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

[53driver]

Relocating the reflector....

I remounted my reflector under the license plate when I put a Whelen TIR3 where that reflector was.
Reflectors ARE required on the sides and in the back in all states as a safety item in case you have an electrical failure at night.
Cheers,
Steve

[SeaSteve]

Reflectors ARE required on the sides and in the back in all states as a safety item in case you have an electrical failure at night.
Cheers,
Steve

NOT THAT I'M ARGUING...But...In Texas...I've never had an inspection problem with a missing reflector on a motorcycle. On my VTX, the front fork reflectors had fallen off and the rear license plate reflectors where removed a long time ago.

I would agree with Steve/53Driver that reflectors are required but our lax inspectors don't look for reflectors.

I also did a search for Whelen TIR3 and found them HERE.

[MRB68]

Relocating the reflector....

I remounted my reflector under the license plate when I put a Whelen TIR3 where that reflector was.
Reflectors ARE required on the sides and in the back in all states as a safety item in case you have an electrical failure at night.
Cheers,
Steve

I followed your lead on the reflector idea, after I took mine off I found out it will fail inspection. Thanks for the idea.

[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?