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Old 04-23-2011, 12:51 PM
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Default Running lights flashing module????

I just traded my 03 WG for an 03 SE RK just like the one in this youtube video. Screaming Eagle Road King

Does anyone know of a plug n play module that will make my rear running lights flash like the rear running lights shown in this video and cancel to steady when a turn signal is applied. I talked to the owner of this bike and he told me that the flashing in the video is caused by the camera stroboscopic effect, but it looks cool as hell to me. I have the same LED set up as this bike and with the exception of the air cleaner and a few small details, our bikes are nearly identical.

Also, I have seen bikes with the three headlights like mine with the two outer running lights alternate once a second with one on and the other one off and so on. Does anyone know of a driving light plug in module for that?

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The rear lights apparently have LED bulbs in them. That would make them appear to flash on video at 30 or 60 fps unless they are pulsing at the same frequency. You can get the modules that make lights flash alternately at police supply outlets, but I would discourage using them unless you are doing parades or funeral escorts as they might be mistaken for impersonating a police vehicle.

Here is a link to Galls , one such supply outlet.
 

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Strobing rear lights or strobing front turn signals are illegal in all the states... enforcement is another matter. Strobe headlights however are a different matter... they are legal in quite a few of the states and enforcement in those states that haven't updated their laws to allow for strobing headlights is practically non-existent.
 
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I use this "Back Off Module XP"......It flashes 5 times real fast when brakes are applied then burns steady until brakes are released. Mine is tied into the rear brake light and both turn signals, which are also running lights. It's keeps the cages back.
Here is the link: Read the difference in Modules.
http://www.customdynamics.com/signal..._modulator.htm

 
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Kuryakyn also makes the flasher modules for their brake lights. However, anyone that runs continuous flashing lights, front or rear, in a group ride should be taken out and shot...those things are incredibly annoying!
 
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Originally Posted by Gunkholes
Kuryakyn also makes the flasher modules for their brake lights. However, anyone that runs continuous flashing lights, front or rear, in a group ride should be taken out and shot...those things are incredibly annoying!
Guess that's why I don't do group rides. Too many variables.

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Originally Posted by BBStacker
Guess that's why I don't do group rides. Too many variables.

1st, 2nd, 3rd MAW over the course of 9 yrs. Semper Fi!
I do a mix, but ride mostly solo or with my bride or a few friends. Did one group ride, with modulating headlights behind me. Just about went nuts after a few miles!

I was in 3rd MAW @ El Toro, and the 1st MAW, MAGs-11 & 12. VMF(AW)-323 (1961-65)

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I did a search on this, and of course, I can't find it again. But flashing/strobe headlights are supposed to be legal in all 50. Not sure about aux lights.
 
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