flashing brake lights

duneseven · 07-31-2010, 11:32 PM

I installed a new trunk it has built in brake ,tail and clearance lights. I like the lights but the tail/ brake lights are led's and the brakes flash when applied. I think it attracts attention but is it legal? I still have the stock brake, tail assembly in use .

cactusjack · 07-31-2010, 11:44 PM

Are the brake lights SUPPOSED to flash? I mean, is this a problem or a feature of the trunk? What brand of trunk is it?

Yes, it's legal as long as they don't constantly flash. For instance, on my buddy's Goldwing the brake lights flash a few times when the brakes are first applied then they glow steady.

duneseven · 08-01-2010, 08:25 AM

they constantly flash as far as Iknow The trunk is a harley trunk,the flashing is a feature of the led bulbs they have two filaments or in this case diods one is a low steady tail light. When the brake is applied they obviously brighten and then begin to flash

08-01-2010, 08:46 AM

Was on a ride yesterday and behind a bike with the flashing break light. The stock breaklight came on and stayed on and the add on flashing break lights came on at the same time and flashed on left side then right side. really got my attention. I, think thay are a good thing. do not know if thay are leagle here in Minnesota. The owner of bike said she got the bike in Texas and that the flashing break lights were on the bike when she got it. Also said that she got alot of good comments about them being more visible than just a break light.

phred · 08-01-2010, 08:49 AM

I'm not sure about the legality, but I've considered adding flashing brake lights to mine. They definately get your attention.

dkdixie · 08-01-2010, 09:17 AM

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=17092

Check out the link. A lot of us are running this light.

usranger74 · 08-01-2010, 10:13 AM

I installed this = tailBlazer

https://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3

I have been told that it does draw attention.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-01-2010, 11:11 AM

Anything that gets more attention from the people behind you is a good thing. I wouldn't think it is illegal but you never know. Might want to check with some law enforcement people. They should be able to help you out.

duneseven · 08-01-2010, 11:47 AM

thanks for the help everyone I think I will just leave it in ,if it's illegal hopefully the police have more pressing issue's

skiman · 08-01-2010, 06:59 PM

This website says there's is legal in 50 states with CA having to be different of course. They don't give a reference for there legal claim.

http://www.bikerhiway.com/backoff-wi...ghts-p-14.html

wiz · 08-02-2010, 12:05 PM

The Kuryakyn Triple Whammy kit is nice, since you get the rear turn signals converted to also be running lights and brake lights and all three rear lights flash three times then stay on as brake lights. The new chrome bezels and red lenses look much cooler than the stock big yellow plastic lenses.

rickyboy · 08-02-2010, 12:18 PM

I have a run/turn/brake set up from Custom Dynamics. I have the option to make my brake lights flash a few times or not, when the brakes are applied. It's just a lead that plugs into the...... equalizer????..... Can't recall what the piece is called. It breaks the connection much like a turn signal I'm guessing. I'm not electrician though. It's all installed under the seat. I wish I had a similar set up for the car and truck. It really gets the attention of the people behind you.
But illegal??? Not up here where I live. Constant rear brake lights flashing would almost constitute "emergency flashers wouldn't it ???

macmac · 08-02-2010, 01:15 PM

Yeah I don't think I would constant flashing. I have the back off that flashes 3 times and stays steady, hooked into 3 run brake lamps. I like triangles of light, because I believe they will help others determine distances better.

flightdoc · 08-02-2010, 01:49 PM

I've had the "liteblazer" for a couple of years now. Very inconspicuous but very bright. They flash a few times before going steady red.

http://www.whitehorsegear.com/lite-blazer

vin

**ringadingh** · 08-02-2010, 04:51 PM

Beezer has a flashing tailight and it makes a difference in catching your eye when you follow him. I followed him a few times this weekend and it does make a difference.

07-31-2010, 11:32 PM	#1
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	flashing brake lights I installed a new trunk it has built in brake ,tail and clearance lights. I like the lights but the tail/ brake lights are led's and the brakes flash when applied. I think it attracts attention but is it legal? I still have the stock brake, tail assembly in use . Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	flashing brake lights Are the brake lights SUPPOSED to flash? I mean, is this a problem or a feature of the trunk? What brand of trunk is it? Yes, it's legal as long as they don't constantly flash. For instance, on my buddy's Goldwing the brake lights flash a few times when the brakes are first applied then they glow steady. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-01-2010, 08:25 AM	#3
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	flashing brake lights they constantly flash as far as Iknow The trunk is a harley trunk,the flashing is a feature of the led bulbs they have two filaments or in this case diods one is a low steady tail light. When the brake is applied they obviously brighten and then begin to flash
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08-01-2010, 08:46 AM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	flashing brake lights Was on a ride yesterday and behind a bike with the flashing break light. The stock breaklight came on and stayed on and the add on flashing break lights came on at the same time and flashed on left side then right side. really got my attention. I, think thay are a good thing. do not know if thay are leagle here in Minnesota. The owner of bike said she got the bike in Texas and that the flashing break lights were on the bike when she got it. Also said that she got alot of good comments about them being more visible than just a break light.
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08-01-2010, 08:49 AM	#5
phred Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 567	flashing brake lights I'm not sure about the legality, but I've considered adding flashing brake lights to mine. They definately get your attention. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-01-2010, 09:17 AM	#6
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	flashing brake lights http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...ic.php?t=17092 Check out the link. A lot of us are running this light. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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08-01-2010, 10:13 AM	#7
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	flashing brake lights I installed this = tailBlazer https://www.kisantech.com/index.php?cat_id=3 I have been told that it does draw attention. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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08-01-2010, 11:11 AM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	flashing brake lights Anything that gets more attention from the people behind you is a good thing. I wouldn't think it is illegal but you never know. Might want to check with some law enforcement people. They should be able to help you out. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-01-2010, 11:47 AM	#9
duneseven Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: spokane WA. Posts: 535	flashing brake lights thanks for the help everyone I think I will just leave it in ,if it's illegal hopefully the police have more pressing issue's
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08-01-2010, 06:59 PM	#10
skiman Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nashville,NC Posts: 782	flashing brake lights This website says there's is legal in 50 states with CA having to be different of course. They don't give a reference for there legal claim. http://www.bikerhiway.com/backoff-wi...ghts-p-14.html __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 FI 12" buckhorn apes Chuckster air kit Mustang seat and fender bib Avon Venom tires 2 right side Harley mufflers the quiet side. TFI fuel control Progressive 430 shocks 430-4213B (Best Mod to the bike I've made) Progressive fork springs (See Above) Kuryakyn grips A touch of chrome farkles Reckless fairing color match 2 tone paint. Kenwood deck with Polk 5 1/4" speakers. 2007 GSX1250 Stock for now
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08-02-2010, 12:05 PM	#11
wiz Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 498	flashing brake lights The Kuryakyn Triple Whammy kit is nice, since you get the rear turn signals converted to also be running lights and brake lights and all three rear lights flash three times then stay on as brake lights. The new chrome bezels and red lenses look much cooler than the stock big yellow plastic lenses.
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08-02-2010, 12:18 PM	#12
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	flashing brake lights I have a run/turn/brake set up from Custom Dynamics. I have the option to make my brake lights flash a few times or not, when the brakes are applied. It's just a lead that plugs into the...... equalizer????..... Can't recall what the piece is called. It breaks the connection much like a turn signal I'm guessing. I'm not electrician though. It's all installed under the seat. I wish I had a similar set up for the car and truck. It really gets the attention of the people behind you. But illegal??? Not up here where I live. Constant rear brake lights flashing would almost constitute "emergency flashers wouldn't it ??? __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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08-02-2010, 01:15 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	flashing brake lights Yeah I don't think I would constant flashing. I have the back off that flashes 3 times and stays steady, hooked into 3 run brake lamps. I like triangles of light, because I believe they will help others determine distances better. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-02-2010, 01:49 PM	#14
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	flashing brake lights I've had the "liteblazer" for a couple of years now. Very inconspicuous but very bright. They flash a few times before going steady red. http://www.whitehorsegear.com/lite-blazer vin
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08-02-2010, 04:51 PM	#15
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	flashing brake lights Beezer has a flashing tailight and it makes a difference in catching your eye when you follow him. I followed him a few times this weekend and it does make a difference. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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