Product Description
BackOFF™ XP Brake Light Module
Help Following Drivers Notice When You Are Slowing or Stopped
The Signal Dynamics BackOFF™ XP Brake Light Module automatically flashes your motorcycle’s existing brake light to help attract and maintain the attention of following drivers during braking.
Unlike many vehicles equipped with dedicated center high-mounted brake lights, motorcycles often rely on smaller rear lighting systems that can be easier to overlook in traffic, bright sunlight, or moments of driver distraction.
The BackOFF™ XP is designed to make your motorcycle’s brake light significantly more noticeable by adding your choice of two attention-getting flash patterns during braking.
Compatible with:
- LED brake lights
- incandescent brake lights
- combination LED/incandescent systems
No load equalizers required.
Two Selectable Flash Patterns
Mode 1
Causes the brake light(s) to emit:
- 5 short flashes
- followed by 4 seconds of steady illumination
This sequence automatically repeats itself continuously for as long as the brakes remain applied.
Mode 1 is ideal for riders who want maximum ongoing visibility while stopped in traffic or waiting at intersections.
Mode 2
Causes the brake light(s) to emit:
- 5 rapid flashes
- followed by steady brake light illumination
After the initial flash sequence, the brake light remains steadily illuminated for as long as braking continues.
Mode 2 is ideal for riders who prefer an initial attention-getting alert followed by a more traditional steady brake light appearance.
Multiple Brake Light Systems
If your motorcycle has multiple brake lights positioned above and below each other, Mode 1 and Mode 2 can both be used together on separate brake lights to create a much more dynamic and attention-getting lighting effect.
Designed to Gain and Maintain Attention
The BackOFF™ XP flash patterns were specifically selected for their ability to attract and maintain the attention of following drivers without appearing random or erratic.
Many state driver handbooks recommend briefly flashing brake lights when slowing or stopping to help alert following traffic. The BackOFF™ XP automatically performs this function every time the brakes are applied.
Simple Installation
The BackOFF™ XP installs inline with your motorcycle’s existing brake light wiring.
IMPORTANT:
Your motorcycle’s brake light wire must be cut in two and the module installed inline with the cut brake light wire.
One side of the cut brake light wire will lead toward the front of the motorcycle and the other side will lead toward the rear brake light(s). The module is installed between these two wire ends.
Basic installation includes:
- locating the brake light wire
- cutting the brake light wire
- connecting the module inline
- selecting your preferred flash mode
- mounting the module using the included adhesive pad
Compatible with most 12VDC motorcycle electrical systems.
Wiring Connections
Black Wire
Connect to a ground wire.
Red Wire
Connect to the brake light wire leading toward the front of the motorcycle.
This wire receives power from the brake switch.
Choose ONE Output Mode Below
(Cap off unused output wire)
White Wire / Red Stripe — Mode 1 Output
Connect to the brake light wire leading toward the rear brake light(s).
Red Wire / White Stripe — Mode 2 Output
Connect to the brake light wire leading toward the rear brake light(s).
Optional Hazard Flasher Feature
The optional yellow wire can be used to add a brake light hazard flasher feature for motorcycles that do not already have factory hazard flashers.
To use this feature:
- connect the yellow wire through a toggle switch (not included)
- connect the switch to a fused 12V+ power source
When the switch is turned on, the brake light will continuously flash as a hazard flasher.
This feature is completely optional and does not need to be connected for normal brake light module operation.
Solid-State Reliability
The BackOFF™ XP features:
- solid-state electronic operation
- compatibility with LED and incandescent lighting
- compact anodized aluminum housing
- heat and vibration resistance
- water-resistant construction
No external flashers or load equalizers required.
Specifications
- Part Number: 01004
- System Requirement: 12VDC Negative Ground
- Current Limit: 10 Amps Max
- Housing: Black Anodized Aluminum
- Waterproof: Water Resistant
- Mounting Method: Included Double-Sided Adhesive Pad
- Wire Size: 16AWG - 20AWG
- Dimensions:
- Length: 2 1/4"
- Width: 1 5/8"
- Height: 5/8"
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Warranty Information
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Reviews
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Always be safe
Have you ever wanted to pulse your brake lights when coming to a stop fast to warn the drivers behind you, but you know on a bike or even in a car that is not always a safe option. The Backoff Modules will do this for you, just ride and drive normally and the module will do all the flashing for you as you use your brakes. There are options from constant flashing to flashing and being on steady. Either option you choose will greatly improve your visibility when braking. Also these units can be connected to brake lights that are on license plate frames so your normal brake lights will not be changed but your new license plate brake lights will flash giving you more visibility.
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Backoff XP Module review
This is the second one of these I have installed on different bikes. One under the back fender by the taillight and one under the seat. Fairly easy installation, good instructions, quality product. I like the idea of having options in how it operates the brake light.
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Easy Easy Install
Piece of cake to install, works great! Small enough to fit between the frame and the fender under the seat. 2004 Vulcan Nomad
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TOO Many Distracted Drivers!
Have had on my motorcycle for 10 years (LED light). Put one on wife's Crossfire (for LED center brake light). 2 seater car w/short rear end, people always stopping too close, this will get more attention. Fellow "Forum" members have used a similar import, but I prefer to spend a little more for an original, made in USA.
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Keep Me Safe
Recognize the number of drivers that no longer are attentive to driving. You catch them stopped, coasting and at speed looking into their laps. I installed a 3rd, high mounted, well as high as you can get it on a '73 MGB GT along with your Back Off device. Installs in a snap and works like a champ. Will be installing on all of by daily drivers and my '71 MG Roadster when I can fabricate a 3rd light. Great product which will keep me and my family a bit safer out there on the by-ways.
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Make Them See You!
We have been using these little modules for some many years and I just purchased another vehicle and would definitely not be without it! When we got our first ones many years ago there was a big snow storm and people follow too closely so my lovely wife just tapped her brake pedal and the person behind dropped way back-------made it safer.
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Good product and compact
I installed the Back Off signal on my 2013 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. Locating the brake light wire under the seat on the Harley requires a test light. Installing the Back Off signal was easy and the module is compact and does not take up much room. The Back Off signal works great. I believe it's a great safety feature.
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As Advertised :)
It is refreshing to receive a product that works exactly as advertised ! Installed on a 2011 Honda CBR250 and 2014 Honda VFR 1200. A no hassle install and works as advertised! Just remember to get those brakes on early if your in the habit of downshifting and braking close to the stop (module or not)...people need to see that brake light and the flash mode truly does help!
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Wake Up Cage Drivers
Works as advertised. Motorcyclists need all the help we can get to get the attention of distracted cage drivers. Back-Up augments the bike's brake light in a fashion that cannot help but get the attention of vehicles approaching from the rear.