STS Smart Brake System

[RAYK47]

My father highlighted this gizmo and i wondered if anyone uses it.

https://safer-turn.com/smart-brake-module/

Smart Brake Module is a small electronic device, which senses when the bike is slowing down by the means of engine braking or down-shifting and it activates the brake light.

It seems like a great idea but interested to hear what other have to say.

[Dr. DaveJPS]

€80! bugger that.

I honestly think this is a solution without a problem, that'll be triggered every-time you roll off
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[Ste]

Brake lights coming on when you're not using your brakes sounds questionable.

[RAYK47]

i see what you are saying and it is a pretty expensive mod. it has the option to have the brake light pulsing (as opposed to full on) when decelerating using engine.

It seems a good idea to me, especially on fast roads or during darkness hours.

[weasley]

Having much expereince of following a v-twin on an i4 bike, I would have loved this (for them). Now I'm on a v-twin myself, I do worry that the person behiond might (as I did) not realise the rate at which I can slow down without showing a brake light.

That said, I would also question the reliability of it, and its ability to consistently differentiate between aggressive retardation and a few bumps in the road.

There are already a bicycle versions of the same concept.
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[jnw010]

Or just use your right foot to barely touch the back brake on if there's someone up your arse.
I can't help expecting that at some point that thing'll play up and not come on at all, or come on at random times.

[Riejufixing]

Kinell. If you look to see whether your machine is "compatible" (I should think everything is) you get:

"You are one step away to get compatibility confirmation. Enter your e-mail below to receive the Smart Brake Module compatibility confirmation from the STS technical team."

Not today thank you.

[Riejufixing]

[Teflon-Mike]

[GT200Fan79]

[Qyburn]

I see they a gadget for people who don't remember to cancel their indicators as well.
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[RAYK47]

General consensus is that it is not a good idea.

Wasn't getting one anyway but sounded a good safety feature.

[ScottT]

You could also fit one of these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-Motorcycle-Universal-Handlebar-Headlight-LED-Fog-light-On-Off-Switch-Compass/262922923733?fits=UKM_StreetName%3AClassic&epid=1995822960&hash=item3d376d6ed5:g:LRgAAOSwYIxYBxZH:rk:159:pf:0

Not only will it switch your fog light on but also has a handy compass built in if the fog gets really thick!

[Sister Sledge]

[Evil Hans]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Some Audis now feature a foot-massager built into the rear of the front seats so that passengers in the back can take their shoes off and place their feet into a recess and this contraption starts to sort of manipulate them. So don't start having a fucking pop at Audi. They're trying for us - day in, day out, these dudes are coming up with shit that will change our very lives.
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