License plate strobe

cactusjack · 01-13-2008, 10:09 AM

I was riding with a large group yesterday, and some of the riders had a little strobe light mounted on their license plate frame. It's a little cube, about 1" square. Has anybody seen one of these or know who sells them? I assume they are battery-powered. I didn't get a chance to ask the guys who actually had them.

dogdoc · 01-13-2008, 08:04 PM

have not seen those CJ. Are they legal? Sounds like maybe not??

cactusjack · 01-13-2008, 08:16 PM

I don't know if they're legal or not. They aren't really bright enough to distract anyone, but they do get your attention. The guys that have them on their bikes are the outriders or "cat herders" of the group, and use them so the riders in the pack can easily identify them.

Heater_Guy · 01-13-2008, 08:18 PM

Sounds similar to something I had on my BMW. They were called Hyperlites. 2 sets of LEDs about 1 inch square. They were held on to any mounting spot with double sided tape or you could use their metal license plate mount. They would flash either as long as you held the brake on or flash for 5 seconds and then stay on solid for the rest of the brake cycle if you cut a jumper on the circuit board. Perfectly legal mod just like headlight modulators. I was considering getting them for the new Nomad actually.

01-13-2008, 09:22 PM

I had something like that on my pedal bike. Had a button on the bottom to either glow steady or flash. Maybe check a bike shop unless it was something that was actually wired into the bike.

cactusjack · 01-13-2008, 11:54 PM

I found them. Boy, was I off my a mile - they are a multi-purpose led light. Anyway, this is the link to them. This website has a lot of cool stuff...

http://www.cfrlights.com/servlet/the...ight%2C/Detail

socwkbiker · 01-14-2008, 10:03 AM

A guy from church has lights similar to that. He doesn't use them when he's riding since they are white and on the back. He has a separate switch for them and uses them as hazard lights. Not a bad idea. They are very bright and the strobe effect will let people know you are there.

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01-13-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	License plate strobe have not seen those CJ. Are they legal? Sounds like maybe not??
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01-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	License plate strobe I don't know if they're legal or not. They aren't really bright enough to distract anyone, but they do get your attention. The guys that have them on their bikes are the outriders or "cat herders" of the group, and use them so the riders in the pack can easily identify them. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-13-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
Heater_Guy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schnecksville, Pa. Posts: 155	License plate strobe Sounds similar to something I had on my BMW. They were called Hyperlites. 2 sets of LEDs about 1 inch square. They were held on to any mounting spot with double sided tape or you could use their metal license plate mount. They would flash either as long as you held the brake on or flash for 5 seconds and then stay on solid for the rest of the brake cycle if you cut a jumper on the circuit board. Perfectly legal mod just like headlight modulators. I was considering getting them for the new Nomad actually.
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01-13-2008, 11:54 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	License plate strobe I found them. Boy, was I off my a mile - they are a multi-purpose led light. Anyway, this is the link to them. This website has a lot of cool stuff... http://www.cfrlights.com/servlet/the...ight%2C/Detail __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-14-2008, 10:03 AM	#7
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	License plate strobe A guy from church has lights similar to that. He doesn't use them when he's riding since they are white and on the back. He has a separate switch for them and uses them as hazard lights. Not a bad idea. They are very bright and the strobe effect will let people know you are there. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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