do i need to get the strobe controller module, or can i just wire straight to my bike?
874584
No module needed... I just wired mine directly in-line with the tour-pak lights, making sure to connect the correct wire for the brake lights. Works fine.
874585
You wire it directly to the bike. I made a Y - connector so I didn't have to splice into the stock wiring harness. Don't advise any modifications to stock harness. If you have to wire into stock harness, then use posi-taps.
874586
Hi, AR. I just wired it straight to the bike. It works as advertised when the brakes are applied. After i opened the package, I tested the unit on an old 12 volt battery to ensure it worked before wiring it up. I have had it for a year and 7200 miles; one cannot have enough brake lighting! God bless and good fortuneP
985253
It can be wired. That's what I did on mine. It also has a little cover that covers the connection when you take if off the bike. I just wired mine straight to the battery.
1138216
There is a sync cor provided but it is a bit short. If you have a Speedlite you can trigger these strobes with that or consider buying one of the cheap CowboyStudio 4 Channel Wireless Triggers. I work with both methods often problem free.
946352
It is a "plug and Play", five minute deal. Remove the tail light lens, remove the existing bulb, plug in the LED pigtail and replace the lens, it's that easy, and you want believe the diffrence until you see it !! I have had this light on my last two motorcycles and would not want one without it.
1215541
The instructions have you just disconnect the cables from the servo but leave the servo on the bike. I hear that if you remove the servo it will turn on the check engine light. My bike ran fine with the servo doing it's thing but not having any cables. My local Yamaha dealer remapped the computer for me the get any performance gains for $45. I'm not sure that it has any more power but it does make the bike louder but not obnoxious
896615
No ,,, you need j2534 flash module,, and original manufacturer tools for full flashing capability
1771497
You don't need a relay if your module has a +park light output you can put directly to +park light sw wire
939223
No. A strobe power supply supplies high voltage. These LED modules should be connected to a switched 12 volt source.
1114697
you can connect them to the headlight circuit or add a switch connected to the battery ,you just need to remember to shut-off when leaving you bike or car. the black and red wires need to be connected the + & - (red= + side,black= - side) of the battery or headlight circuit, they could use just the red to the headlights and black to the chassis ground of the bike or car., this is contingent on whether you're going to install them on a bike or car.
2095656
no....that's too far a distance from the sensor to the unit.the alternative it to use a wired version with the sensor on the rear wheel & the unit mounted up front. I do that setup on a recumbent. You will need to get a longer cable; local bike store or cateye direct will be able to assist you with the longer cable. Another option is to mount the unit to the rear of the frame above the sensor on the rear wheel. I also did this type of setup on a recumbent, but i found it annoying that i had to stop & dismount to see the readings..
1083504
you'll need some kind of USB - DMX interface http://www.amazon.com/Interface-Adapter-DMX512-Lighting-Controller/dp/B009B5MX0K for instance. (I use the enttec product) note this controller box (Keedox) simply dims the output voltage of the three + DC pins for output to a LED strip or fixture, you'll also need an input power supply (and of course the leds - I used something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Changing-Ribbon-Ledwholesalers-2034rgb/dp/B00476B908/ and http://www.amazon.com/Ledwholesalers-Power-Suppply-Driver-Transformer/dp/B0034GUEY4 THEN you will also need an application to communicate to the interface, I use this: http://freestylerdmx.be/ because it's free and it works, there are a lot of programs out there that cost hundreds, many of them have free trials, so I tried them, and none worked as well as freestyler as far as I could tell... and there were some really expensive ones out there. As far as I could tell, the real pros who use DMX seem to rely on expensive DMX control boards (HOG, Whole HOG) and not use computers as much. but freestyler has let me put on some cool lightshows on my stage. (http://www.mosquitoe.net/music) also someone mentions this has ethernet ports - it doesn't, it's just a second set of sockets for wiring with RJ-45 plugs, and you cant use them both, one or the other only... DMX control cables come in both flavors and you can mix them in an environment... I think this box could actually transition from DMX to RJ45 but i never tried it.
1864197
Yes! Any strobes with Bowen connector. I have Calumet lights with Bowen's fittings.
813416
Sea and sea brand strobes will work with a fiber optic cable included with strobe. I bought mine on amazon
735134
Yes, but you will have to figure out how to hide the battery pack and wires.., as well at figuring out a mounting system to secure the light. Tape and apoxy worked for me. But as long as the transmitter is connected to the brake light of your bike, its ultimately your decision what you want and where you want the unit to be. Its a great piece of motorcycling technology, but id suggest replacing the stock batteries with something beefire.
1346760
i ordered this same light.i was able to directly connect it to use it.i've had no problems with the install.
1444257
You will need to buy a controller to go with them. I have a single controller that runs the jacket and the gloves and plugs into the battery on my bike. I think there is also a battery pack you can use but I haven't had any experience with it. There is also a dual controller if you want separate control for different garments. The gloves come with a long split wire if you are using them without the jacket.
1837656
No, as long as you follow the instructions you will be fine. Also very good tech support. Helped me find and load the right tune for my bike/add-ons.