Brake Light Flasher for deceleration 2019 Xca

[LongbranchRider]

I am looking for something to flash my tail light when decelerating. I have found a few devices but they don’t work specifically with the electronics of the Tiger. I’m sure this subject has come up but I didn’t see a thread that applied. I’m a fairly new rider so not up to speed on all the lingo.

 

[CarlS]

I do not know of any such unit that fits with the late model Tigers. The easiest (and cheapest) solution is to flash with your front brake lever. I do this routinely.

 

[Greyfell]

This thread has information on that: Reduce Rear-enders: Flashing Led Brake Lights

 

[CarlS]

Those work when you apply your brakes; they don't work on simple deceleration. Those do get the attention of drivers behind you once you squeeze the brake lover or tap the brake pedal.

 

[Greyfell]

You need something with an accelerometer built in to it. Here is one that will be available shortly: Brakefree

 

[CarlS]

Now that would definitely work. A little pricey though.

 

[Greyfell]

It will work, and it will work for every bike you ride, so the price has some justification. The first units from the campaign start shipping in a few months. They are in "beta" testing right now.

 

[CarlS]

I would rather have it on my brake light than on my helmet. Although the helmet would probably get more attention.

 

[LongbranchRider]

I would like to Beta Test it

It will work, and it will work for every bike you ride, so the price has some justification. The first units from the campaign start shipping in a few months. They are in "beta" testing right now.

 

[CarlS]

I saved a link to their website.

 

[The Kiwi]

I use these on both my Triumphs and any trailer I tow with my Rocket 3,
https://hyperlites.com/I have been told that they are less than legal in various jurisdictions, and even have looped wire that you can cut to comply with the law in California.
There is little doubt about your intentions once you touch your brakes.

 

[Greyfell]

Update on the BrakeFree unit:

Cops love Brake Free

One of our test riders got stopped by a police officer. Turns out he just wanted to ask about Brake Free because he has never seen anything like it. After a quick demo the officer was convinced this product will save lives.

 

[LongbranchRider]

Update on the BrakeFree unit:

Cops love Brake Free

One of our test riders got stopped by a police officer. Turns out he just wanted to ask about Brake Free because he has never seen anything like it. After a quick demo the officer was convinced this product will save lives.

I saw that! I applied to be on their Beta, but they have a lot of people applying. Seems like a product that could be integrated into a helmet just like other electronics.

 

[Greyfell]

Seems like a product that could be integrated into a helmet just like other electronics.

LbR, yes, it could eventually be incorporated into helmets. But, it would make the helmets more costly, and, if the helmet is damaged, helmet and electronics MUST be replaced. As the BrakeFree is currently being put to use, if the helmet gets damaged, there is a good (not 100%) chance the BrakeFree unit will survive and can be used on the next helmet. I'd like to see a lot of people using this, or something like it, but I'm not sure I can get behind raising the cost of helmets by $300-400.

 

[CarlS]

I would like to see helmets prepared for adding this just as helmets are prepped for bluetooth. I do not want it built in.