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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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A few weeks ago I was behind a guy (he was on a Ultra) and when he would apply his brakes his tail light and both directionals would flash 3-4 times (to get your attention) and then stay on. When he put his blinker on 1/2 of his tail light would also blink with the directional. I was very impressed with how well it drew attention.

My question is... does anyone know who makes it, whats it called, and if it's available for a sporty?
Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Run turn Brake module (RTB)

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Kuryakyn both make them
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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google motorcycle brake light modulator / flasher
 
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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i bought one for my bike, but never installed it...
instead i installed a harley tail light that is much brighter than the stocker. it does what i want it to- it flashes only if i flash it. i prefer it that way!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Man I've been wondering about these things for a while. I think they look sweet. Has anyone put one on a Sportster yet?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by cockerhamsg
Man I've been wondering about these things for a while. I think they look sweet. Has anyone put one on a Sportster yet?
My last Sportster had the run/brake module on it. worth every cent, and should be standard imo
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
My last Sportster had the run/brake module on it. worth every cent, and should be standard imo
Sweet, do you remember the brand of it? I'd love to have that feature on my 48.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
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I had the Harley one
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Default Tail Lights

Might also want to google for
brightass lights
and
hyperlights

I have both and that bike is guaranteed to get all the attention you want from the back.
I find that vehicles stop a lot earlier behind me than they used to.
 
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