25LED unit is designed for Goldwing 1500 models with the spoiler LED light-bar.
This is a special function unit - it modulates the LED light-bar upon brake activation. It flashes the light-bar at full intensity. 25LED has special circuit to allow 6V supply for the tail light function to apss through. When you apply the brakes the supply goes up to 12.1V to 14.2V depending on how well the transformer of the Goldwing is performing. The brake light will modulate fast at first then slow down to a solid On over a four second period.
12.1V is the minimum required voltage to trigger the brake flash.
In most cases the engine has to be running to get the higher trigger voltage.
25LED unit mounts on the back of the trunk lid.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) suggests that you pump your brakes at each stop. tailBlazer does it automatically, and by flashing the bulb filament at maximum brightness.
WHAT DO THEY SEE?
As soon as you tap your brakes, drivers behind you will see a rapid flash of the brake lights. This sudden flashing invokes immediate attention.
WHAT WILL THEY THINK?
tailBlazer uses a flash pattern which decays exponentially - a well-recognized deceleration warning. The attention to the initial flashing now changes to a clear recognition that you're beginning to slow down!
Simply flashing brake lights or flashing them on & off will get the attention of drivers behind you, but it doesn't invoke anything else. Every split second of delay in their reaction reduces your safety margin.
Deceleration flash pattern for the brakes will always be at full intensity. Installation does not require any special tools. Everything needed to complete the job is in the product package. Follow the steps described here and refer to the Installation Manual enclosed in the product package. |