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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 04:13 PM
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I have the HD run/turn/ brake module in place, love it , works great. Is there a plug and play brake light modulator that works with it ?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 09:38 PM
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I think your gonna need a kuryakyn rtb or custom dynamic,s rtb module or get a bal-1 brakelight with many flash pattern,s if you want to get someone's attention bal-1 is best .
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 09:44 PM
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Exactly - BAL-1 is very good. It also works well with the "run/brake/turn" module from the MOCO. Plus it looks awesome. At least to me anyway
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 09:45 PM
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First call I'd make would be to the people at Custom Dynamics.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 10:48 PM
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I love my BAL-1R

I bought it used on the forums classifieds for about 1/2.

fair deal, works great

not only are the flash patterns adjustable, but just the run and brake functions can be made MUCH brighter.

mine is set for a couple of quick flashes, then steady on

this is the pattern a riding Pal used, and I found it worked well to catch attention with out being obnoxious

TOO bright or TOO much flashing can cause target fixation in drivers- there have been studies showing an increase in collisions with stopped cop cars since bright flashing leds have come more into use...I know that sometimes I can;t see past or around a stopped emergency vehicle with more lights than Iron Maiden

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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 11:38 PM
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Install another light. Ghost multi mount brake/tail light with built in 5 pulse flasher. Small and bright $95.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Custom Dynamics
 
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From what I've been reading, the CD smart triple play does it all. Run turn brake and many strobe patterns. I was hoping to not have to start over. I just GOT this aux. brake light module. There has to be one that will work with it.
 
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Consult your local laws. Consistent flashing is illegal in TN. The Kury rtb is ok because it only flashes a couple of times, then is solid.

Disregard, if this is not pertinent.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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the previous owner of my 13 put the Kury unit in with LED lighting. no way on heck anyone in back of me isn't going to notice I am braking.
 
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