"Driver didn't see bike" x2

[BOGAR]

There was an interesting article about how far apart lights are spaced that also gives us the perception of mass thus if you did put two lights on your bike under the indicator lamps (or use the indicator lamps as some do) you are perceived as bigger and thus they are less likely to pull out in front of you. But in the end there is no help from the people who look but don’t see.
A sad fact that 2 days after getting my full licence in the states I didn’t see a big red fire engine at the stop. No I didn’t hit it and no it didn’t have its lights or siren on. The sad fact was I looked and saw what I wanted to see, which was nothing. I was in a hurry to get somewhere and wonted the gap. I now check very carefully everywhere I go. I also try and expect to see something so that now when it is clear I still check again.
This is something I am not proud of even after 10 years BTW

[Horse]

The rider's size does not appear to increase as they travel down this line & so the blend in to the background!

This is why a single headlight on full is such a dumb idea (IMO, obviously) in daylight. The brightness of the headlight obscures the outline of the bike, and the headlight does not appear to change in size as the bike approaches, so all the cager's peripheral vision detects is a stationary unchanging light.

I have seen this when waiting in intersections when looking at an approaching bike with headlight on full - and this is while I was consciously looking at the bike! I couldn't make out the bike's speed or distance, so I waited at the intersection until the actual bike became visible behind the headlight. An inattentive cager is just going to write the bike out of their immediate threat awareness.

I believe this is one of the reasons train locomotives now have "ditch lights", those small lights at the lower corners of the loco's front. A single train headlight can completely obscure speed and range, but with ditch lights you have a triangle of lights (ditch lights at bottom, single headlight at top), and the triangle changes in size as the train approaches, telling your brain about speed and range. (And yes, the ditch lights also flash when the loco sounds its horn approaching a crossing).

This is also why I like the "passing lights" on my bike which are illuminated whenever the main headlight is on low beam - it means there's a line of 3 lights across the front giving drivers those same cues about approach speed and range. They're quite a common feature on cruisers, and I don't consider them just decorative.

[BOGAR]

Thanks Horse, your description puts what i was hoping to say in a much better way.

[Forest]

I forgot how resoundly rediculed and name-called I would get for my non-conventional opinion. Once again, KB shows just how incapable its' members are of having a tolerant, rational, balanced discussion, without resorting to projections and abuse. It's not my heart attack.

I stand by my opinion. "Get a brighter headlight and use it like a weapon." It might save your life.

Steve

You get ridiculed and name-called because your opinion is dangerous to other road-users.

It shocks me that you cannot see this.

[Boob Johnson]

I'm not totally happy with the way the idiots who pulled out in front of a bike or did a u turn are repeatedly referred to as "the gentleman".

They aren't gentlemen, they are dopey bastards. Dangerous dopey bastards at that.

Damn straight, far too much of that behaviour happens on our roads, my hip can attest to that

[Marmoot]

So do something about the problem and fit a brighter headlight, and use the bitch like a weapon.

http://www.ssyso.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=406

Steve

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=87706

[Tank]

for the record - that aint my V-Strom.

[Gubb]

for the record - that aint my V-Strom.

Maybe you could fit HIDs and leave 'em on full, that way, no-one can tell how ugly it is.


p/t you jammy bastard.

[WuZards-Eugene]

CROWBARS

These are great for informing cagers exactly what it feels like when they decide to mate their shitbox with a motorcycle.

[Jantar]

for the record - that aint my V-Strom.

It isn't even a New Zealand one.

[sinned]

It isn't even a New Zealand one.

Good spotting - reminds me of the Labour advert of the mother who was an actor. Is it all about Trust on KB?

[nadroj]

All wright ed, any more bright idea's?

[Robbo]

Whatever mate. Bikers insulting and trolling other bikers in threads like this do no person any good, so put a finger in it.

Quite frankly, if you were following behind my bright lights - there would be no safer place for you.

Steve

What utter f***ing Bollocks. You get up on your soapbox and promote something that is not only illegal but is also totally inconsiderate and bloody dangerous for all other road users and then consider it to be insulting and trolling because someone dissagrees with your outrageous statement.
I think you need to look at the majority of replies on this subject and think a little more seriously about your arogant attitude on this one.

[naphazoline]

good to see that speed wasn't a factor in any of the accidents on the weekend,and that the cops are appealing to all motorists to keep an eye out for us.(taranaki daily news)

the toy run was a real hoot.
the weather could not have possibly been any better,and at an estimated 280+ bikes(taranaki daily news),was the best turn out ever.
my first big group ride,and i loved it

roll on the next one

[sunhuntin]

I believe this is one of the reasons train locomotives now have "ditch lights", those small lights at the lower corners of the loco's front. A single train headlight can completely obscure speed and range, but with ditch lights you have a triangle of lights (ditch lights at bottom, single headlight at top), and the triangle changes in size as the train approaches, telling your brain about speed and range. (And yes, the ditch lights also flash when the loco sounds its horn approaching a crossing).

yeh, but if youre going to take on a train [and how hard are they to see??] you deserve the darwin award.