Night Riding - Page 4

Gas Man · 10-05-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

During the summer I do it, but now it is getting too cold.

32F and sunny is alot different from 32F at night.

I hear ya thr. I'm curious how this fall will be with my ultra. Worse case scenario I can always put on the tall windshield to get a few more rides in the cold.

Otherwise my night vision is fine, the headlight and 2 spot lights on the front of the hd make life nice (day or night).

Hell the other night marko and I rode home in the dark with rain and it was fine. No worries!

Keep f'in tt chicken!

Fleck750 · 10-05-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Just back in, thirdgenlxi and got caught in the dark and RAIN coming back from our ride today...

Add fog to the mix and it gets really fun.

z06boy · 10-05-2009, 11:34 AM

I used to ride quite often at night when I was single...out with the guys...etc.

I don't tend to ride much at night these days. It doesn't really "bother" me but I'd prefer to ride during the day.

We have alot of deer in my area plus the fact that more drunks seem to be cruising around at night are just reasons to cage it myself when going out at night.

This and the fact that my wife rides and I'd rather her not be out on the bike at night as well.

MissHell · 10-05-2009, 04:08 PM

I prefer not to, but if I plan to - I change to my clear shield.

I dropped my bike when I was riding at night with a tinted shield and couldn't see well. I was mad at myself for a while for that one.

CasterTroy · 10-05-2009, 05:53 PM

Dang...SO dissapointed in this thread.....I came in thinking it'd be a tribute to the "Hoff"

racedoll · 10-07-2009, 07:31 PM

It's about damn time! I was waiting for someone to bring up Night Rider. Thanks for not letting me down Troy.

CasterTroy · 10-07-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

It's about damn time! I was waiting for someone to bring up Night Rider. Thanks for not letting me down Troy.

jacko

tached1000rr · 10-07-2009, 08:31 PM

Forget David Hasselhoff, can anyone post a pic or have a clue of who is the original night rider?

OTB · 10-07-2009, 11:02 PM

Couple of hints for better night riding. I have very bad standard vision, 20/450, and astigmatism (egg-shaped or irregular shaped eye) also. Here is what has helped me.

A. Go get your vision checked. There are two issues with night vision, one being "starring"; an indication of astigmatism. The other is poor rod and cone production (dim night vision). Astigmatism can be corrected with the proper lenses, and the new plastics and compund lenses are startlingly clear; dim night vision can usually be alleviated with supplements high in Vitamin K and a few others.

B. Use no tint at all on your visor. I have switched to the HJC Sy-MaxII http://www.hjchelmets.com/ with the integral tinted retractable shield; it stays clean,. is there when I need it, and goes away with a touch when I don't. A number of manufacturers make helmets with them.

C. I keep plastic cleaner and a soft cloth in my kit bag...dirty shields lose much light transmission. I also keep Aquapel or RainX for Plastic (don't use the formula for glass, as it will cloud your shield) because it keeps the shield cleaner and the drops are smaller and they stream right off in everything but the heaviest downpour.

D. I have a two strips width of black electricians tape across the top of my shield; they serve two purposes:
When driving into the sun in the morning or dusk, by dipping my chin I can block out the direct sunlight and still see traffic.

After dark if I am driving into some dork's brights, the same applys; tilt my head down and to the side as the idiot passes and I get to keep a modicum of my night vision. Costs about a penny and it works.

When riding at night, don't smoke; nicotine destroys the rods and cones needed for night vision.

Happy riding.

racedoll · 10-07-2009, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.
I have had my vision checked in the recent past and it is 20/20.
If I know I'm going to be out in the dark, then I would change my shield to the clear.

10-05-2009, 05:53 PM	#35
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	Dang...SO dissapointed in this thread.....I came in thinking it'd be a tribute to the "Hoff" __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

10-05-2009, 11:34 AM	#33
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I used to ride quite often at night when I was single...out with the guys...etc. I don't tend to ride much at night these days. It doesn't really "bother" me but I'd prefer to ride during the day. We have alot of deer in my area plus the fact that more drunks seem to be cruising around at night are just reasons to cage it myself when going out at night. This and the fact that my wife rides and I'd rather her not be out on the bike at night as well.

10-05-2009, 04:08 PM	#34
MissHell Followed the crowd over. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hawaii Moto: '07 Yahama R6 Posts: 911	I prefer not to, but if I plan to - I change to my clear shield. I dropped my bike when I was riding at night with a tinted shield and couldn't see well. I was mad at myself for a while for that one.

10-07-2009, 07:31 PM	#36
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	It's about damn time! I was waiting for someone to bring up Night Rider. Thanks for not letting me down Troy.

10-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#38
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Forget David Hasselhoff, can anyone post a pic or have a clue of who is the original night rider?

10-07-2009, 11:02 PM	#39
OTB The Man Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CrabTown USA Moto: 00 Bimota DB4 Posts: 823	Couple of hints for better night riding. I have very bad standard vision, 20/450, and astigmatism (egg-shaped or irregular shaped eye) also. Here is what has helped me. A. Go get your vision checked. There are two issues with night vision, one being "starring"; an indication of astigmatism. The other is poor rod and cone production (dim night vision). Astigmatism can be corrected with the proper lenses, and the new plastics and compund lenses are startlingly clear; dim night vision can usually be alleviated with supplements high in Vitamin K and a few others. B. Use no tint at all on your visor. I have switched to the HJC Sy-MaxII http://www.hjchelmets.com/ with the integral tinted retractable shield; it stays clean,. is there when I need it, and goes away with a touch when I don't. A number of manufacturers make helmets with them. C. I keep plastic cleaner and a soft cloth in my kit bag...dirty shields lose much light transmission. I also keep Aquapel or RainX for Plastic (don't use the formula for glass, as it will cloud your shield) because it keeps the shield cleaner and the drops are smaller and they stream right off in everything but the heaviest downpour. D. I have a two strips width of black electricians tape across the top of my shield; they serve two purposes: When driving into the sun in the morning or dusk, by dipping my chin I can block out the direct sunlight and still see traffic. After dark if I am driving into some dork's brights, the same applys; tilt my head down and to the side as the idiot passes and I get to keep a modicum of my night vision. Costs about a penny and it works. When riding at night, don't smoke; nicotine destroys the rods and cones needed for night vision. Happy riding.

10-07-2009, 11:20 PM	#40
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Thanks for the suggestions. I have had my vision checked in the recent past and it is 20/20. If I know I'm going to be out in the dark, then I would change my shield to the clear.