[sup909]

Just curious if anyone has the BMW LED tail light. Does it have a built in modulator for it that gives the 3/5 flashes when the brakes are hit? Anyone have just a general opinion of it?

 

[drDave]

Don't think so. . .would be nice if it did. If anyone knows of a taillight modulator aftermarket part, please post it here. . .

 

[sup909]

Don't think so. . .would be nice if it did. If anyone knows of a taillight modulator aftermarket part, please post it here. . .

Hmm, that is unfortunate. I have used Signal Dynamics' "Backoff" on some of my other bikes. A very nice product. Signal Dynamics | Signal Dynamics Corporation 1-800-785-1814 | Motorcycle Safety Lights | Break Light Signal Module | Motorcycle LED Lighting | Signal Dynamics - Creator of BackOFF

Since the BMW one doesn't have the modulator in it though, I think I may just leave it in place and try the lights from Skene Design. I haven't used them myself before, but I have heard some good things from other riders about it.
Skene Design Motorcycle Visibility Lights

 

[gracehall1980]

Kisan Electronics advertises both headlight and tail light modulators, including for use with CanBus. Thinking about adding one or both this spring.

https://www.kisantech.com/

 

[las]

BMW has offers as an OEM part a modulated multi LED auxiliary tail light that attaches as part of the license plate assembly ( under the license plate); however, while it fits the r1200r mount, BMW does not list the r1200r on the list of bikes for which the wiring harness is compatible. A&s BMW Motorcycles sells the part online and has the R1200r listed on a drop down menu for the wiring harness; but says that the part comes with no installation instructions.Brake Light - Supplemental LED - Most 2005-later BMW R and K bikes - - A&S BMW Motorcycle Parts and Accessories. The install has to be fairly straight forward; but my dealer says that BMW hasn't yet developed a harness that will work on the r1200r. Can't figure out why it wouldn't work on our bikes if it works on other r and k bikes. I may give it a shot. If it works, it would seem from the pics and description to be a great add on for conspicuity when stopping and riding

 

[Hoshiko]

Since the BMW one doesn't have the modulator in it though, I think I may just leave it in place and try the lights from Skene Design. I haven't used them myself before, but I have heard some good things from other riders about it.

:iagree:

They are awesome, Classic11 hates them

Check this link: http://www.r1200rforum.com/forum/bmw-r1200r-appearance-10/exhaust-led-lights-hand-guards-what-do-you-think-863/

 

[drDave]

I wrote to Kisan and asked them about modulators for the R1200r. They sent these links:
The P115W-A6 with the Z option for headlight modulator and 20W-DZ for taillight modulator. Here are some links to the units.
https://www.kisantech.com/view_product.php?product=P115W-A6

https://www.kisantech.com/view_product.php?product=20W-DZ

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

So, Dr D you going to do it?
I had a similar device called the BRAKE! on my 1150 and always felt safe that I was not going not be run over from the rear

John

 

[drDave]

Ds, will wait a month too cold to fiddle with tools outside....

 

[zei220]

I've fitted the kisan version, works well, no mods needed.

 

[dbrick]

I found the Kisan TailBlazer underwhelming brightness-wise, and moved to the P3 from Skene Design Motorcycle Visibility Lights.