Deceleration light?

[Greybeard]

Have you any thoughts on these gizmos that turn on the brake light when de-accelerating? The argument seems to be, on a modern bike, when the throttle is closed the bike slows down rapidly, following (idiot) drivers are likely to rear-end the bike.

[Rex]

Surely it must depend on how sensitive the sensor is? If every time you wind the throttle forward a fraction the brake light comes on any following rider/driver won't get an accurate idea of whether you're merely slowing slightly or actually braking, and that can't be helpful?

[Greybeard]

I hope the device only operates on hard over-run.

[muskrat]

G'day GB.
I'd heard about those and have my doubts like Rex.
I use another method to get rid of tailgaters. Pull the clutch, throw it back a gear and as you give it a handful and drop the clutch just touch the rear brake. They brake as you accelerate away.
Cheers

[Lone Wolf]

I use another method to get rid of tailgaters. Pull the clutch, throw it back a gear and as you give it a handful and drop the clutch just touch the rear brake. They brake as you accelerate away.
Cheers

Wotcha.

A good kill switch backfire tends to put tailgaters off too 

[olev]

We bought an mg 4 electric car a month ago.
There is little to no regenerative braking when the battery is fully charged.
From about 85% battery the regenerative braking can be significent when you lift your foot off.
It reminds me of compression braking after changing down in a manual.
I'm assuming (haven't checked yet) the brake lights come on at some stage?
Haven't had anyone drive up my ar$e ..... yet.

cheers

[muskrat]

G'day olev.
Be sure to park it far away from the BSA. I don't even charge my 18v Ryobi in the shed with the bikes!
Cheers

[Greybeard]

We bought an mg 4 electric car a month ago.
There is little to no regenerative braking when the battery is fully charged.
From about 85% battery the regenerative braking can be significent when you lift your foot off.
It reminds me of compression braking after changing down in a manual.
I'm assuming (haven't checked yet) the brake lights come on at some stage?
Haven't had anyone drive up my ar$e ..... yet.

cheers

This is off topic. I have a Honda Jazz self-charging hybrid. The car is an automatic. The gear lever has a 'D' as normal for an auto but also has a 'B' setting that enables regenerative braking. I like to use regen braking around town. As you say, it's like using engine braking on a manual car. On long journeys I use 'D' because I am then able to use Adaptive Cruise Control. On the road I set a maximum speed and set the distance between me and the vehicle in front. The car then drives itself; I just need to steer, and even that is assisted, (if enabled by me) to keep the car central in my lane. After a long motorway drive I get out of the car relaxed and fresh; I love this car!

PS., I am able to set a display that shows me the lights on the back of the car so I can confirm that regen braking turns on the brake lights.