Pass switch

[oneofsix]

It was tongue in cheek SS but a number of biker sites etc recommend high beam on all the time but it obviously needs to be modified for certain circumstances for example at night.

Have you tried to work out where a bike with its lights on high actually is? Those site are stupid. The bike becomes invisible in a ball of light.

[Zedder]

Have you tried to work out where a bike with its lights on high actually is? Those site are stupid. The bike becomes invisible in a ball of light.

You again!

Maybe the ball of light is the actual idea of it.

[FJRider]

I've never used it for it's intended (or any other) use ... When I appear in their mirrors, they know I'm going to pass.

[Parlane]

You again!

Maybe the ball of light is the actual idea of it.

I'd get out of the way of Goku's Kamahamaha any day. Or an angel..

[Parlane]

I've never used it for it's intended (or any other) use ... When I appear in their mirrors, they know I'm going to pass.

Mirrors?.....

[Zedder]

I've never used it for it's intended (or any other) use ... When I appear in their mirrors, they know I'm going to pass.

Pass, pass what? Wind, a kidney stone? Sorry FJR I couldnt help it.

It actually sounds like a line from a song, yeah, that Dire Straits one: FJ Rider on the KB....

[FJRider]

Mirrors?.....

Those that don't use them ... usually get their first glimpse of me as I pass, as the exaust system on my FJ is stock standard. They just dont hear me behind them.

[FJRider]

It actually sounds like a line from a song, yeah, that Dire Straits one: FJ Rider on the KB....

You have my permission to sing it ...

Most realise the FJ is big enough to pass them easily enough, that anything they do to stop me is pointless ... if I want past.
Truckies are the best at giving you a bit of room ... or the thumbs up (or wave) to go. I've never had any issues with them. I give them a big wave as I pass ...

[Zedder]

You have my permission to sing it ...

Most realise the FJ is big enough to pass them easily enough, that anything they do to stop me is pointless ... if I want past.
Truckies are the best at giving you a bit of room ... or the thumbs up (or wave) to go. I've never had any issues with them. I give them a big wave as I pass ...

Thanks.

Yeah I know what ya mean, the FJ is a bit of a beast.

[Laava]

while back on the V Strom forum, someone started a thread about how every time they changed gear their high beam would flash momentarily. Of course this person was hugging close to the LH switchblock and rubbing the pass switch when pulling in the clutch, but they had no idea at the time.
Oh, how we laughed!

[avgas]

Is that all?

Pfffft you think the rockets are attached to my bike? Amateur.




My horn says "Tsar" so I haven't got the balls to try it out.

[george formby]

Also used to indicating to vechiles wanting to merge that they can go ahead. (I see you - go for it).

That is what I was taught, to let another road user know that you have seen them. The consequences of that need to be considered before you use the "courtesy flash". Scenarios like a vehicle stuck at a junction who you make space for, somebody reversing out of a parking space or a hazard on the road. It helps the traffic flow & I guess could mean pay attention.

I often give a courtesy flash prior to overtaking, particularly truckies & long vehicles if I think they may not have seen me.

I do not courtesy flash if their is a speed camera on the road, not my problem.