[GRRiders] GRR tech-inspection: headlights

[Bill Bryant]

Hi Ken--
I would pass this system, but am not entirely enthused about it. If there
should be a total system failure, and the rider is in a group, it is
tempting to stay in the group and use their lights to the next checkpoint in
order to not give up their draft and company. On a full moon night, and flat
roads, the temptation is even stronger.

So, no, they do not both need to be mounted, but I hope anyone who has a
failure of their single headlamp will stop immediately and put on the
back-up. 

One tip: if you carry the second lamp in a pocket or pouch, be sure and tape
the switch in the off position to avoid an accidental battery discharge from
being jostled about on bumpy roads. Have seen that happen before...   :-(

Bonne Route,
Bill



> OK, enough fun with taillights.  I have question about headlights.  I
> have two 1000 candlepower LED lights with no spare "bulbs."  I'm
> presuming that this meets the front lighting requirements...
> 
> Also, do they both need to be mounted for the entire ride?  I'd rather
> just mount one at a time (both have quick-release type levers) and keep
> the spare safely ensconced in a ziploc bag.  But I can do whatever is
> necessary to meet the ride's regs.
> 
> Ken
> _______________________________________________
> GoldRushRiders mailing list
> GoldRushRiders at dbclist.org
> http://dbclist.org/mailman/listinfo/goldrushriders