Anyone have a brake light modulator?
Posted: 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
Worth it in your opinion?
Dan
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Anyone have a brake light modulator?
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Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:27 pm
No, but I really want one. I think they are the cat's a s s !!
Posted: 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.
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.
Posted: 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.
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:12 am
I'm sure there would be ENDLESS volunteers to work with your seat...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.
Posted: 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
RhadamYgg
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:09 am
http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/BLSM/blsm.aspRhadamYgg wrote:Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.
RhadamYgg
Posted: 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 $$.
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:47 am
I've got Hyperlites. They're LEDs so they draw almost no current. LOVE THEM! Simple to install. http://www.hyperlites.com/RhadamYgg wrote:Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.
RhadamYgg
They've now introduced "Hyper Whites" white fork lights.
P
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:28 pm
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.RhadamYgg wrote:Anybody have a link to one? I'm always interested in making my ride safer - especially from being rear-ended.
RhadamYgg