Tail Light Modulator

I had been looking for a while at tail light modulators and was recommended the "back off" modulator, hyperlights and a few others. I did however find what I've found to be a cheaper and really nice alternative. I found it at 3rdbrakelightflasher for $20 for the flasher. That's the cheapest I've found so far and it's the size of a quarter and waterproof. I then went to superbrightleds.com and bought a small red marker light and installed it where the reflector is on the bottom of the ugly black fender on my 6th gen. All in all I spent about $35 and I have a 12 led light that flashes along with my top stock brake light. I tried a video from my phone but it was pretty crappy. I'll try to get one if needed. I figured I'd post it because I like the look better than adding hyperlights and it was cheaper.

Looks like a well-made product that works well. I'm thinking of getting one for each of my vehicles. Thanks for sharing.

If you can't get a decent video, how about a couple pics instead? Sounds like my kind of farkle, functional but cheap. :fing02:

[image: View Post]danmurphymn, on 24 July 2010 - 07:17 PM, said:

I had been looking for a while at tail light modulators and was recommended the "back off" modulator, hyperlights and a few others. I did however find what I've found to be a cheaper and really nice alternative. I found it at 3rdbrakelightflasher for $20 for the flasher. That's the cheapest I've found so far and it's the size of a quarter and waterproof. I then went to superbrightleds.com and bought a small red marker light and installed it where the reflector is on the bottom of the ugly black fender on my 6th gen. All in all I spent about $35 and I have a 12 led light that flashes along with my top stock brake light. I tried a video from my phone but it was pretty crappy. I'll try to get one if needed. I figured I'd post it because I like the look better than adding hyperlights and it was cheaper.


Thanks so much for that Dan...ordered one of each today! Great bargain.

Here's a quick video. I hooked it up to my tail light bulb also for extra effect so I set the blink to medium. Not super bright but every step counts. You can see the mod I did with the led light on the lower fender also. I've been happy with it. The unit is tiny, easy to install, has many different modes and is quite a bit cheaper than any other modulator I was looking at.[image: Attached File]  100_2808.MOV (10.63MB)
Number of downloads: 129 (if someone can help me actually post this video I'd appreciate it)

Looks great, thanks for sharing! Cheap, clean, and functional :fing02:

[image: View Post]danmurphymn, on 27 August 2010 - 11:53 AM, said:

Here's a quick video. ....


Very nice, I am sold and will order one

Well I ordered the modulator, but then had problems ordering the LED light.... Turns out they don't ship to Canada unless you purchase $25 or more.

If anyone in the US is ordering one for themselves I will gladly paypal you the money to order one for me, plus any additional shipping costs for you to forward it to me... Should only be $2-5.. It would truly be appreciated.

Another solution is something like this.

http://www.strobesnm...-super-led.html

It has 3 one watt leds in a weather proof housing with a built in flasher that lets you select between a half dozen flash patterns and retails for right at $40.

It is BRIGHT.

I have one on my KLR commuter/DS and have ordered another for the viffer to replace my hyperlights.

The video on the web site gives you a pretty good indication of the what it does. My only qualification is the vid doesn't get across just hpw bright the thing is.

Jim

disclaimer: I have NO financial or personal interest in the vendor.

[image: View Post]vfrjim2002, on 28 August 2010 - 10:02 AM, said:

Another solution is something like this.

http://www.strobesnm...-super-led.html

It has 3 one watt leds in a weather proof housing with a built in flasher that lets you select between a half dozen flash patterns and retails for right at $40.

It is BRIGHT.

I have one on my KLR commuter/DS and have ordered another for the viffer to replace my hyperlights.

The video on the web site gives you a pretty good indication of the what it does. My only qualification is the vid doesn't get across just hpw bright the thing is.

Jim

disclaimer: I have NO financial or personal interest in the vendor.


Do you have a picture of it mounted on your KLR?

I use this on both my bikes and at $27 it is reasonably priced

http://www.customdyn...l_led_video.htm

Disclaimer: Not being compensated for this product recommendation

First post here, so Hey everyone! I looked at the T1Rs and TL3s but came across this lamp back in April and it seemed perfect. It is an Ecco 3510 LED found here: Ecco 3510 It has 24, 1-watt hi intensity LEDs in a package measuring just 3.3 in. x 1.1 in. x 0.4 in. deep. Which is the EXACT same size as the reflector mounted just above the license plate on a VFR and ST1100!

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and with the brake on:
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It is very bright and makes sure those behind you know you are slowing/stopping. I am very happy with it on my ST and plan to mount one on my VFR asap!

[image: View Post]KG4LHO, on 14 September 2010 - 10:38 PM, said:

First post here, so Hey everyone!

and with the brake on:
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It is very bright and makes sure those behind you know you are slowing/stopping. I am very happy with it on my ST and plan to mount one on my VFR asap!


I have something like that but with a single line of leds, they flash in selectable patterns. Best $10. bucks I ever spent.

While we're in the subject, how about this;

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I know someone who imports led strips, flexible tape with leds that can follow a contour. (audi-like)I bet these would work great too!

[image: View Post]symbiotix, on 28 August 2010 - 09:36 AM, said:

Well I ordered the modulator, but then had problems ordering the LED light.... Turns out they don't ship to Canada unless you purchase $25 or more.

If anyone in the US is ordering one for themselves I will gladly paypal you the money to order one for me, plus any additional shipping costs for you to forward it to me... Should only be $2-5.. It would truly be appreciated.


Where are you located in Canada?

A local company here sells LED's and Modulators.

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