Using highbeam through corners (this may get me some flak)

[joebloggs]

The nights are pulling in and the clocks are about to change so most of our riding apart from weekends is going to be done in the dark

I don't know if you've tried this (it really does work) but does anyone else use their pass switch mid corner?

On an empty road switch to low as you approach the turn and flick your pass switch on giving both low and high together and watch the outside edge of the light beam (please also make sure you make the turn) you'll see the beam go almost vertical, assuming your actually leaning over, but all of the light on the inside of the turn illuminates the road where you need it most.

Now provided your commited to the corner and your actually leaning the bike over you can use the same technique with on coming traffic without affecting them (I've looked into the cars around me during the corner and have seen no extra light on the driver, target fixation my ass) and you have maximum illumination when you need it most.

I've never  had a another vehicle flash their lights or signal in anyway to say my highbeam has affected them.

[darrsi]

Probably 'cos you blinded them into an emergency stop, then as you ride away they're shouting every swear word available in their vocabulary from inside their motor which you never hear! 

[Billy Balthorpe]

Yup, done this for years.

[Tangoman]

Been doing this for the last few week, but do let the switch off if cars are coming the other way, for me easier that flipping between high and low beam.

[fazersharp]

Dont do dark like I dont do rain but isnt the pass switch exactly the same full on. And if nothing is coming the other way then just leave full beam on anyway.

And why is it called the "pass switch" there is no such thing in the uk highway code that says flash your lights when "passing" what am I not understanding

[joebloggs]

Not the only one who found the benefit of using them both together, I mentioned this on MCN a few years ago and the response wasn't pretty.

[sinto]

Never have to do this as my HID does a grand job on its own

And why is it called the "pass switch" there is no such thing in the uk highway code that says flash your lights when "passing" what am I not understanding

Because you should use it when you pull out to overtake. Just before you commit the overtake, you press the pass switch, to show the vehicle your  overtaking your intentions.

Although more commonly used these days to say 'thanks' or 'you go' etc. The flashing of lights, as well as the sounding of the  horn, are defined in the highway code as to show/warn of your presence. And thus if you flashed your lights as you are about to overtake it warns other road users of your presence and is being used in accordance within the highway code.

[joebloggs]

Flashing your lights before overtaking these days would probably get you run off the road. I flash artics to let them know its safe to pull in and that's about it

[fazersharp]

Never have to do this as my HID does a grand job on its own

And why is it called the "pass switch" there is no such thing in the uk highway code that says flash your lights when "passing" what am I not understanding

Because you should use it when you pull out to overtake. Just before you commit the overtake, you press the pass switch, to show the vehicle your  overtaking your intentions.

Although more commonly used these days to say 'thanks' or 'you go' etc. The flashing of lights, as well as the sounding of the  horn, are defined in the highway code as to show/warn of your presence. And thus if you flashed your lights as you are about to overtake it warns other road users of your presence and is being used in accordance within the highway code.

Ok good but why is it called a "Pass switch" on bikes but not on cars

[sinto]

Flashing your lights before overtaking these days would probably get you run off the road.

I use it regularly, I never have hassle with it, it's not a bad thing to do imo, provided it's not just a flash, I tend to hold it on till I'm sure the driver has seen me.

I flash artics to let them know its safe to pull in and that's about it

This is what i said earlier of it now being used as a 'thanks' or 'you go'

Its a bit similar to those people who put on their left indicator on for a couple of flashes as if to say 'its clear for you to overtake me' I think not! I'll make my own choice if I want to overtake or not, although I appreciate what their doing as their heart's in the right place.

[sinto]

Ok good but why is it called a "Pass switch" on bikes but not on cars

What do you call it on a car?

[joebloggs]

Ok good but why is it called a "Pass switch" on bikes but not on cars

What do you call it on a car?

Its called pressthisbuttontolettheblindfocerinfrontofyouthatyourhereandabouttoblowhimintotheweeds button but there's only room for pass on a bike
Fuc me you lot no nowt....

[sinto]

Ok good but why is it called a "Pass switch" on bikes but not on cars

What do you call it on a car?

Its called pressthisbuttontolettheblindfocerinfrontofyouthatyourhereandabouttoblowhimintotheweeds button but there's only room for pass on a bike
Fuc me you lot no nowt....