My Multistrada has CC built into the ECM. I now wonder how a module like this will effect it.
I'm assuming this is how you would use diodes to isolate the module from the brake light circuit.
Also wonder how the .7 voltage drop across the diode will effect the light.
Wire to lights -------I>i------0---------Brake Lights
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ST5 module-------I>i---------|
The thing I dislike about decelerometer activated brakelights is they activate on upshifts. At least the one I have does. Mine flashes on each shift as I accelerate from a stop. I have the HUB, Heads Up Brake with the helmetmounted LED. It is designed to integrate with the brake system but I opted to just activate the helmet light. Since I also have Hyperlights installed I really don't want to have a full blown light show every time I shift.
If the brake lights are LEDs, then there will be no change when putting a diode in series. If they brake lights are tungsten, there will be a very slight drop in brightness but not enough to be of concern IME and IMO. A tungsten filament is a very low resistance component that changes with how hot it gets so it is compensatory to a degree (no pun intended about the changing temperature): as voltage is dropped a little bit, the filament will cool down very slightly, thereby lowering the lamps' resistance and allowing more current to flow.
Also, use a relatively large diode and the current drop (not voltage) will be less. For example, pushing one amp through a 3 amp diode will be more restrictive than the same amp flowing through a 10 amp diode. Of course, use common sense and by a relatively large diode, not a diode for a 500 amp welder.
This is one o' dem dare cases where physics is your friend. :-)
Brian
There are also products such as the Vololights https://www.amazon.com/Vololights-Motorcycle-Downshifting-Installation-Waterproof/dp/B00MEQ25X8 and GearBrake https://www.amazon.com/GearBrake-GB-1-Smart-Brake-Module/dp/B00ODR69QK
[This is a good thread, although the "subject" line isn't great/relevant. Thus, it will be harder to find, later...]
I have the volo lights but aren't sure if they really work because they are behind me.
You need to have someone watch your ass....
I do not know if he is volunteering or what but I feel obligated to stick in an 'Easy Jim' here.....
:-)
Brian
Yup LED's on the Duc
Do the VOLO lights clear the plate light on our bikes?
I haven't been cited for obscuring the license plate yet..
I haven't been cited for obscuring the license plate yet..
Don't forget the wrench.