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[smkblwr]

Has anyone wired the back off light modulator to run just the center brake light on a LED tour pack. I have had some friends following me not realize that i put the brakes on with everything lite up on the backend. didn't cause and close calls just a couple ppl mentioned it. granted they should have been watching me and not day dreaming or what ever.  I have installed the kit to get the corner LED'S to flash as turn signals and work as brakelight also. was wondering if anyone knows if it will work or if there will be any glitchs. if you did wire it this way which wire is for the center brake light. wiring is not my strong area of knowledge hahaha. thanks for any input Smkblwr

[OBB]

I'm also interested in a reply on this. Been on the fence for one of these for about a week now.

[smkblwr]

Ohiobellboy it works. I ordered the back off XP module, and after turning the wiring diagram 6different ways and using a test light 12 times. I cut a wire.hahaha. on the factory wiring harness the center light which also has the plug for the luggage rack brake light its the red wire with a yellow stripe. On the kit that I got from one of the members here"his handle escapes me right" that makes the corner lights work as brake/turn signals it was the yellow wire from the box to the plug for the center light. Smkblwr

[Dan_Lockwood]

I've been running this combo for almost three years now. I had the module on my '08 SERK and kept it when I traded in the bike on a new '09 SERG. I bought the chopped tourpak and added the spoiler right away. It works great and was easy to hook up. My tail/brake lights function correctly and the Backpoff gets me three flashes with a hold and then repeats. It's been so long now, but I do believe there are a few different patterns to choose from.

I also had a headlight modulator that gets lots of attention. I've had people on the freeway change lanes when they see me behind them. You can't be too visible...

Good luck with the Backoff' I would highly recommend any option to be better noticed.

[OBB]

Ohiobellboy it works. I ordered the back off XP module, and after turning the wiring diagram 6different ways and using a test light 12 times. I cut a wire.hahaha. on the factory wiring harness the center light which also has the plug for the luggage rack brake light its the red wire with a yellow stripe. On the kit that I got from one of the members here"his handle escapes me right" that makes the corner lights work as brake/turn signals it was the yellow wire from the box to the plug for the center light. Smkblwr

Sounds good. I'll have to go shopping for one now.

[codten]

why not just use something like this.  http://www.customdynamics.com/magic_led_flasher.htm   
Seems simple enough.

[OBB]

why not just use something like this.  http://www.customdynamics.com/magic_led_flasher.htm   
Seems simple enough.

That's interesting. Hadn't run across that one.

[OBB]

why not just use something like this.  http://www.customdynamics.com/magic_led_flasher.htm  
Seems simple enough.

So I checked it out since your last post and decided to go with it. Ordered it this morning and got a tracking number already. Great service so far. I'll try to do a write up on the install. NOTE* this unit is only for the tour pack LED lights.

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[gg]

Ohiobellboy, when you get it would you take and post some install pics for those of us who have not done it yet, so we can learn from you? Also, what's an MB860? Thanks

[OBB]

Ohiobellboy, when you get it would you take and post some install pics for those of us who have not done it yet, so we can learn from you? Also, what's an MB860? Thanks

Sure will. I think I'm going to the local dealer today to see about buying some pigtails to make it a plug and play unit. If not, It's cut/solder/shrink wrap time.

MB860 is the At&t Atrix first generation. For some reason, this forum's version of TAT will not let me use my customized siggy from my phone.

[gg]

Ahh, thanks for the explanation. I was thinking Mercedes Benz, but never heard of an 860.

[OBB]

why not just use something like this.  http://www.customdynamics.com/magic_led_flasher.htm   
Seems simple enough.

ok, installed it. Taking it back out. $18 down the tube but I've wasted more than that in bars. With  this unit the brakes look great,,,,, it's just that you lose your running lights on the middle bar and I'd really like to have that back. I tried a separate ground for the running lights but it just reverts the brake lights back to normal and I don't feel like wiring up a relay to get it all functioning the way I think it should.

[codten]

Thank you for the info.

There are 3 wires going to the lisght assembly(middle) Im assuming 1 is ground 1 is running and 1 is brake.    Is that correct?  If so this module must control the flash by interupting the ground side.

[OBB]

Thank you for the info.

There are 3 wires going to the lisght assembly(middle) Im assuming 1 is ground 1 is running and 1 is brake.    Is that correct?  If so this module must control the flash by interupting the ground side.

You're correct on the wiring. Not too hard to find the brake wire. It's the odd color AFTER the connector.

That's exactly what I'm thinking. I didn't bother to run a test light to the output leads to confirm that though. What I did do was run a ground from the steel TP mounting plate (it's grounded) to the tail lights and it caused the flasher module to be useless. Brakes acted normal.

[codten]

I just ordered this module. 
http://www.customdynamics.com/motorcycle_brake_light_flasher.htm

I verified that it uses the brake lights positive connection.  I have not decided if I am gong to hook it up before the main connector to flash all of the tourpak lights or after, to only flash the center section.

I will let you know how it turns out.

Jeffrey