azlife4me Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Any issues installing the BMW Supplemental LED Brake Light on an 'o4 RT? Have others installed this? Thanks. Tom Link to comment
T__ Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Tom, as long as it is an LED no problems what so ever.. I just installed one on my 02 RT.. After being hit in the rear & flying through the air on my 1100 last summer I am kind of paranoid about rear tail/brake lighting now.. I looked quite a while to find a decent rear supplemental tail/brake light that not only functioned good but also looked decent.. I think I have found my answer. I just installed a Cycle Dynamics L.E.D license plate frame that has 2 very bright LED bars that work as both a tail light supplement & very bright additional brake light.. I am very happy with the brightness & direct rear visibility.. The only thing I don’t really like is off angle rear visibility.. That is a trait of most LED’s in they are only very bright out to about 15° off to the sides.. But directly from the rear they are almost blinding even in sun light.. A very easy install also… Twisty Link to comment
MotoMoose Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I put one on my 02 RT as soon as it came available at the dealership. Very easy install. A little pricey, but I feel it is worth it to prevent getting rear ended. go to www.gizmomill.com . Very well built. Part #BK-R1150RT $120.00 Hope this helps, and keeps your eyes on your mirrors at red lights. Link to comment
bimmers Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 www.hyperlites.com suoper easy to install great lights and great service. just a suggestion, have no interest in the supplier h Link to comment
Bud Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 www.hyperlites.com suoper easy to install great lights and great service. just a suggestion, have no interest in the supplier h I have them as well and they make a difference on how close people follow me after I put on the brakes. Link to comment
realshelby Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have been running the dual function led's from cycle gadgets for a few weeks now. About $85 with shipping. No modifications to install-plug in wiring and two sided tape. I wanted more of a tailight(especially if the bulb were to burn out and I did not notice) and I was especially surprised at the brake light. It is extremely bright and I left the constant flashing mode in place. I can touch the brake lever and I often notice drivers behind me back off. I think that would not often be the case without the flashing brake light. All led's tend to be more or less directional. Mine serve the purpose intended very well. I expect I'll have a version of these on every bike I ride from now on! Link to comment
ednap Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 A good collection of alternatives has been posted here http://www.ibmwr.org/prodreview/rearlights.html Link to comment
ednowicki Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I have the BMW supplemental LED brake light. It is straight-forward to install but a little heavy on the rear fender/mud guard. I ended up removing my "helmet guardian" because both items added too much weight to the flimsy fender. The light is bright and better than most off-axis. It only flickers briefly before turning solid. Ed Link to comment
moshe_levy Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I find it was a most worthwhile upgrade - very conspicuous. I'm linking to a picture of mine http://www.mklsportster.com/r1150rt/rtrearlights.jpg - this is without the brakes applied (they are quite bright when the brakes are applied). -MKL Link to comment
azlife4me Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks for all the response and photos. You have answered my questions. Take care. Tom Link to comment
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