First night ride 8) ...

[Riker]

First night ride 8) ... and question...

First off...went very well. Was comfortable with no concerns :thumbup:

Was a little concerned before doing this. Went over a buddies, knowing I would not come home till after dark. After seeing all the people upgrading to HID's, I was wondering what I would be able to see or not see. Needless to say, I was very impressed with stock lights ( 2011 RS ) :2thumbs:. I could see clearly and actually held back thinking I was blinding the vehicle in front. I was even flashed several times. After the 2nd one, I started flashing mine back for a quick blip. See, its low beam ...you big dummy :roflblack::roflblack:

Are you guys seeing the same thing, or is my stock setup out of adjustment ( less than 700 miles...going for my service soonhyea: )..

Thanks for your comments

 

[Florida girl]

First off...went very well. Was comfortable with no concerns :thumbup:

Was a little concerned before doing this. Went over a buddies, knowing I would not come home till after dark. After seeing all the people upgrading to HID's, I was wondering what I would be able to see or not see. Needless to say, I was very impressed with stock lights ( 2011 RS ) :2thumbs:. I could see clearly and actually held back thinking I was blinding the vehicle in front. I was even flashed several times. After the 2nd one, I started flashing mine back for a quick blip. See, its low beam ...you big dummy :roflblack::roflblack:

Are you guys seeing the same thing, or is my stock setup out of adjustment ( less than 700 miles...going for my service soonhyea: )..

Thanks for your comments

Yes, :agree: I too have had several people flash at me while driving at night. I have about 1200 miles on my 2011 RT Limited. I also was wondering if this was normal. I am scheduled for a service visit a week after Maggie Valley and was going to get it checked out then. The great part of this is that we now know everyone can see us!!! :roflblack: :2thumbs:

 

[WackyDan]

Well... I can tell you it all comes down to how much you weigh or how much you have packed on the Spyder.

I noticed more people flashing me when my wife is on the back around town... as it does pitch the nose up a few degrees.

I also notice that people think my brights are on, and that my motolights are blinding when I'm fully packed with both side cases and top case.

I probably need to adjust all my forward lights...

 

[Riker]

Just to add..I have my shocks set at .. fronts 5 / Rear 7.. don't think this would make much diff.

BTW.. I am 180 ... and nothing on the bike... unless I carry it all in the rear...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::yikes:

 

[acinpcola]

I get flashed a few times each night I ride my 2011 RT, as others do, I give a quick blip to show I am not on hight beams

Be Safe
AC:spyder2: