Night Riding

CasterTroy · 10-07-2009, 07:24 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, 07:31 PM

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

OTB · 10-07-2009, 10:02 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.

Dave · 10-12-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

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

[youtube]F9eYyDaQwQY[/youtube]

greatest movie of all time

tached1000rr · 10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

[youtube]F9eYyDaQwQY[/youtube]

greatest movie of all time

Bingo!!!!!!!! Just showing my age a little...

Dave · 10-12-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Bingo!!!!!!!! Just showing my age a little...

nah no problem man. that movie is great memories. hell if i hadnt been such a fan of it i never would have had the opportunity to drive this LT in the air wing's imported falcon back in 02. a damned near religious experience i tell you! wish i could afford to bring one over

racedoll · 10-12-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

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

How the hell did I miss this post....

tached1000rr · 10-12-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

How the hell did I miss this post....

Did you have the answer?

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10-07-2009, 07:31 PM	#2
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, 10:02 PM	#3
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.