Modulating Lights.

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  1. Kenbro

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    Hi,
    Looking for opinions on modulating motorcycle lighting.
    I think I’d be dubious about the front lights but maybe the brake light might be good.
    Anyone here using modulating lights on their m/ cycle?
    Cheers,Ken.
     
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  2. Ducatitotriumph

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    I agree. Looks like a good buy for the rear but i'd not get a front one at all.
    Didn’t realise that you could actually get one for the front.
     
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    But illegal in the UK.
     
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  4. Kenbro

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    This solicitor disagrees.
    Ken.
     
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  5. andyc1

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    The newest Superduke has a brake light that flashes under hard braking, think its an option but its available here in the UK so must be legal.
     
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    Does it actually flash, or modulate?
    Cheers,Ken.
     
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    Like a lot of other legislations that vehicles have to meet its usually down to the MOT and the copper that sees you and recognizes it as to what happens.
     
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    Sorry Ken, it flashes...

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    I thought all/most modern cars have this feature where under hard braking the brake light rapidly flashes and the hazard lights activate
     
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    Flashing brake lights are not new and usually just behave normally until heavy, "emergency stop" type braking is deployed. They can increase awareness unless the tw@t driving has left his foglights on. Don't know about cars and bikes but flashing front lights on bicycles are legal but must flash at a certain cadence, I guess to protect people with epilepsy or similar conditions where flashing lights can trigger fits or seizures.
     
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