Modulating Rear Brake Light

[Frenz 08GZ250]

I went to my friends shop today and asked about the Hyperlites Led's. He showed be a sealed modulator that will just splice into the exiting brake harness and provide five short blinks then steady. I went with this rather than mount two sets of 16 Led's. I will have it installed Friday and let you all know.
Also looking at the headlight modulation and found that it is a law in USA & Canada that you must have a sensor so as dusk approaches modulation stops. This way you will have steady light at night and not drive people crazy. I looked at Comagination.com at their VisiPath which gives the option of using the high beam or low beam. I just need to see my headlight in the daylight to conclude which to use.

Rod

[grego]

sounds interesting. i hate drilling holes so this sounds like a better way.,,, let us know the results

thanks

grego

[mrlmd1]

Use high beam, that's recommended most.
All the modulators come with a photocell sensor so there is no flashing from dusk to dusk in the dark.
Most of these are small enough to plug into the wiring and bulb in the headlight bucket.

[Water Warrior 2]

Had the Comagination on Lynda's GZ and it did not last much past a year. It may be a bit cheaper but I can not recommend it as a good buy. Try a different brand. Have the HyperLights on Lynda's M-50. Oh boy, will you like them.

[dvsDave]

While Headlight Modulators are now legal in all 50 states, how about modulating auxiliary taillights (i.e. the Hyperlites) I'm in Virginia, anybody have any modulated rear lights in VA?

[Water Warrior 2]

Check with the local DOT regs for Modulating brake lights. I think you will find HyperLights are legal. Also check the HyperLights website or E-mail them for confirmation in your state.

[grego]

when i was looking into the modulating brake lights the flashing red was legal in all states but california. in california they are only allowed to flash 4 times and then be on solid after that....

safe riding

grego

[mrlmd1]

Most of these flash rapidly 4 or 5 times then go steady as long as the brakelight is energized, then reset again when you release the brakes to do it again next time. The flashing is meant as an attention-getter for someone behind you, like if you were pumping the brakes to manually flash the light.

[dvsDave]

Yes, modulating rear headlights are legal in Virginia. Found definitive answer here: http://www.motorcyclevirginia.com/st....aspx#Anchor12

Placed my order for hyperlights rear brake lights today!

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by dvsDave

Yes, modulating rear headlights are legal in Virginia. Found definitive answer here: http://www.motorcyclevirginia.com/st....aspx#Anchor12

Placed my order for hyperlights rear brake lights today!

Excellant choice. The HyperLights will modulate and the stock brake light will act as normal. Easy install too.