Top 5 Myths about Motorcycle Auxiliary Lights!
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We all know how important is the visibility and because of that many of you start to think about it or already bought auxiliary lights also so call spot or adventures lights. Most of you truly believe that they are absolutely necessary especially on adventure trip. As usual, I am here to questioning this theory and bust the top 5 myths about the auxiliary lights.
I am aware that this video will generate huge discussions about that topic. Many of you will dislike it, but I truly believe that if you listen with open mind, and ignore the fact that you already spend money for this fancy and adventure looking lights you will be able at least to see one alternative opinion.
Myth N: 1 - They are absolutely necessary.
The presumption is that they will be necessary if you plan long trip and have plans to ride in the dark. The idea is to have better visibility and prevent collisions with other moving objects, like cars, animals or maybe to avoid potholes on the road. Ok, it perfectly make sense, but could you please explain me why some of the most famous motorcycles for long trips, the best known cruisers don’t have it?
Honda Goldwing, BMW K 1600, Ducati Multistrada and even the BMW 1200 GS. These bikes are designed to spend thousands of miles on the roads. How they going to do it without these fancy additional lights?
Myth N: 2 - They will not harm your electric system.
The stator or the alternator of any bike is designed to produce enough electricity exactly for the model. If you plug some additional light you have to be very careful how much exactly they will consume, because at the end instead of having more light you might need new battery.
The second big risk to consider is the possible circuit or bad connections caused from poor or cheap installation method.
Myth N: 3 - They are safe to use all the time.
This statement is not right. In many countries to use additional fog lights is possible only when the weather is bad such a heavy rain or fog. Also the chances to blind the opposite traffic are very big, especially in the dark. The stock light are properly designed to prevent this of happening, that’s why we have head light and high beam, but with auxiliary lights you have one light spread to all sides.
Myth N: 4 - They will give you the filling light you need.
More light is equal to more safety. Maybe, but I cannot 100% agree with this. The most dangerous part of riding in the night is coming from the objects in front of you. Faster you ride faster they comes and less time for reaction you will have. The additional lights usually give more filling light, but on both sides on the bike, not in front of the bike and definitely not on 30m ahead.
Myth N: 5 - They will increase your visibility.
I party agree with this, but not the level to get one for myself. As I told you I spend thousands of km without it and I have no problems with the visibility. I think that it will help you much better if you learn how to ride properly to increase your visibility.
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9 фев 2018