I take night classes after school because I aspire to get my bachelors degree one day. I go to school in Baton Rouge, and reside about 15 miles away, in a city that is one of the fastest growing cities in Louisiana. While on the highway in my car, I rolled down US 190 (Florida Blvd.) which is not very well lit for a growing city, and saw a little red floating light that seemed to be far, far away.
I often drive with my windows down instead of running the air conditioner, so I could hear the pipes.... That little red floating light ahead of me was actually RIGHT ahead of me! I could hear the pipes, but I could NOT SEE the motorcycle. Yes, this Harley had a little bitty brake light that could hardly be seen.
For about 5 miles, I cautiously drove behind our nearly invisible Harley friend, maintaining a safe distance, wondering the entire time, "Does this guy know that people can't see him?!?!" & "Thank God for loud pipes."
Right now, I am in the middle of
Project Jasper, and I have been thinking about eliminating or cutting the back fender, and putting a small, sporty brake light on the bike. After last night's experience, I have decided that as far as brake lights go, bigger is better.
So when Jasper is done, don't expect to see a small, sporty tail light. Expect to see a big freakin' tail light.
