How can I make my indicators stay on and not flash when riding?

[James Deuce]

At the end of the day, if the fuckers don't want to see you, they won't.

You could be a hot naked chick on a chopper with really forward controls and ape-hangers and they Still. Won't. See. You.

Having said that, the main safety aspect of daytime running lights is that they give width to the front and rear aspect of your bike making it easier for people to judge how far away you are from them. People judge distance by triangulating two points on the approaching object and they use the apparent increase in size (or decrease if you are riding away from them - as you SHOULD BE) of an approaching object to judge the velocity of approach, so I think running lights are a practical safety aid, unlike hi-vis vests, which are often hidden by fairings or packs or backpacks, and are fundamentally just another piece of shit that a "motorcyclist" has to lug about.

[Ultrasonic2]

im not sure everyone has my point i dont want front facing lights i already have a head light, which is way i want to use the indicators cos on my bike they point sideways too.

thanks for everyones help so far

[Ultrasonic2]

At the end of the day, if the fuckers don't want to see you, they won't.

You could be a hot naked chick on a chopper with really forward controls and ape-hangers and they Still. Won't. See. You.

Having said that, the main safety aspect of daytime running lights is that they give width to the front and rear aspect of your bike making it easier for people to judge how far away you are from them. People judge distance by triangulating two points on the approaching object and they use the apparent increase in size (or decrease if you are riding away from them - as you SHOULD BE) of an approaching object to judge the velocity of approach, so I think running lights are a practical safety aid, unlike hi-vis vests, which are often hidden by fairings or packs or backpacks, and are fundamentally just another piece of shit that a "motorcyclist" has to lug about.

yes i agree with this

hi vis vets are pointless the car only sees them once you've passed them but then it doesn't really matter.

[James Deuce]

In which case I don't think you may know what your point is. Of COURSE your indicators point sideways. If you go to NZTA and check the regs you'll see what number of degrees they have to visible from the centre line of your bike. You'll break the regs as well if you modify your indicators to only point sideways.

If you check some of the links I gave you'll see that there are some lighting options that are side-only visibility aids. That's an acknowledged threat area for motorcycles.

[Ultrasonic2]

well interestingly this is the first bike i've had that the indicators point sideways a swell as forward (when talking about the front ones)

Ie my avatar which is one of my old 250s zxr they only pointed front or rear

[pete376403]

My GS1100GK has this - dual filament bulbs in the front and rear indicators (which are pretty huge by bike standards, and side facing running lights on the fairing. It helps the visibility a bit, but I think the main reason no cagers have ever threatened me on that bike is not the extra lighting, but because it looks too much like a cop bike.

[gammaguy]

im not sure everyone has my point i dont want front facing lights i already have a head light, which is way i want to use the indicators cos on my bike they point sideways too.

thanks for everyones help so far

get a hold of a wiring diagram for the Honda VFR 800,VT600 or some others

Both those models and a few more besides use the indicators as running lights.

Be prepared to change bulbs,possibly bulb holders and also add wiring.

have fun

[CookMySock]

Headlights to fullbeam depending on the situation - end of problem. Of course you won't do this, because a-holes on forums will abuse you, and this is much worse than a car not seeing you.

[Ultrasonic2]

Headlights to fullbeam depending on the situation - end of problem. Of course you won't do this, because a-holes on forums will abuse you, and this is much worse than a car not seeing you.

When on the motor way i have my light on high beam it does make a big difference. No one bitches my bikes lights aren't the most powerful or modern ie no HID

I had a look and the lights in the front and back are 7443's dual filament but the low wattage filament doesn't have a wire so i can just connect that up. im also going to put 20w LED lights in cos the harsh flashing should make them more visible.

So all the guys who see me everyday who read this will know who i am soon :-)

[CookMySock]

When on the motor way i have my light on high beam it does make a big difference. No one bitches my bikes lights aren't the most powerful or modern ie no HID

Mine are HID, and still no one complains. Well, I'm not there long enough for them to complain... But yeah, motorcycle headlights aren't really that bright.

[Spazman727]

If you get your WOF at VTNZ anything is legal. Last time I went there they were super anal about my headlight pointing a wee bit far up, but didn't check my indicators, brake or tail lights, suspension or brakes. Going to VTNZ with a bike you are pretty much guaranteed a WOF.

[Ultrasonic2]

i guess it depends on who you get

im getting leds similar to these

[Sable]

Faggot. I bet you wear hivis too. Ironic that you ride a Honda

[Ultrasonic2]

Faggot. I bet you wear hivis too. Ironic that you ride a Honda

no i dont were hi vis it doesn't acheive much in my opinion

hi vis is only useful once you are infront of someone but then all the risk is gone and in my case im case i have a bag on my back. i dont wear a black jacket anyway

not sure what your trying to say about honda

[spanner spinner]

fit a visi bike kit this is the easiest way to do what you want to achive.