A road test is a must, the MT09 is notorious (among suspension specialists ) for its shockingly poorly damped suspenders

Have spent most of last week in a car commuting M1, M25, M4 and spending a lot of time stationary
It is very scary how little warning cagers get of an approaching bike coming up the white line, maybe 10 - 15 seconds and no amount of revving with a loud can will get through the radio blaring inside the soundproofing.
As a biker I was mostly on the lookout for bikes, but most of the others are simply frustrated at being stuck in gridlock
It is all about visiblity, pure and simple.
If you can't make yourself seen by the drivers you are about to pass then you are in very grave danger

Quote from: Green_Ninja on September 27, 2014, 03:38:25 PM

Quote from: T.C on September 27, 2014, 01:06:09 PM

Quote from: DaveH on September 27, 2014, 12:02:50 PM
Must admit that I have considered using full beam when filtering as it is very effective at getting your attention and surely that is the point so that the person does not to change lane, as opposed to allowing people to judge how much time they have to jump lane, no?

I go back to my earlier post. 

So on that basis you will be the first to moan when someone hits you, not because they could not see you, but becaue you burnt out their retinas in the rear view mirror, creates what is called the halo affect meaning that drivers are unable to judge your speed and distance because you are hidden behind the halo, which also leaves you liable for a big degree of contributory negligence in the event of a crash because you become part of the cause, and................  You leave yourself open to a fine, points and/or disqialification for driving without reasonable consideration for other road users (a sub section of careless driving).

I love it when people tell me after a crash in a self rightous way that they were on high beam and then to see the look on their face when I tell them that may might lose a big chunk of compensation because of their actions and they are leaving themselves open to prosecution.

If you are going to ride on high beam even in daylight, then don't whinge when you end up being pulled by plod and booked, or complain when you get hit and blame the other driver for not seeing you.  I have no sympathy for you.

What T.C. said, riding on High beam when filtering, or any other situation where it is NOT needed or legal to do so is just downright selfish and stupid.

Sorry guys, not trying to wind people up, but I have a broken hip that says dip beam is not enough in some circumstances
and when others have a low sun in their eyes my paltry halogens are not going to dazzle them or cause any effect detrimental to my safety
what does the law say about US style glimmering lights where the intensity is raised/lowered without flickering, as an aid to visiblity by others

Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2014, 08:20:46 AM
Just fitted Pilot 4's to the Speed R...feel pretty bloody good so far.

I would be interested to know how they wear, the tread pattern has changed quite a bit from PR3 and I suspect its to improve its shape when worn

High beam from behind is never going to blind during daylight hours, my safety is paramount but im not out to harm others, just let them know I'm here. They still take ages to see me and that is dangerous

Quote from: David W on September 17, 2014, 04:01:03 PM
People that filter with High Beam on need a good fucking slap though.

That's me, when the sun is low in the morning, to give those I'm about to pass, every opportunity to see me.
Most of my regular customers( those 100 or so I pass every morning at around the same time) will move aside to give me space to pass their <40mph queue on A road single carriageway, once on dual carriageway people are more reluctant to move over.
I always filter to the front at any lights, bikes take no space and slow down no other user by doing so, we are doing them a favour by riding bike to work instead of a car

I like PR3 in the wet or cold conditions but they wear strange patterns then feel shit when its wet and really cold (365 commuter on zx6)
So I fit Sport smart or Qualifier2 for summer commuting
For sports touring on my zx9 I prefer diablo Rossi corsa, never short of grip and still works when wet and not cold

Newer tech with high speed adjuster, probably lots less mileage on it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAWASAKI-ZX10R-REAR-SHOCK-E8F-E9F-08-09-10-/201153282494?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2ed5ab81be