Led extra brake light

[Dweisman429]

I had changed my tails to switchbacks and I really like the look, although I have always been slightly concerned that there isn't enough difference when the brake light comes on.

I added a back-off box...just an inline flasher that gave the brake light a 3 pulse then steady that repeated about every 3 seconds.

I had always liked the look of the small led surface mount light head in place of the rear reflector. So I found THIS on evilbay for $20.

It is plenty cheap enough for sure. Shipping was extremely fast. Installation was simple as well. I didn't take any pics but it's definitely not bad. I will get a pic or video this evening

[SeaSteve]

VERY interested in some pictures, how long the wires are and what you think of it. Looks like it's only 4" wide.

[Dweisman429]

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[Dweisman429]

It is about 4" across. Fits perfectly where the reflector was.

Wires are about 10-12" long. Plenty enough.

I had already cut into my harness so it wasn't anything, but you need your brake power and a ground...I soldered them in on the bike side tail light plug. There is a yellow wire that you use to select your flash pattern. Power up the light then touch yellow to 12v and it changes to a different pattern. Easy enough

[olegoat345]

Thanks for the post!
So is it really bright?
Would there be room for 2 (1 above the other) of them where the reflector is /was?
thanks

[Dweisman429]

Bright...yes. it really does the trick.

Only room for one there

[MRB68]

I bought the Abrams T3 light and I can't get it to only flash 3 times, it flashes the whole time i hold the brake. Can you post the link of the one you bought?

[SeaSteve]

The link is a little hard to see on the original post. Link is on the word "THIS."

... So I found THIS on evilbay for $20.

Dweisman, I think you got something here. I've got a BackOFF XP but its for a single bulb circuit so I wasn't wild about using it on the dual brake lights. I will add this before I add the BackOFF.

[Dweisman429]

MRB68...this one also flashes the entire time the brake is on. I don't care though...let it flash. Lol

53Driver has a Whelen unit which is very comparable in size and I believe he mentioned that his will flash then go steady. But it is also $65 or more. And I realize that is still not a bad price for a little extra safety, but $20 I like better.

[MRB68]

Agreed, I haven't been to the inspection station yet to see if it's ok to have it that way or not.