NW Jim
New Member
Please let me introduce myself before jumping into my question. My name is Jim living here in the NW for many years. Returned to riding in 2004 while still working commuting 20 miles a day mostly state highway on a 200cc Vespa. Stopped working in 2008 and purchased the Aprilia scarabeo 500ie which I rode up to this past March. (both were great bikes I have been very interested in the DCT for years but seemed to always be doing other things until last fall when I took my turn with the big C so by March when treatment was ending I went to the only dealer I could find with this bike and bought the 2020 model.
While recovering I ordered in most all the accessories I thought I needed which I am Thankful to all on this forum where much of my research was done. My son and I spent a few days riding up in the Olympics in late July (very hot) which of course resulted in me shelfing a couple of accessories and adding new ones.
Recently I came across and read the PDF from the Gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/811507.pdf) regarding Aux lighting (yet another accessory!) which brings me to my question (and yes I can feel your collective sigh of relief)
Are the name brand lights that seem to range from $300~$600 really worth that investment or will the lessor known (typically imported) brands in the $100 range be just as adequate. I really just want to be seen and am not too concerned with lighting up roads across the NW in the middle of the night. We came across a GS on our recent trip that had sets of both white and yellow aux lights and was easily visible from ISS! I don't think I need that much although opinions on color are welcome.
Thanks in advance for any advice
While recovering I ordered in most all the accessories I thought I needed which I am Thankful to all on this forum where much of my research was done. My son and I spent a few days riding up in the Olympics in late July (very hot) which of course resulted in me shelfing a couple of accessories and adding new ones.
Recently I came across and read the PDF from the Gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/811507.pdf) regarding Aux lighting (yet another accessory!) which brings me to my question (and yes I can feel your collective sigh of relief)
Are the name brand lights that seem to range from $300~$600 really worth that investment or will the lessor known (typically imported) brands in the $100 range be just as adequate. I really just want to be seen and am not too concerned with lighting up roads across the NW in the middle of the night. We came across a GS on our recent trip that had sets of both white and yellow aux lights and was easily visible from ISS! I don't think I need that much although opinions on color are welcome.
Thanks in advance for any advice