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11-15-2006, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by euan,Nov 14 2006, 11:46 PM
Yup - there's a little thermostat/switch which you can mount on the yoke or bodywork somewhere. Mine are fed by a relay activated by the headlights so I don't forget to switch them off - they use a lot of power so will run done the battery pretty quick if you leave them on by accident.
....considering I'm too scared to fit my bungs.
11-15-2006, 12:58 AM
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RE: Visors .....
I have two helmets, one has a dark visor, the other clear.
If I go ou and there is any chance it will be dark when I return I will use the helmet with the clear visor and use sunglasses.
Otherwise I take the other helmet.
I have two helmets, one has a dark visor, the other clear.
If I go ou and there is any chance it will be dark when I return I will use the helmet with the clear visor and use sunglasses.
Otherwise I take the other helmet.
11-15-2006, 09:29 AM
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My Arai has a quick release system for the visor.
I have an iridium visor (gold, purple & blue etc..) and will take the clear visor with me in a "visor bag" which fits inside my jacket. You may need to get on that rowing machine first though San
Then I just switch them over when the light starts to fade.
I have an iridium visor (gold, purple & blue etc..) and will take the clear visor with me in a "visor bag" which fits inside my jacket. You may need to get on that rowing machine first though San
Then I just switch them over when the light starts to fade.
11-15-2006, 09:46 AM
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Another question too (maybe a stupid one 
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There is only one light on my headlights. I assume that there isn't some secret button somewhere to turn the other one on.
Is it quite easy to fit the other one? (should I be reading the manual?
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Why do a lot of people not?
)There is only one light on my headlights. I assume that there isn't some secret button somewhere to turn the other one on.
Is it quite easy to fit the other one? (should I be reading the manual?
)Why do a lot of people not?
11-15-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by san2000,Nov 15 2006, 09:38 AM
Are they worth it then Euan? And how easy are they to fit for a technphobe?
....considering I'm too scared to fit my bungs.
....considering I'm too scared to fit my bungs.
(I take it you're not in surgery then?
)If you have ever had freezing hands, you'll certainly think they're worth it for a relatively small outlay. You could always try better glove arrangements first though - muffs are another option, but they look silly enough on a tourer, and would be much worse on a sportsbike I would think.
I don't think a dealer would charge much to fit grips as it's a pretty easy job for them.
Re the headlights, is it a battery power saving thing that the dipped lights only feature on one side? (Both come on on my bike)