Gear Evaluation

Backoff

by Sonny Dukes
If you are like most bikers I know you spend all of your pennies, dollars, paychecks, rent checks etc. on you Harley. Why? Because you want to make it bigger, faster, more tricked out and of course more customized to you liking. Unfortunately, the driver in the cage behind you doesn't really share in your pride. To them you are just an object in their way, slowing them down from getting to where they want to go. Many of these drivers are talking on their cell phones, listening too  music, day dreaming, and doing everything else but paying attention to to the vehicle in front of them. Got the picture? Now what chance do you have on you Harley? After many really close calls, I knew there had to be a better and safer system and now there is. Signal Dynamics of Fort Lauderdale, FL has come out with a product called the BACKOFF motorcycle brake light signal module. This unit is 2-1/4" L x 1-5/8" H or about the size of 2 - 9V batteries side by side. It only has 2 wires and installation is a snap. There are no holes to drill. It comes with a very strong adhesive pad that really sticks. The installation took me less than 15 minutes. (Hell your beer won't even get warm.) it also comes with a 1 year warranty. When you apply your brakes, the BACKOFF unit causes your brake light to automatically flash 3 short flashes followed by 1 long flash (3.5 seconds). The signal automatically keeps repeating itself as long as the brakes are applied. Walter of Signal Dynamics, explained to me that this pattern is not random but has been selected because of its ability to retain the following drivers attention. Since I installed the BACKOFF unit, I have observed the drivers behind me are seeing and reacting a lot quicker to my brake lights as well as stopping further behind me. From personal experience , the BACKOFF system gives me that extra edge of safety and a little more peace of mind when I'm stopping my Harley. Yes, they also make a system for cars and trucks. If you have any questions, call Walter at Signal Dynamics. He is the owner, designer, and builder of this great product and besides he is a really nice guy. BACKOFF - MC part # 1001 (MSRP) $34.95. 1-800-785-1814