HeR3tic
Living Legend
Installing a BackOff tail light / brake light "upgrade" was a bit of a chore to be sure. The set up required a second module (included) that balances left and right turn signals. Exactly what it does can be explained by the manufacturer. Without it the blinker (turn signal) relay doubles it's speed but failes to power the rear signals. .
There is a bit of a snag to begin with. The turn signal + wires are not colored coded for left and right at the distal ends (signal ends). And, there's no need to cut into the - black grounds, unless you are going the shorter route for a ground connection. I ran a lead to a previously installed underseat ground block. I soldered all connections.
Finding a viable (full) 12v power, other than the battery, was a final ordeal. Ended up skagging in on a relay under the left side cover. I now have rear turn signals that illuminate brightly when braking and operate as running lights, as well as normal turn signals.
http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/tristarxp.asp
This is one of numerous options to increase the awareness of following vehicles to your presence.
The OEM turn signal bulbs are 5 watt. I'm going to see whether 8 watt blue bulbs are remarkably brighter. The 8 watts bulbs should be better on the braking function. If I could find replacement RED lens for the rear turn signals I'd go there as well.
There is a bit of a snag to begin with. The turn signal + wires are not colored coded for left and right at the distal ends (signal ends). And, there's no need to cut into the - black grounds, unless you are going the shorter route for a ground connection. I ran a lead to a previously installed underseat ground block. I soldered all connections.
Finding a viable (full) 12v power, other than the battery, was a final ordeal. Ended up skagging in on a relay under the left side cover. I now have rear turn signals that illuminate brightly when braking and operate as running lights, as well as normal turn signals.
http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/tristarxp.asp
This is one of numerous options to increase the awareness of following vehicles to your presence.
The OEM turn signal bulbs are 5 watt. I'm going to see whether 8 watt blue bulbs are remarkably brighter. The 8 watts bulbs should be better on the braking function. If I could find replacement RED lens for the rear turn signals I'd go there as well.
