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taxfree4
04-19-2017, 01:59 PM
This won't be available till April 2018 but I pre-ordered mine. No wires or apps with an 8 hour battery life. Accelerometer and gyroscope sensors detects braking, downshifting and more. My theory is whatever makes you more visible and it only weighs 6 ounces.



https://igg.me/at/brakefree/x/16458078
Steve 0080
04-19-2017, 06:17 PM
Very interesting.... warming up the MC now !
taxfree4
04-19-2017, 06:30 PM
This thing really caught my eye, the great part is no wires or apps it just works and weighing 6 ounces with the battery it's not dragging on your head. The whole site has some really ingenious stuff for sale - great bathroom read.
ReserveBum
04-19-2017, 07:34 PM
What a great concept!. Like it that there is no mounting/wiring
Davidk
04-19-2017, 07:41 PM
Looks interesting, but I have been screwed over too many time on these prepaid deals. I will wait for when/if it actually hits the market.
willtill
04-20-2017, 05:58 AM
Wireless brake lights mounted on helmets actually have been around for quite awhile now. I used to use one similar to this; several years ago, had them on a couple of helmets:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v009kRAHMSk

Do a search for motorcycle helmet brake light systems:

https://www.google.com/search?q=wireless+helmet+brake+light&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=motorcycle+helmet+brake+light+system
Bob Penn
04-20-2017, 06:51 AM
Enough people already call me "light headed" for even riding a motorcycle!!
DMAGOLDRDR
04-20-2017, 07:23 AM
Not as slick as a lighted unit, but also effective in being seen. When you turn your head it shows an arrow for that direction. A friend has this and it really shows up when headlights reflect off it.


http://www.aerostich.com/arrow-head-lane-change-indicators.html
taxfree4
04-20-2017, 07:36 AM
Enough people already call me "light headed" for even riding a motorcycle!!


Very good
willtill
04-20-2017, 07:37 AM
Not as slick as a lighted unit, but also effective in being seen. When you turn your head it shows an arrow for that direction. A friend has this and it really shows up when headlights reflect off it.


http://www.aerostich.com/arrow-head-lane-change-indicators.html

I've taken those adhesive DOT reflective strips (white/red) that you see on tractor trailers; and cut out pieces and affixed them to my helmet. But I like those that you posted above... I wonder how well those decals you posted will conform to some of the bends and rises in the back of other helmets (unlike the one that is pictured)?
DMAGOLDRDR
04-20-2017, 02:04 PM
I've taken those adhesive DOT reflective strips (white/red) that you see on tractor trailers; and cut out pieces and affixed them to my helmet. But I like those that you posted above... I wonder how well those decals you posted will conform to some of the bends and rises in the back of other helmets (unlike the one that is pictured)?



Yup,, I hear ya. Many Helmet makers are putting rear exhaust vents and spoilers on the back side to help air flow. My friend has a smooth Helmet so I'm not sure, but would guess with a sharp knife and some patience (I have none so I'm out) you could custom cut to fit.