time during daylight (unless I turn the headlight to low-beam for some reason.)

They're already federally-approved in the United States, and best of all, you don't have to recognize and react by hitting a button.

Just my 2¢...

[Sully]

FYI........ A friend of mine had one of those flashing head light contols, where the head light always flashed, and he took it off because with his head light flashing a lot of people were pulling out in front of him, he thinks they thought he was giving them the signal to go ahead.

[87Trike1200]

I installed / use modulator headlights on all my bikes. They're on all the time during daylight (unless I turn the headlight to low-beam for some reason.)

They're already federally-approved in the United States, and best of all, you don't have to recognize and react by hitting a button.

Just my 2¢...

Yes - I agree. I also have a modulating headlight. The LED lights previously referred to, are additional, supplementary front end lighting and have nothing to do with the headlight. In addition to the modulating headlight (not operational at night), I have (4) - 3" LED driving lights (on all the time) as well as the switchable "strip lights" referred to earlier. I believe anything I can do to "catch the eye" of someone who may "decide" to run into me, is worth the effort...



- - (strip LED's not installed at time of this photo) - -

When the "other guy cuts you off, turns left in front of you, pulls into your path from a driveway or side street and whacks into you, the 1st thing they say is, "I never saw the motorcycle". I try to do anything I can to take away that excuse.

[rhino 2]

Thanks for the replies.


Rhino, I'm not sure what what you mean by 4 ways.

Emergency flashes [AKA 4 ways]. All 4 signal light's flash..

[cscsonny]

I am a firm believer in my motorcycle being visible,mostly in daytime.
I don't have Lightning Strike,because I couldn't mount them without attaching to a body panel.
I do have another system(paid $100 on sale) that I mounted inside the upper faring position (orange) lights.In daytime when used,they are brighter than headlight and I believe effective the few times used.
In my state many different vehicles are using either flashing yellow or orange/yellow strobes.
School buses now have a white or yellow strobe on top running all the time.Funeral cars now use yellow strobes as does "wide load"escort vehicles,and others.
Tow trucks are not considered "emergency"vehicles and lots run yellow strobes even towing vehicles to a salvage yard.
All run these lights as a "caution beware"light only.
Nowhere have I found ,or asked,that a caution strobe system on the front of my motorcycle is illegal.The only time I have ever let them on for a length of time was in a parade.
I believe,for what it's worth,they are more effective than modulating headlight.Just my opinion.

[3 4 the road]

I installed / use modulator headlights on all my bikes. They're on all the time during daylight (unless I turn the headlight to low-beam for some reason.)

They're already federally-approved in the United States, and best of all, you don't have to recognize and react by hitting a button.

Just my 2¢...

Ditto on the headlight modulators.

I have had mine for about 3 months now, and cannot believe how effective they are. I frequently see people waiting much longer than necessary to let me pass them, because of the flashing headlights. I have had a couple of people actually pull off the road and let me pass them. I assume they think I am some kind of emergency vehicle. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, but I sure appreciate the extra visibility they give me.

Anything to help being seen!!

[bohomus]

Thanks for the replies. I ordered the kit. I'll let you know how I like it when I get it.

[Lightning Strike]

Hey everybody...Lightning Strike checking in here. If you have any questions or comments, we are glad to reply. Our goal is keeping you safe and becoming visible where otherwise drivers may not see you. The extra blast of light does get you noticed for sure. But use it only when you need it. We do not recommend driving with them on full-time. That may cause unnecessary distraction for drivers. We have mounting systems for most models including Goldwing and Harley Davidson. We also have a system for the back, called Flashback. It will automatically flash our red LED when you apply your brake.

It will automatically turn off after about 2 seconds. It is designed to get the attention of a driver behind you to let themk now you are braking. It is not a brake light. It comes in different mounting options., including a license plate option. Our products may not be legal in all areas. Make sure to check your local laws. Please visit our website at http:\\www.getlightningstrike.com. great videos if you click the media tab.

[bohomus]

I got my lights mounted. I really like them. I love the idea of another way to make myself more visual to traffic. I definitely think it was worth the money.

[scribe5]

I installed / use modulator headlights on all my bikes. They're on all the time during daylight (unless I turn the headlight to low-beam for some reason.)

They're already federally-approved in the United States, and best of all, you don't have to recognize and react by hitting a button.

Just my 2¢...

I have the Kisan modulators on mine and have used them for years. Good insurance....I turn them off when I am stopped in traffic and behind someone. Otherwise they stay lit. And yes, they are legal.