(A) Motorcyclists have found that slower traffic does move over and let them past more frequently than they did pre-Kisan. There are four separate reactions to the Pathblazer:
- Little old ladies seem to think that you're a cop and pull over instantly, anywhere.
- Drivers who normally don't look in their mirrors are alerted by the flashing, and now see you. Some move, a few don't, but it's a net gain.
- The same spaced-out whackos who didn't know there was anybody else on the planet still don't notice or care that you're behind them.
- Guys in "hot" cars seem to take it as a challenge, and try to outrun you (which gets them out of the way, so that's fine...).
(B) Better than the improvement in the passing situation is the new ability to grab the attention of the oncoming doofus who's about to make a right turn, or pull out in front of you from a side road. Trucks that start pulling onto the road from the left without really looking may now think twice, and drivers who start to turn right into you will be less likely to do so as soon as you hit the modulator.
There are various opinions on modulators, ranging from "Great" to "Spawn of the Devil", but the >anti< crowd is largely composed of motorcyclists who've either never used a modulator or are afraid that using them will just annoy other drivers instead of alerting them, and lead to a more anti-biker attitude on the part of the general public. And, if we all left our modulators blinking all of the time that might well be the case. But when used sparingly, as they're intended to be used, a modulator can significantly improve your safety on a motorbike. When car drivers who've been involved in car/bike accidents are interviewed, they nearly always say that they just didn't see the bike. A modulator can make that happen a lot less frequently.
Kisan makes a "Pathblazer" motorcycle headlight modulator. (They also make the tailBlazer flashing brake light.)
The people at Kisan are right; the modulator will get you noticed!
Disclaimer
Applications of Kisan motorcycle safety products shown herein are based on our diligent efforts, with the help from Dealers and published wiring diagrams, to be accurate. Occasionally there are differences in the actual components used or color codes of the wiring utilized. This is especially true if there are differences in the US version, California version, European version, Australian version or the Canadian version of the motorbikes manufactured. It is highly recommended that the end user verifies the installed components on the motorcycle for any particular application of any of the Kisan product. Kisan Technologies Inc. and Peter's Safety Solutions shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use any product for any purpose whatsoever.