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Old 12-02-09, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nwmtnbkr
I have two Magicshines on my handlebars (I live in a rural area with no street lighting). Price-wise, you can't beat it unless you go with a high-powered LED flashlight mounted to your handlebars. I also have a good red blinky on the back. (Some might say I went overboard, but I also added amber turn signals--front and back--using large, superbright LED strobes and a center-off toggle from Radio Shack. I also added a red LED strip as a brake light; it's wired via a micro lever switch to my rear brake.)
I've always though of doing this, but thought I was crazy for even considering it. I'd definitely feel 1000 times better if I were able to communicate my intentions to drivers at night. I just might copy your idea.

Thanks!
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