I have two Brake Free lights. Love them. One bug for me is not knowing for certain if it's working or not. Otherwise I'm a happy camper. Also, it works better if you remember to turn it on before you put your helmet on.
To your point. Had you thought that through? You don’t know whether your brake/tail lights are operating either. Unless you ask someone. The correct verification process is, as you stated. Verify before putting your helmet on.
Few days after my post I changed position of bike before leaving for work. Facing rear of bike toward my living room windows fixed issue. Before that rear of bike faced folks next door. Easy to check tail, brake, and turn signals. Thanks for the help.
I've been riding g since I was 15, I'm now 70. In all that time I've only experienced one flat while riding. I had a 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 and as I pulled away from a right hand turn at an intersection the FRONT tire suddenly flat! I was only going about 10 mph and was able to pull safely to the shoulder with no incident! LARGE cut in the center of the tread caused the flat.
I've had one on my Shoei Neotech for well over a year. Absolutely love it. I dealt with the less-than-perfect fit on the Shoei by putting four small rubber bumpers, one on each corner. Like the littel ones that go on kitchen cabinet doors. Got them at Home Depot. It works abolutely perfectly. Just a touch of compression when I snap it on. No rattles.
I have had my Brake Free for a two years now and it has worked consistently. I like to run it in the third mode. It only flashes on deceleration and braking. I would highly recommend it.
Cruiseman, I bought the Brake Free light after seeing it on your channel. I like it a lot but I suggested to them that they include 2 mounting brackets. I had to buy a pair, that's the way the sold them, so I could put one on my wife's helmet when we're 2 up. I just take it off of my helmet, snap it on hers so it will be seen from behind, and away we go. But I really think the 2nd bracket should be included initially. Guys following me say they rarely see it light up. I have to hit something , ie brakes or throttle, a little harder than I normally do to make it light up. So I wish it was a little more sensitive. But I like it a lot and I'm glad I saw it here and glad I bought it. Fits my HJC helmet nicely.
I purchased a pair of the brake free units during the kickstarter campaign. One for my wife and I. They have been flawless and battery life is excellent two years on. I purchased extra mounts to use on my half shell and one for my daughter's helmet when we're two-up. More than once I have had vehicles pull up next to me at a traffic light and tell me the brake free was the only thing they saw to alert them I was stopping. I'd highly recommend the brake free to anyone.
Just got mine (white) a week or so ago, and a few days ago I decided to put my bike in an attended garage. The attendant immediately called out that he had seen me around town several times and was very curios. I live in a fairly sized city, and ride all over and also outside, but not more than about half an hour a day - so I see the fact that the garage attendant had noticed me not once, but several times, as a huge testament of how visible it is.
I have been using my BrakeFree for six months. It is great. I didn't see it on your video, but I appreciate your review. Thanks for your great content.
This past summer, I had my front tire valve stem fail. At highway speed, I went front full air to completely flat in about 7 seconds. Handle bars started shimming, so I began to slow and by the time I got the bike speed down, I was pressing into the bars and hanging on for dear life. Didn't dump the bike, but it was scary. Front tire failure is not something I want to experience again.
Not for me but I appreciate that it’s a great safety device. If I had to commute to work and rode my motorcycle for that purpose, I’d definitely have one. I’ve got several friends that ride with them and they’ve all had great things to say about it.
I had a flat on the front on my ‘84 1100 LTD Kawasaki back in 87. Very scary, the back end wanted so bad to come to the front but I was able to hold it. That’s one time in 44 years, so I think you have a point.
Well somehow i missed your original video on this device, however like you and many others, I believe in attempting to do everything i can to make my ride safer and because of your video today i will be ordering up this device Thank you for sharing!!!
I believe this is the same product that the owners of the company were pitching the product on Shark Tank on CNBC. Two of the sharks invested in the company.
Thank you for the update. Been thinking about getting one of these and you just convinced me to do so. My only reluctance has been attaching something to my expensive Arai helmet. But safety more important and anything that helps me be seen, is worth it.
75 mph on I-12 in Louisiana. Front tire went flat. I mean 0 PSI , riding two up. We were about to exit anyway when it happened. This was on my old 06 Wing. It felt like the front end sagged a little then a very intense wobble. The handlebar grips were probably moving an inch and a half. Doesn’t sound like much but it felt like the front end was coming apart. I got the bike slowed down, got off the highway and into a gas station. The hole was so big that a single plug was pushed out when I put air into the tire. I used two plugs and rode the 3 miles home. While it was pretty scary, I was amazed by how well the bike handled. Riding two up I’m sure we were around 1300 lbs. and I never felt like I was going to lose control. Enjoy your channel very much. Keep up the good work, Charlie
I got mine right after watching your first video you made on the brake free. I with they would come out with one that you can add to the back of the bike some where that you could mount it to your middle trunk on the Goldwing.
Just ordered the WHITE model this week. $451 (AUD) with 2 mounts sent to Australia. NO Bull. Arriving sometime late 2023. I have been WAITING for the WHITE one/model for about a year and a half!!! Regards.
I just received a Brake Free light and I love it. I have already noticed that the traffic stays further back, when they see the light coming on during engine braking. Great invention!
I bought my Break Free light shortly after your first video, I do a lot of engine braking so this was a no brainier. Not sure if it's saved my a$$, but anything to increase my visibility to distracted drivers is worth the investment. And the ability to swap it between multiple helmets is great!
Sorry Cruiseman to much talk today. Interesting product on your helmet, but why not show us more of that because your driving isn’t much to look at. I look at your videos but I’m not a subscriber yet, just because of things like this. Be in your garage when you are showing products and be on your bike when you want to show something about riding. //Thomas
Way back in 1979 I was riding my honda dream 305 and it was my first road bike. I was riding it and got a front flat tire and it scared the crap out of me and luckily I was only going 35 miles an hour and was able to handle the bike ! It was a blowout and we didn't have cellphones then and one of my friends house was down the street luckily. But that is all I can remember since it was 43 years ago. Later Hades from coastal NC
I had a Bell that it wouldn't fit on and now I own the Shoei rf1400, so the update would be nice. I agree with updating to usb-c, the charging speed is substantially faster with usb-c. I am very intetested in this product, but will wait a little longer before purchasing.
We're working on updating the charging port to USB-C now. Should be ready early next year. We are also launching the RF1400 mount by the end of the month.
I purchased a Brake Free over a year ago. I have noticed that I am more visible to people behind me. They do not follow as close as they did without the Brake Free light on my helmet.
Regarding battery life. Their website lists the battery chemistry as common 18650 Lithium-Ion. As we are all aware this is a perishable product from date of manufacture. So several years later the stated capacity will be quite diminished. This is just the nature of Lithium-Ion. Last time I looked into it 20% loss of max capacity per year is to be expected. If it is user replaceable then no problem of course.
I bought my unit after seeing your first video. Can't say if it has saved me from being rear ended but I feel it helps in rush hour traffic. Regarding the charging port, I'd be happy if they used the Apple connector as all our technology in the family is Apple, so we have lots of lightning to USB leads at home.
They have come out with a white version which looks much better on a white helmet than the black version...but it seems they are always sold out of the white versions. I've been following the Brake Free since it was first on that investor website about 4 years ago or so..it kept getting delayed and delayed and honestly I thought those that invested in were going to lose their money...but so glad they made it to the market...going to buy the white version when it's available.
The white version is on order and in production. Should be here in 2-3 months. It's been a long journey, but there was no way we were going to leave our early backers hanging. Took a lot to get it to market, but we're glad we got it across the finish line too!
Yes I had the front tire go out on my 2008 GL1800. No puncture, but the Dunlop Elite did fail by just opening up. Not Fun. Which is why I only use Bridgestone now.
Been looking at the 'brake free', saw it here, have seen it other places. I think it's a great product but pricey. Gotta save my coins I guess if I want this thing bad enough. Hope you enjoyed AK, dang, I am so ready for a cruise.
I did not know about Brake free. Thanks for the heads up. I will look into it. I love my SKEEN products. THEY WORK! One will notice cars yielding more respect!
Good day Cruiseman! As a motorcycle instructor I am like you an I promote safety. Brake free is great but does not work on all helmet's brand and shape. I have been wearing Nolan helmet for the past 10 years. They offer a similar system prioritary to Nolan helmet only because the rechargeable battery fit directly under the bright red light but inside the helmet. So here's an other option for smaller round head rider. Ride Safe Always!
Bought a BrakeFree before finding your channel. Solid product, attached to my Nolan helmet fine and looks rad as I ride my scooter. I do wonder how much deceleration is needed to trigger it, and find myself sometimes goosing the rear brake momentarily to make sure that the BrakeFree is activated
I’ve got the brake flasher, supa brake from vizi tec, works great. I was wondering if I needed this brake free, you answered my question as you also have a similar product. Yeah, in the traffic there when you put your blinker to turn left, i was looking and thought, good luck, good call on choosing yo go right!!
i have had a front tire get punctured many years back luckly i was about a 1/2 mile from the gas station . But when i turned in the front pushed out from under me and for some reason i planted my foot down at about 10 mph which immediately stopped me and by the grace of God i didnt hurt myself or drop the bike, i can say that ive been pretty lucky in my 300k + miles on motorcycle not to have more front flats
thanks for the review. hearing that people roll down their window and tell you about visibility is very convincing to buy it. i'd imagine most people who see you better don't mention it to you, so the fact that some people did, says plenty about it. unrelated question but what's the flashing symbol on your dashboard?
Wanted to use the device but Ihave a Shark Helmet. Love the helmet as it has the ability to flip the chin guard 180 degees to the rear. This has been a god send to have that flexibility especially on several thousand Mike tours. However the rear space on the helmet with the chin guard flipped to the rear limits the space to 3 inches where the this unit would be mounted. Perhaps they might downsize but doubt it.
Send us the model and we'll check it out for you. We fit on the LS2 Valliant 2 and that also has about 3" of clearance. We will always accept returns if it doesn't fit or live up to your expectations.
Interesting. How much does it weigh ? We are so concerned about the weight of a new helmet, so adding anything to it may give us a stiff neck . LOL My '18 has an array of Led 's on the back and I agree that it's important to be seen !
I just bought a break free light and recieved it yesterday. On ordering it I was not given a choice of colors and when I got it, it came with a micro USB port. 5-4-24. I have not installed it yet, that will happen today.
I just spent 3 weeks following a group of riders that used this product. That unit flashes all the time causing me to slam on my brakes. I was very uncomfortable following them. This is the reason I would never buy one. There are other alternatives for stoplights that are more efficient.
I just mounted my Brake Free light. I noticed that when mounted, I can wiggle the light slightly on the mount. Its slight, but plastic on plastic, I can "hear" that wiggle pretty good inside my helmet. I followed the instructions exactly for installation. So my question to anyone here....do you have a slight wiggle in the light when mounted or is it an extremely tight fit, no wiggle at all?
I bought my helmet before learning about the brake free product. Unfortunately I purchased a $200+ helmet that is incompatible with the mounting bracket due to my helmet having a raised ridge running up and down the back of the helmet. Pretty bummed I can't use it.
@@cruisemansgarage Scorpion EXO T520. I emailed Brake free, they confirmed the bracket wouldn't work on my model helmet. They said they are working on a modification for it. Fingers crossed this happens sooner than later.
