Anyone have a brake light modulator?

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flw · #1 Post by **flw** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:17 pm

Anyone use a “BACK OFF” MC BRAKE LIGHT MODULATOR and how was it to install?

Worth it in your opinion?

Dan

beacon · #2 Post by **beacon** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:27 pm

No, but I really want one. I think they are the cat's a s s !!

#3 Post by **blues2cruise** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:42 pm

I have one on my bike. Yes, it is worth it.

I have noticed a difference in the majority of vehicles approaching from behind....when that blinking red light starts most slow immediately...

Also, while at a stop, (and you keep a foot or hand on a brake), the light will continue to blink intermittently....it seems to prevent most vehicles behind me from creeping up too close.

I let the shop install mine, because it is such a pain to take the seat off and put it back on again.

JC Viper · #4 Post by **JC Viper** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:08 pm

I had one on my Vulcan (now totaled) and installed it myself. It was a bit difficult due to the wiring job Kawasaki did on the Vulcan to keep costs down. Plus placing the box somewhere dry was a bit of a job in itself.

I recommend going to a shop to do it and most likely they'll do a cleaner job with it than mine. Also the Vulcan doesn't generate much electrical power so try not to have too many lights connected to it.

zeligman · #5 Post by **zeligman** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:12 am

blues2cruise wrote:I have one on my bike. Yes, it is worth it.

I have noticed a difference in the majority of vehicles approaching from behind....when that blinking red light starts most slow immediately...

Also, while at a stop, (and you keep a foot or hand on a brake), the light will continue to blink intermittently....it seems to prevent most vehicles behind me from creeping up too close.

I let the shop install mine, because it is such a pain to take the seat off and put it back on again.

I'm sure there would be ENDLESS volunteers to work with your seat...

RhadamYgg · #6 Post by **RhadamYgg** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 6:43 am

Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.

RhadamYgg

#7 Post by **dr_bar** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:09 am

RhadamYgg wrote:Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.

RhadamYgg

http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/BLSM/blsm.asp

Gunslinger · #8 Post by **Gunslinger** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:37 am

Looking at the directions from the link dr_bar provided the installation seems very simple. I would use quick release connectors instead of solder or crimping. That way you can take the mod off if you ever sell the bike. Looks like a nice product for not a lot of $$.

Lion_Lady · #9 Post by **Lion_Lady** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:47 am

RhadamYgg wrote:Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.

RhadamYgg

I've got Hyperlites. They're LEDs so they draw almost no current. LOVE THEM! Simple to install. http://www.hyperlites.com/

They've now introduced "Hyper Whites" white fork lights.

P

JC Viper · #10 Post by **JC Viper** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:28 pm

RhadamYgg wrote:Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.

RhadamYgg

Careful about having those, any flashing red light is illegal and only allowed for Police and Fire in the tri-state (EDITED BY MOD). I never had a problem but some might, check with local municipalities.