whats that little light bulb for inside the headlight?

alan566 · 05-05-2010, 10:58 PM

i just can't figure out the function of it. thanks alan

SpudRider · 05-05-2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alan566

i just can't figure out the function of it. thanks alan

The little light bulb inside the Zong's headlight is the running light, Alan.

If you headlight is extinquished, the running light will help reveal your presence to other motorists.

Spud

alan566 · 05-05-2010, 11:17 PM

ok thanks. makes since

AZ200cc · 05-05-2010, 11:43 PM

A good idea that I think is only on chinese bikes. I have never seen it on a Jap bike.

Wild_Alaskan · 05-05-2010, 11:52 PM

my polisport headlight has one also

SpudRider · 05-06-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

A good idea that I think is only on chinese bikes. I have never seen it on a Jap bike.

I know the Yamaha TW200 has the running lights built into the front turn signals. In contrast, the Zong uses the small light bulb inside the headlight for the running light.

Spud

AZ200cc · 05-06-2010, 01:16 AM

My trailmaster had it also, Forward thinking.

TurboT · 05-06-2010, 02:02 AM

This could be there for insurance and road worthy purposes in other countries. In Canada, all vehicles on the road must have some form of 'daytime running light' that automatically comes on while the vehicle is in gear. In manual transmissions it is controlled by the emergency brake, and in automatics when it is engaged when the vehicle is out of "park"

I'm not sure what other countries have this vehicle law, but I'm sure there are others.

FastDoc · 05-06-2010, 11:28 AM

I think its required in some othe markets, China perhaps. I never thought it was useful.

Jim · 05-06-2010, 02:35 PM

Do you drive with your headlight on during the day?

Cal25 · 05-06-2010, 03:32 PM

I think it is a law in the US that you cant have a switch to turn off the headlight. On my old GS750, it had a a cover over the switch that prevented you from turning it off or on. On my current China bike, there is no on/off switch, only a dimmer.

TurboT · 05-06-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I think its required in some othe markets, China perhaps. I never thought it was useful.

Safety police. They cited 'studies' that claimed drivers recognize headlights on cars even during the daytime more so if they are not on. Automatically turning on and off makes it so people don't forget to turn them off in the bright sunlight. It's been this way since the late 80's in Canada.

FastDoc · 05-06-2010, 04:49 PM

Interesting. Are automatic car headlights required in Canada?

My Corvette was a Canadian export model and was standard with the automatic lights. Very frustrating.

TurboT · 05-06-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Interesting. Are automatic car headlights required in Canada?

My Corvette was a Canadian export model and was standard with the automatic lights. Very frustrating.

It is a legally mandated standard safety feature in all cars sold in Canada to have some form of 'daytime running light' while in gear.

It used to be the headlights would just come on. You would need to flip the switch inside to turn on the dash lights and the tail lights.

Nowadays, car companies are more creative and are using the park lights or some form of fog light as the daytime running light requirement. My 2006 van runs with the park lights on until the headlights are turned on via a darkness sensor (auto mode) or by turning them on manually.

Jim · 05-06-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Interesting. Are automatic car headlights required in Canada?

My Corvette was a Canadian export model and was standard with the automatic lights. Very frustrating.

What was frustrating about it?

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I think its required in some othe markets, China perhaps. I never thought it was useful. __________________ Happy to serve.
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alan566 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartwell, GA Posts: 187	ok thanks. makes since
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TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	This could be there for insurance and road worthy purposes in other countries. In Canada, all vehicles on the road must have some form of 'daytime running light' that automatically comes on while the vehicle is in gear. In manual transmissions it is controlled by the emergency brake, and in automatics when it is engaged when the vehicle is out of "park" I'm not sure what other countries have this vehicle law, but I'm sure there are others.
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Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I think it is a law in the US that you cant have a switch to turn off the headlight. On my old GS750, it had a a cover over the switch that prevented you from turning it off or on. On my current China bike, there is no on/off switch, only a dimmer.
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05-06-2010, 04:49 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Interesting. Are automatic car headlights required in Canada? My Corvette was a Canadian export model and was standard with the automatic lights. Very frustrating. __________________ Happy to serve.
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