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     Pso |
anyone useing a brake light flasher? If so what brand? I Would like to get one- I was reading that being rear-ended is becoming a very common accident due to cell phone users. Just happened to a friend in a cage. I remember the Hurt reported stated that rear ends were not a significant form of accident on a MC, but now that seems to be changing. Thanks | ||
| Treadmarks |
I use the XP on my street motard. I guess I will get one for the Uly too, as it really alerts the drivers behind you. Thanks for reminding me. http://www.customdynamics.com/signal_dynamics_back _off_brake_light_modulator.htm | ||
| Treadmarks |
Just ordered mine, 35 bucks. If you get one, be sure to get the XP as it is designed to work with LED tail lights.  | ||
| Diablobrian |
Looks like a good idea as long as you don't have integrated tail/turn signals installed!  | ||
| Old_mil |
Instead of a standard brake light modulator, you might want to consider adding some of these... http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?I tem=HL | ||
| Xbimmer |
BackOFF XP, stuck it to the left frame rail under the seat and wired it to the two orange/white wires leading back to the tail light. Wired it so that I could choose either mode or easily replug it back to stock in case it ever fails. The web site is wrong, in Mode One I get four brief flashes before the long one, not three. I have mixed feelings about it, I believe the repeated sequences do catch the attention of most drivers even if it may be confusing them (good). However I suspect a few zoners out there actually get transfixed by the sequence since it seems a higher percentage of these morons actually get in even closer at stops (bad!). However I like the capacity and I'm finishing up the details for a tidy extra lighting solution to integrate in. I hadn't ever thought about this much until some idiot narrowly missed me a few weeks ago as he careened his Excursion away from clobbering me and through the red light where he finally got it stopped in the intersection... Since I've been rear-ended twice before at stops on bikes I think that one would have been the final third... | ||
| Captainxb |
I've been using the BackOff XP also. Nice tidy compact unit. Easy to wire in. People behind tend to stop short. Highly recommended. Cheap safety. | ||
| Treadmarks |
Someone out there also markets a SOMA (Stay Off My Azz) hyper bright LED light strip. The XP back off unit has a load rating of 10 amps, so it should easily be able to support the extra light strips. | ||
| Jackbequick |
I can second the motion on the Backoff XP. Had one on the M2 and have put one on my FXD also. I often touch the front brake lever lightly to get peoples attention. Even if I'm not wanting to slow much. You can usually see people react to it and back off a little in your mirrors. Anything that gets a little attention (like the multiple flashes) and gets people thinking a little more is a good thing for sure. Jack | ||
| Another_bueller |
Like others, I use the Signal Dynamics brake & headlight modulators. I find them VERY effective. Cagers tend to stop a fair distance behind me and I've seen people about to pull out in front of me take a second look and stomp the brakes because they noticed the modulated headlight. Great stuff. Bob | ||
| Daves |
The guy that leads our club rides has one on his BMW. I thought he had a short in his tail light  | ||
| Treadmarks |
I got mine in the mail and installed it over the weekend. I must say in the 5 quick flash mode it seems to make the tail light brighter. I can actually see the cages behind me at night when the red light fills the inside their vehicle. | ||
| Wesman |
Saw this one and was thinking about trying it out.....anyone used it yet?....seems to be a LED bulb with an integrated Flash unit. http://www.homebody-design.com/ | ||
| Xbimmer |
Post too old to edit but I'm correcting myself here, I spliced into the harness under the seat and left frame rail tying into the RED/YELLOW wires, NOT orange/white! Sorry...  | ||
| Firstbatch |
+1 on the XP Backoff unit. Fair price at $35, solid construction and easy install. I have used similar units on the bikes and I think these brake like modulators really help to keep the cages at bay. Fits really nice in the tail of the Uly. Have to try a Kisan SM-1 next to try out turn signal cancel and running lights. |
