Don't rant and rave about too much, but I thought I'd share because some of you guys might be interested. About $20. Fully encapsulated. waterproof and about the size of a postage stamp. About 3/16" thick. Three wire hookup. Programmable with 36 different flashing configurations. Will work with LED or incandescent alike. I installed it behind the bulb reflector inside the tail lamp itself. I soldered the connections. It took about an hour. It has two white wires extending from the unit. Touch them together a number of times to step through each operating mode. I didn't see a need to change it from the preset mode though, so I just cut the wires shorter and insulated them. I can change that later if I decide to. Good for 8amps so it will operate a trailer too.
Put it on my wife's bike. She applies either brake, the lamp flashes three times and stays on until she releases. Repeats if she reapplies the brake.
I actually ordered two, so I'll put it on my bike too.
http://3rdbrakeflasher.com/index.php?ma ... cts_id=180
Brakelight Modulator
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dingdong
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Re: Brakelight Modulator
All I have to say is when this gets out they will probably sell a ton of them. Finally a manufacturer pricing something for a motorcycle that isn't outrageous. Let us know how this works out in the long run. Thanks!
Tom
Tom
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spiralout
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1980 GL1100I (with '77 1000 engine)
1996 GL1500 SE
Re: Brakelight Modulator
They have almost 2k likes on FB already. Looks like the word IS getting out. Thanks for posting this. I think I'll order one.
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tom84std
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2002 VTX1800
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69 BSA Bitsa
2004 Virago
VW Trike
Re: Brakelight Modulator
For what it's worth, it's one of the few things made in America these days.
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thomba
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- Motorcycle: 2000 GL1500SE Darkside
1993 GL1500A Darkside
2005 VTX 1300R
Re: Brakelight Modulator
Thanks for the link. I ordered one when you first posted and received it yesterday. Installed it on my VTX today. Quite impressive and compact. I ordered 2 more today - a 37 mode and a 100 mode. Again, Thanks for sharing.
Chief Warrant Officer 3 US Navy Ret 1966 -1986
No Wife, No Job, No Worries.
Retired & Love to Ride
Current Rides:
2000 GL1500SE (Red) Darkside
1993 GL1500A (Black) Darkside
2005 VTX 1300R (Red)
No Wife, No Job, No Worries.
Retired & Love to Ride
Current Rides:
2000 GL1500SE (Red) Darkside
1993 GL1500A (Black) Darkside
2005 VTX 1300R (Red)
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wlkjr
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Previously owned:
1983 750 Sabre
1980 CB750
1975 CB750
1973 CL350
Re: Brakelight Modulator
Thanks for the heads up. I ordered one for my son's bike and one for mine. I usually hit the brake lever several times when stopping but now won't have to anymore.
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Wilcoy02
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- Motorcycle: 1983 GL1100 I purchased 3/16
1983 GL1100I frame with an 80 engine. poor boy installed with C-5 ignition--DIED in Grande Prairie Alberta Canada 8/15
98 valkyrie sold 8/16
Re: Brakelight Modulator
I have had mine on my bike for about a year. Cars behind me do slow down a lot sooner on me. I still hit my breaks 2 times.