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Anyone try brake light modulator?

4.8K views 9 replies 10 participants last post by  Steve Reeves  
#1 ·
Anyone use a “BACK OFF” MC BRAKE LIGHT MODULATOR and how was it to install?

Worth it in your opinion?

Dan
 
#2 ·
I have something similar on my bike...and my husbands bike.
Definitely an eyecatcher and i think worth it. Easy to install for my vulcan. Wires under seat obviously for the rear lights go into the rear fender....used VOM to identify the brake light wire... cut/ crimp ....done.

tried to locate it under the seat on my vulcan...on top of battery but there is not a lot of clearance there....so moved it to the left side compartment.

I have read somewhere that it may not be legal in some states? California maybe specifies the blink rate...?
 
#7 ·
I have a Signal Minder (automatic signal canceller) which flashes both signal lights when I brake (if a signel is not activated), but not the brakes lights them selves. It basically has the same effect. I found some red rear signal lenses for about $9 on line (they're actually for a Yammerma, but work quite well). I stopped using the modulator because it was messing with my management of the blinkers...long story...
I also have a third brake light light bar on my license palte frame.
 
#8 ·
I bought my bike used about a week ago now. Got home and found the Back Off module installed under the seat. I guess if you're really looking for every safety advantage and ride a lot in traffic it's one more tool.

Doug
 
#9 ·
The headlight modulator is legal in all states. When I installed it on a previous motorcycle I also received in the box a copy of the federal law that says so. I wasn't aware of the brake light flasher being illegal, I have one of the Tailblazer bulbs on my 900. They are both very good for attracting attention and these days that's a must.