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    I won't put a modulator on my bike. The good lord has a date for me to leave this earth which I do not know when it is or how it is going happen. Could be a motorcycle accident, car accident, heart attack, cancer, or just plain old age and I'm good with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg O View Post
    I won't put a modulator on my bike. The good lord has a date for me to leave this earth which I do not know when it is or how it is going happen. Could be a motorcycle accident, car accident, heart attack, cancer, or just plain old age and I'm good with it.
    We have a fatalist here. Nothing wrong with that.

    I like to think of myself as a realist.

    Though I do believe that anyone's religious entity would like that same one; to take precautions in order to preserve themselves in adverserical scenarios.


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    Faith?..............

    This thread is going a bit astray, but I think I will respond (probably foolish, but what the heck).

    Personally, I think I'll go with Matthew 4:5-7 - "Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:
    “‘He will command his angels concerning you,
    and they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”

    Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’

    So I will continue to wear a helmet, use my seatbelt, take my blood pressure medicine and give thanks to the Almight for eveny blessing and each day that I have.

    Peace be unto you, and good riding!

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    Not afraid of dying

    Quote Originally Posted by willtill View Post
    We have a fatalist here. Nothing wrong with that.

    I like to think of myself as a realist.

    Though I do believe that anyone's religious entity would like that same one; to take precautions in order to preserve themselves in adverse scenarios.
    A quick death would be fine, I have had a wonderful life and at this point no regrets,
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    I am trying to avoid a painful/crippling injury that takes me off the motorcycle for the rest of my days.
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    Modulators, God and Marvin the Martian!

    Quote Originally Posted by Greg O View Post
    I won't put a modulator on my bike. The good lord has a date for me to leave this earth which I do not know when it is or how it is going happen. Could be a motorcycle accident, car accident, heart attack, cancer, or just plain old age and I'm good with it.
    IMO He also gave us the ability to invent (and good sense to wear) a helmet and protective gear, thereby maybe giving us the opportunity to put that day off a bit!


    All this reminded me of Marvin the Martian's "Illudium Q-36 explosive space modulator". I want one of those!

    ;-)

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    I contacted Kisan about using low beams for modulating and they said no problem.
    I asked about using a switch on the light sensor cable to be able to run the lows without modulating and that was no problem as well.

    Here is his answer:

    Mark,

    Switch needs to in-line with just one of the wires.

    Slit open the black jacket of the Sensor cable
    Use the Black wire inside to hook-up the toggle switch
    Switch ON to allow modulation - (closed position)
    Switch OFF to stop modulation - (open position)

    Good luck.

    Andy

    This what I will be doing. Now looking for a waterproof toggle switch.

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    It is illegal to fit them in Australia because other motorists mistake them for emergency vehicles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by woody View Post
    It is illegal to fit them in Australia because other motorists mistake them for emergency vehicles.
    Crazy Aussies! I bet you even drive on the wrong side of the road!


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    Sure do.

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