*Actually Gene that was the one I was landing on, and GoDaddy's price is the best I've seen, albeit only by a few bucks.* * * *Paul * On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:23 AM, Gene Henry <[email protected]> wrote:
> > If you don't want to "reinvent the wheel", you might like this one, from > GoDaddy.com for $64.95 > > > http://shops.godaddy.com/Custom-Ride/Signal-Dynamics-Diamond-Star-Motorcycle-Headlight-Modulator/?ISC=GGLFD1 > > Has light sensor on/off and automatic switching to other beam in case of > filament failure, and *lots* of other good stuff. > > *Signal Dynamics Diamond Star Motorcycle Headlight Modulator* > [image: Signal Dynamics Diamond Star Motorcycle Headlight > Modulator] > Signal Dynamics Diamond Star Motorcycle Headlight Modulator > from Custom Ride > THIS IS A MUST HAVE ITEM FOR ANY SERIOUS MOTORCYCLIST! > > Conspicuity is what it is all about! Frontal type accidents happen every > day and are the most common and serious motorcycle accident. Even though > these type accidents are not acceptable it is somewhat understandable > because motorcycles have a smaller profile than automobiles. Now with > "Daytime Running Lights" (DRL'S) becoming standard equipment on more cars, > motorcycles are even less noticeable! The "Diamond Star Headlight Modulator" > is a dynamic new product designed to make you more noticeable to approaching > drivers by pulsing your headlight automatically during daytime conditions. > The Diamond Star is loaded with features that meet or exceeds Federal > Standard CFR 49. Headlight Modulators are now legal in all 50 states because > of the increased safety benefits they provide. For ultimate conspicuity, you > can't beat the Diamond Star Headlight Modulator! > New Improved Features: > > Toggle Modulation ON and OFF - The modulation of the headlight can be > toggled on and off by the user at any time. When the bike is started the > default is modulation ON. To turn the modulation on or off simply switch > your bikes high low beam switch to the opposite position, and then back to > the original position within one second (this can be done with the switch in > either the high or low beam position). > > Auto Night Shut-Off - The Diamond Star Headlight Module is designed to > automatically turn on and off at specific light levels in order to comply > with the DOT’s regulation of no night time modulation. > > To Switch From Max to Min Mode - The Diamond Star Headlight Module is > equipped with two levels of modulation to meet your visibility requirements. > (Both are fully DOT compliant). The default level is "Max" when the bike is > turned on, but can easily be toggled to "Min" or back to "Max" by simply > pressing the horn button twice within one second. > > Heads Up Alert - The Diamond Star Headlight Module can be connected to your > bikes horn wire in order to add a visual alert to your horn’s audible alert. > Pressing the horn will cause your headlight to modulate for 3 seconds, then > return to steady on; or toggle between min and max mode for 3 seconds if it > is already modulating. > > PLEASE NOTE: PER D.O.T. REGULATIONS, THE HEADS UP ALERT FEATURE DOES NOT > WORK AT NIGHT > > Emergency Headlight Feature- The Diamond Star Headlight Module is > constantly monitoring the bulb that you have selected (high beam or low > beam). In the event the bulb(s) should fail; the alternate bulb(s) will > instantly be turned on. This switching will only be done once; when the bike > is turned off and then back on you will not have use of the bulb that failed > until it is repaired or replaced. While the Heads-Up Alert feature will > continue to function in the event of a headlight failure, the headlight will > not modulate otherwise. If you find you cannot get your headlight to > modulate, check the bulb. > > *Cheaper, but no auto features is this one, from J C Whitney @ $32.99* > ** > > http://www.jcwhitney.com/headlight-daytime-modulator/p2010075.jcwx?TID=8014524FT2&zmam=15972153&zmas=21&zmac=129&zmap=20090G > # > > HEADLIGHT DAYTIME MODULATOR > Customer Rating: [image: Featured Product] Read 13 Reviews > <http://www.jcwhitney.com/headlight-daytime-modulator/p2010075.jcwx?TID=8014524FT2&zmam=15972153&zmas=21&zmac=129&zmap=20090G#prodDetailTabPanel> > SKU Number: 1JA 265360 Manufacturer Number: Head-Alert > > <http://www.jcwhitney.com/headlight-daytime-modulator/p2010075.jcwx?TID=8014524FT2&zmam=15972153&zmas=21&zmac=129&zmap=20090G#> > Headlight Daytime Modulator > * Price: $32.99 Each * > Availability: Ships within 24 hours > Headlight Daytime Modulator > > Product Q&A > 9 Questions | 12 Answers > Read all the > Q&As<http://www.jcwhitney.com/headlight-daytime-modulator/p2010075.jcwx?TID=8014524FT2&zmam=15972153&zmas=21&zmac=129&zmap=20090G#BVQAWidgetID> > > > > - Overview > - Customer Reviews (13) > - Ask & Answer > - Email To A Friend > > *HEADLIGHT DAYTIME MODULATOR* > > - *Designed to enhance awareness of motorcycle headlight illumination > for safety during daylight hours* > - *100% solid state* > - *Quick and easy installation* > > > Designed to enhance awareness of motorcycle headlight illumination in > accordance with Federal Standard 49, CFR Part 571.106. An external disable > switch is used to disable the modulation function during nighttime driving. > During the day it flashes the headlamp every 1/10th of a second. > Essentially functions as a 2-terminal device that is connected in series > with the power feed to the light. This safety device has been designed for > motorcycle use, to provide additional awareness to other vehicles on the > road during daylight hours. The rate of modulation is 200 to 280 cycles per > minute, with maximum power being applied to the headlight for 50 to 70% of > each cycle. During the low intensity portion of the cycle, power to the > headlight is held to no less than 17% of maximum intensity. Incandescent > lamp power rating of 120-Watts. The output circuit is a solid state > switching transistor. Input voltage of 11 to 16-Volts (standard automotive > range). Composed of glass reinforced black Lexan plastic, epoxy encapsulated > for maximum protection against moisture and vibration. Two 1/4" > quick-connect male terminals. Single hole mounting or 2 hole panel mount > available at extra cost. Operates at a temperature range of -40°C to +60°C > (-40°F to +140°F). Dimensions: 1-3/4"W x 7/8"H x 1-1/8"L. Check local laws > before ordering. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Duane C. Johnson <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Cc:* Paul <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 22, 2010 11:55 AM > *Subject:* Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Headlight Modulator > > Hi Paul; > > Paul <[email protected]> wrote: > > > One of my over-the-winter goals is to research, > > purchase and install a headlight modulator on my bike. > > In light of Kurt's post about crazy drivers I guess > > I'm trying to get a little more safety-oriented. > > If anyone else is doing research toward thus same > > goal I would love to see what you find. > > I to am interested in this. > My back ground is circuit design. > I would think the construction costs would > be under, say, $5 to $6 maybe much less. > > Part of the research is to accurately specify > exactly what it is supposed to do. > And the legal requirements. > > This would be a kind of open source project. > > What do you think? > > > Paul > > Duane > 83CB550SC > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- * * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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