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Old 01-12-2021, 03:51 AM   #1
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I ride also.....

....and that is why I hate DRLs.

In the old days before this stupid DRL trend, people would “see” me on my Ducati.

Now, even with my headlight modulator, people don’t notice me as much because of all the damn cars with light on.

It was never a problem. If you were on a two lane road and the visibility made it more likely that someone would pull out to pass and hit you head on because they didn’t see you, you just reached down and turned your lights on.

But this Nanny State has everyone scared of everything.

Also, I am into astronomy, and in the old days everyone could drive up to the telescopes at night and not ruin your night vision.

Now, all the damn cars have lights that can’t be turned off.

And let’s not even talk about parking under the bridge with a girl in secret.

Get off my lawn!

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Old 01-13-2021, 05:50 AM   #2
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“Get off my lawn” 😆 my thoughts exactly!

Never thought about that - yes, when I first started riding in the 70’s you’re right my Honda CB750 with that bright round headlight (and headers) helped people know I was coming. You did not even mention texting which drives my wife crazy when on the back - she’s been known to yell at distracted drivers as we pass and won’t ride much anymore due to too many close calls.

As for the Boxster DRLs if there is a way for me to know those 1300LM won’t do any damage in housing I might just leave it bright and visible. I can’t tell from touch along how hot is too hot I know the OEM halogen bulbs threw some heat but they were not operational all the time. 🕯
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Old 01-15-2021, 05:08 AM   #3
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Can’t speak to reliability for some time but I like what I saw yesterday from the SBLED even with the lower lumens. Was bright during daylight; walked down the street to replicate oncoming traffic viewpoint and could spot the car easily. Not as bright obviously but still bright with good front projection. Have not tried as fogs and probably won’t rely on that functionality...

For a DRL hack perspective LED solution, I am happy and give this bulb two thumbs up!

https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-and-subminiature-bulbs/h7-led-daytime-running-light-bulb-260-lumens/1583/3660/
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