"not sure how you can have so much to say about a product that you have never been on the other side of"

It's simple.
I am a person who researches topics constantly.
I just don't take peoples word for things.
I have talked to people who do have them (a few said that they just put them on because they hoped it helps.)
I have talked to motorists about their opinion of what they see when approached by a motorcycle that has them.
Heck, I have talked to Police Officers,some have no opinions,some see a purpose,but some also do not like them.
I also know what I see and what I don't see.
How can anyone say that having them makes it safer?
You are speculating that the drivers are seeing the flashing,but you aren't in their vehicle so you don't know what they are seeing or not seeing or doing for that matter.
To believe that the texting kid or soccer mom is going to pay any more attention to you because you have flashing lights on your bike than any other motorcycle is more of a "hope" thing.
If they help so much because it is a flashing light that draws more attention,then answer this question.
Why is it that so many police cars,firetrucks and ambulances still get ran into.
They have lights on and sirens blowing.

And as I originally said.
Show me one piece of documentation that says that they help.

Doug