Please read Consumer Reports' article this month on HID lighting. I don't believe you REALLY want to blind oncoming drivers while riding your motorcycle. I...
I suggest using LED taillights and turn signals to reduce power usage and leave the stock headlight to avoid blinding oncoming (large and heavy) drivers. -bro...
new, stock Bike is relatively smooth - tank shakes like a wet dog. ... From: stiffwood1673 [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003...
" My bike rolled over 1000 miles today." Did it get dented up pretty bad... a thousand mile rollover would beat the shit out of an X... ehehehe Coffees good...
It's May 1.... Less than 23 days to the Memorial Day rides both on the West Coast and the East Coast!!! West Coasters... Have you called Bobby and Linda and...
I heard (or read) somewhere that the NHTSB receives more (by far) complaints on the HID lights than any other issue. I may be exaggerating a bit, but it may...
well I ain't convertin' mine. The last thing I want is a blinded cager coming my way! ... From: Excelsior-Henderson Super X [mailto:ehrbj@...] Sent:...
Our local news just ran a story on this topic last night. They did mention the part about the number of complaints received every year. Similar complaints...
In all fairness, I am certain that people do abuse HID lights as I see them in the lowered Boy Racer cars and usually with their high beams on coming down the...
Their just another reason for the gestapo to pull you over. they already tag tag people here in Moneysota for non-standard headlites and side arms in...
Just remeber because its legal dosent mean a cop cant pull you over and write you a ticket for high beans its your word against his and the judge sees these...
One of the first things I noticed while riding was that other riders acknowledge you as you pass each other. I have learned now to spot and plan on the wave....
I've done it; they usually don't wave back... ... From: Alvis Pace [mailto:alvispace@...] My only question on this matter is: Am I obligated to wave to...
Consumers Reports has a good article on them this month. Watch for legislation in the future. ... From: Excelsior-Henderson Super X [mailto:ehrbj@...] ...
Alvis: Look smug & straight ahead when passing oncoming mopeds and smaller rice burners! Give the cruisers & dressers the 'low wave'with your clutch hand. ...
I now have Amsoil in my bike and I am fine running it forever, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. I didn't have the foresight to grab a few bottles before...
a. NEVER use additives; they do more harm than good. b. don't mix synthetics; they are made from different base stocks. c. call 1-88-777-7094 and order it; it...
Thanks Brother John. I will make that call tomorrow. I found their website after posting my original message, on it they had two types or 20/50. Should I...
I've got the age and the gray hair, but since I'm on the Adkins, I'll have to cede the title to Alvis. Without getting too personal about it, we do have a...
FB, check out the East Coast Board. I'll see you in Springfield on Saturday! stiffy. ps. Those that seem to know will tell you to avoid the additives. Screws...
Spent a couple of hours switching (no pun intended) out my ignition switch for the upgraded Stavos model. It was a fairly easy upgrade and the quality of the...
I have done some research on this in the past and can tell you that most of the blinding HID lights are due to poor installation. In most of the high end cars...
Stiffy--Thanks for the headlight conversion specifics---The Hella you describe is the right combination of reasonable price, no other fitment mods needed, and...
I "SWITCHED" to Steve"s upgrade,....after my switch fell apart. Don't worry, If the switch falls apart on the road, Stick your finger in the hole and find the...
Sylvania also has a direct replacement halogen bulb series called Silver Star that retails for about $15-25 per bulb and has a lumens/light rating about 5%...
