[Patkin]

I had previously seen a you tube video on a fellow owner in the US remarking on this and today i experienced the same reaction from a motorist. The reason ?.? The cornering light.

Following a lady driver on a twisty section of A road between Chepstow and Tintern, I noticed her adjusting her rear view mirror. Once we got to a straight section she indicated and pulled over whilst wildly gesticulating insults and V signs as I safely overtook. The issue is that drivers mistake the constantly flashing light as the rider flashing the motorist to let him pass. This is aggravated by the central location of the light and that it is on even in broad daylight, this is not a good scenario and could lead to serious confrontation.

I think it should only come on with main beam in the dark, that was whenever on dip and following a car, it won’t come on to annoy or mislead the driver in front and when the roads is clear on main beam it will illuminate the side of the road as intended……..come on Harley this is or could become an issue.

 

[ODGreenPA]

I had previously seen a you tube video on a fellow owner in the US remarking on this and today i experienced the same reaction from a motorist. The reason ?.? The cornering light.

Following a lady driver on a twisty section of A road between Chepstow and Tintern, I noticed her adjusting her rear view mirror. Once we got to a straight section she indicated and pulled over whilst wildly gesticulating insults and V signs as I safely overtook. The issue is that drivers mistake the constantly flashing light as the rider flashing the motorist to let him pass. This is aggravated by the central location of the light and that it is on even in broad daylight, this is not a good scenario and could lead to serious confrontation.

I think it should only come on with main beam in the dark, that was whenever on dip and following a car, it won’t come on to annoy or mislead the driver in front and when the roads is clear on main beam it will illuminate the side of the road as intended……..come on Harley this is or could become an issue.

So you're saying not to get the HD "upgraded" day maker lights?!😁
Seriously tho you do make a good point, as I could see that happening. People got no patience/manners/nothing when they get behind a wheel.

 

[Patkin]

So you're saying not to get the HD "upgraded" day maker lights?!😁
Seriously tho you do make a good point, as I could see that happening. People got no patience/manners/nothing when they get behind a wheel.

I am simply passing on a genuine concern that I now have, what’s the point of it illuminating in the daytime for a start. I can honestly say that I definitely would not be paying extra for that light operating as it currently is set up. I’m not going to disable mine as yet and intend to gain more traffic experience, but I may definitely investigate whether I can fit a switch so as it only operates at night.

I was following an irate lady, what if it was a car full of Chavs?

 

[Dirtglide]

I think you can turn the cornering light of concern, off. The fact it's mounted above the headlight can mean it could be misconstrued as a flashing headlight and not an innocent cornering light (we know it to be). What's that? 🤦‍♂️

Do raise your concerns with H-D; we can then weigh in alongside you. 👍

P.S. Wasn't aware it lit during the day, but have now noticed that yes you're right, it does, weirdly...

 

[Panted]

I am simply passing on a genuine concern that I now have, what’s the point of it illuminating in the daytime for a start. I can honestly say that I definitely would not be paying extra for that light operating as it currently is set up. I’m not going to disable mine as yet and intend to gain more traffic experience, but I may definitely investigate whether I can fit a switch so as it only operates at night.

I was following an irate lady, what if it was a car full of Chavs?

Fair point. The only experience I had with this was on one of my first rides I rode around a bend under some trees and thought did that light come on. I am really beginning to wonder with the issues now coming up with whether I should trade it in for another GS.

 

[RonB]

I have rode the bike to work 4 or 5 times now and it does seem to startle people, so I just pay attention to hard leaning lane changes to keep it from coming on. There are some turns that I cannot control it so I go to that side of the 2-4 lane highway before that turn so it isn't in someone's mirror. Most people see it light up the barrier and realize what the new light is and civil people move on about their day.

Anyone who wants to turn that in to road rage will get what they deserve in the end.

 

[zelein]

Picked up my PAS last Wednesday and first time riding at night was yesterday. On the freeway with a mostly straight freeway for 60 miles in an urban area I would say it's dangerous. It would flick on for a split second on a slight lean and then off while in the same lean and then back on and back off. With a wavy highway it was a bit distracting not just for me with a bright light showing up over the console but also for the drivers near me who thought I was using a turn signal. Harley probably needs to update the light so it doesn't turn off so quickly after engaging so it never gives the appearance of a turn signal, and they may want to think about just turning it off at highway speeds. Seeing a little bit extra to the right or left at (80MPH is my states speed limit) won't really help much though it probably helps a ton on a dark twisty highway at 40mph.

 

[Dirtglide]

If cage drivers are seeing you that's a good thing; them getting angry about that - that's their bad karma and deserves the bird. 🖕

 

[REKLOO5E]

I had previously seen a you tube video on a fellow owner in the US remarking on this and today i experienced the same reaction from a motorist. The reason ?.? The cornering light.

Following a lady driver on a twisty section of A road between Chepstow and Tintern, I noticed her adjusting her rear view mirror. Once we got to a straight section she indicated and pulled over whilst wildly gesticulating insults and V signs as I safely overtook. The issue is that drivers mistake the constantly flashing light as the rider flashing the motorist to let him pass. This is aggravated by the central location of the light and that it is on even in broad daylight, this is not a good scenario and could lead to serious confrontation.

I think it should only come on with main beam in the dark, that was whenever on dip and following a car, it won’t come on to annoy or mislead the driver in front and when the roads is clear on main beam it will illuminate the side of the road as intended……..come on Harley this is or could become an issue.

I've been noticing that people either pull over and either let you by or are upset. the function should be allowed to be turned on or off. maybe a new update. but i agree with you on the road rage and here where i live its pretty bad, so definitely a concern for me. i lean a little and it lights up every time. hopefully we can find a solution/ thanks for the heads up i also did not know they were on during the day,

 

[ZombyWoof]

Has anyone tried applying yellow or smoke colored tint over the light? That might tone it down a bit while still being useful. I haven't ridden after dark all that much, so I haven't had any road rage problems yet.

 

[REKLOO5E]

I think a switch is a really good option
You dont need that on at night ALL the time especially during the day

 

[DukeSky]

A Photo cell that only completes the circuit at night. I wonder if that light is wired to the Can-bus?

 

[Holymartyr]

I've noticed an awful lot of drivers pull over to let me pass when I'm on my PAS. Doesn't happen with my father's older FXRT at all.

Pretty sure you're right, that people mistake the light as a request for them to pull over. The first stage turns on too early, and the last stage turns on too late.

Already asked the dealer if it's something you can program using their DT program. No luck.