Recommendations - Brake Light Modulator
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Correct. A sensor at night is supposed to turn the modulator off.
I never thought about potential problems with a tail light modulator. I guess it can be confusing too. I consider myself a pretty "aware" driver (car or bike) and usually know where people are around me and how close when stopping too.. I may get the tail light modulator though as I do think its a good idea in principle..
I never thought about potential problems with a tail light modulator. I guess it can be confusing too. I consider myself a pretty "aware" driver (car or bike) and usually know where people are around me and how close when stopping too.. I may get the tail light modulator though as I do think its a good idea in principle..
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and the SD one has the ability to be shut off when desired, such as when you are in a group and don't want to **** off the ride captain in front of you... 8^)
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I have not been a big fan of the modulators (don't have them, but have seen them on other scoots). The mod that catches my eyes the most is the kit that makes your turn signals and tail accent light come on when you brake, not on all the time (running), they just come on during braking. When you are riding behind that dimmish tail light, and three other brake lights come on, it really catches your eyes.
I have never been confused by the headlight modulator, in my opinion, it cycles too fast to be confused for a "go" signal. Not a big fan of them though, as I find them distracting and annoying when one is behind me. While I like being seen, I don't really want to distract/annoy anyone either. I just drive with brights and passing lights on during the day, no close calls yet, knock on wood.
I have never been confused by the headlight modulator, in my opinion, it cycles too fast to be confused for a "go" signal. Not a big fan of them though, as I find them distracting and annoying when one is behind me. While I like being seen, I don't really want to distract/annoy anyone either. I just drive with brights and passing lights on during the day, no close calls yet, knock on wood.
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From: South Carolina
Headlight modulators are very effective. As far as drunk drivers, never heard that before... they are effective enough that the Topeka Kansas Police Dept installed them on their machines.
In addition to a SD Wig-Wag on my Ultra, I've also installed 6 separate red LED's from SD in the tourpack... just below the lip of the lid. They are connected to the tail lights in the tourpack and work with the Wig-Wag as well. The back of my bike really lights up when I hit the brakes. Have the left 3 LEDs connected with the right brake light in the tour pack, and the right 3 LEDs to the left brake light... they flash and blink like crazy. Was pulled over by a LEO about 2 months ago for an unrelated issue (no gloves on while on military base)... he thought he was pulling over another LEO when he saw my brake lights light up.
Bottom line, it's a matter of personal preference. IMHO, anything I can do to draw attention gives me a better chance of not being hit by the unaware. In fact, in the 3 years I've had a headlight modulator... not a single person has tried to pull out in front of me. As an added benefit... people move out of the fast lane on the highway. Of course, YMMV.
In addition to a SD Wig-Wag on my Ultra, I've also installed 6 separate red LED's from SD in the tourpack... just below the lip of the lid. They are connected to the tail lights in the tourpack and work with the Wig-Wag as well. The back of my bike really lights up when I hit the brakes. Have the left 3 LEDs connected with the right brake light in the tour pack, and the right 3 LEDs to the left brake light... they flash and blink like crazy. Was pulled over by a LEO about 2 months ago for an unrelated issue (no gloves on while on military base)... he thought he was pulling over another LEO when he saw my brake lights light up.
Bottom line, it's a matter of personal preference. IMHO, anything I can do to draw attention gives me a better chance of not being hit by the unaware. In fact, in the 3 years I've had a headlight modulator... not a single person has tried to pull out in front of me. As an added benefit... people move out of the fast lane on the highway. Of course, YMMV.
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From: Maple City, Michigan
I purchased a Dyna Flash unit hoping to install it on my 2014 Street Glide, I've used the same unit before on my Sporty. However the wiring on the SG looks to be way different than the old standard yellow/red Sporty wiring for the brake.
Is there a way to add a strobe unit between the brake light power source and the tail light or do I need to just buy the CD $89.00 plug and play unit.
Is there a way to add a strobe unit between the brake light power source and the tail light or do I need to just buy the CD $89.00 plug and play unit.
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