26-10-2017, 04:23 PM
I have LED rear lights in Lucas D type lamps. They are very effective, in daylight or at night. However on the odd occasion when I do have to venture out in the dark I strap a warning triangle to the spare wheel which seems to confuse drivers sufficiently that they slow down to have a good look. I also clip a bicycle flashing rear LED lamp to the luggage carrier. The "Cat Eye" brand are very good and can be seen from quite a distance. I have also considered buying one of those reflectors on a stick that cyclists use. Anything that attracts another driver's attention is always a good thing. (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oxford-Safety-Bike-Cycle-Bicycle-Flag-Fold-Out-Safety-Reflector-590-RE831/122535168877?epid=1134437105&hash=item1c87aa4b6d:g:c2oAAOSwnsZZiH4B)
The headlamps are 6v with normal incandescent bulbs and compared to a modern are frankly quite useless unless you're driving in pitch dark and your eyes have accustomed to the dark. To be honest the sidelights on my Merc are brighter. Ideally a rear window blind is necessary to prevent being blinded by someone following behind in a modern. I have found opening the windscreen helps. (not much fun in the winter though!)
I have considered going to 6v LED headlamps but my reflectors & lenses are Marchal and I'd have to change them in order to get compatible bulbs. In the interest of economy I make do, although if it was for regular night time use I'd go for LED every time.
The headlamps are 6v with normal incandescent bulbs and compared to a modern are frankly quite useless unless you're driving in pitch dark and your eyes have accustomed to the dark. To be honest the sidelights on my Merc are brighter. Ideally a rear window blind is necessary to prevent being blinded by someone following behind in a modern. I have found opening the windscreen helps. (not much fun in the winter though!)
I have considered going to 6v LED headlamps but my reflectors & lenses are Marchal and I'd have to change them in order to get compatible bulbs. In the interest of economy I make do, although if it was for regular night time use I'd go for LED every time.