switch to disable headlights on always on SVS models

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Originally Posted by The Basket

Don't see lights-on as problem.

Makes you more visible. No bad thing that.

Really? The evidence is far from certain - and I can think of circumstances where no lights would be better - few of them - but they do exist.

Originally Posted by stu369

Can this really be worth it?
I'm with the Basket on this.

Possibly - but not the question that was asked is it?

Only speaking from my own experience.

When driving, I can see a motorcycle further away with it's lights on than off in daylight. The small narrow shape of a motorcycle can be lost in the background of other vehicles.

Also the eye is drawn to a moving light.

The only drawback is the idea that some stupid cage driver thought you were flashing him to let him out but you hit a bump in the road. Rocking the bike.

I would put my lights on even if they weren't hard wired. The only other reason is if the lights were draining the battery...

Got to say that since getting used to the idea, I do prefer to have lights on. Even over here where often with bright sunlight one would question if they do actually add to your visibillity.

They brought this law out in Australia many years ago but it was found that at dawn and dusk it was harder to see a bike with headlights on. So they recinded the law about 10 years ago, Funny thing is that Suzuki never stopped making them with headlights on. My curvy has headlights on all the time and it ****s me but couldn't be bothered changing it.

Originally Posted by Graham

They brought this law out in Australia many years ago but it was found that at dawn and dusk it was harder to see a bike with headlights on.

Aye thats what I heard, with the sun low behind you having your headlight on makes you blend in with the sun as it were. I have gotten used to lights always on but I would be nice to have the choice especially when there are occasions when they are better of, should be down to the judgment of the rider imo.

So if you are in the sun they cannot see you?

Baron von Richthofen knew that 90 years ago.

Well thats ok then...

Sorry , bit off topic....

But, the other day whilst in the cage, I came close to pulling out on a bike. Scary thought from a biker I know....

Silver Fazer (old style) no lights on, rider with a grey jacket and silver lid. Where the bike was a bit dirty it was more grey than silver. This was against a dull grey skyline and the bike was in front of a silver/grey transit.

I started to go, decided to look again because something said "check", and it was lucky I did. Couldn't see him against the background. Feels funny almost being on the other side of a SMIDSY

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I'd like to be able to turn off the lights, but only when the bike isn't running. That way I could stop the immobiliser kicking in without draining the battery. Yes, I know I can stop the alarm doing that, but I do want it to kick when I turn off the ignition after taking the key out.

take bulbs out!

lmao then just pop them back in at night!