SupaNova HSi integrated tail light

[CairnsDuc]

Sorry to say, but I will pass, little to rich for me for a tail light.
I knew they were going to be expensive because of the quality of product, but nearly $300 is a little out of my price range.

I'll stick with my crappy CA LED tail light for now 

[alexisonfire]

It's such a quality product and production is so limited, I'm pretty sure you  can get what you paid for it if you need to sell it.  His previous design is still fetching top dollar in the marketplace.  Even if that wasn't the case, I think something this quality and feature packed is worth 300.

[Slide Panda]

Well I dawdled and missed out on the first version. Since then my CA unit got dimmer and just recently parts started to fall off. It lasted a number of years so I'm not too miffed... But stuff dud fall off killing a couple rows.  Also I never cared for the fake bulb connection - seemed a half assed solution. But yes it cost a lot less... Even so im thinking this will be a 'get what you pay for' product. 

[alexisonfire]

Received, installed, totally bad ass.  Will post pics soon.

[Slide Panda]

Got mine a bit ago, and finally got it installed... and I'm not sure my retinas are quite the same. Sounds a bit like my bike is waiting to take off when the fans spin up

[stopintime]

Got mine a bit ago, and finally got it installed... and I'm not sure my retinas are quite the same. Sounds a bit like my bike is waiting to take off when the fans spin up

It's really a shame those fans aren't visible, isn't is? Maybe they could be repositioned to the sides - with carbon
fiber air ducts

[Slide Panda]

Had a couple questions for Bernard, which he responded to super fast. Since they are info for anyone with these units - here you go (with a couple edits/additions)

External light pigtails
if you have one and need to attach the pigtails - the data sheet on the product page has the pin assignments and colors
http://www.vizi-tec.com/products/ducati.html
http://www.vizi-tec.com/installation_docs/ducati/DATASHEET_HS.pdf
- follow that sheet and you should be set.

Setting the light level
The unit has 3 levels. The factory default is the Mid level. If you power on the bike an do nothing the HS will default to this each time. The setting is not stored once the power is off.

The mid setting is shown by the unit flashing 2 times after it's start up disco sequence completes.

To adjust the light level:
Hold a brake lever, while powering up.  The unit will run through it's start up Disco sequence, pause then flash 3 times. If you release the lever then, the light will be set to it's high setting.

If you continue to hold the lever, there will be a 2 second pause after the 3 flashes, then it'll flash 2 times, pause then flash a single time. If you release the lever after that single flash, then the unit is set to Low. As long as you hold the lever, it will continue to run through this 3-2-1 flash, pause sequence until the lever is released.

Bernard recommends Low for night time

[alexisonfire]

Good info Yuu.  I'm surprised nobody has posted pics yet.  I will as soon as my powdercoated bits get reinstalled.

[geoffduc]

I received mine last friday and installed it yesterday,"WOW" its awesome. The wiring for the indicators and number plate light took alittle time and I had to make a plate for the control box to fit under the sargent seat but when it was all set up and with alittle apprehension I switched the ignition key on and it went through its disco sequence and the fans came on,well Bernard all I can say is that you are a bloody genius 

Thanks Yuu for posting the set up info 

 

[DucatiBastard]

Just have to say that Bernard is super cool to deal with, I've got the SN490i and its a great light, I don't regret paying a premium price for a premium light.  You absolutely get what you pay for.  And again, Bernard is great to do business with, quick and detailed responses, well packaged and shipped products, I can't say enough good about the guy and the light.

Period.   

[yotogi]

I have to say that this is one of the finest parts that I have ever had the pleasure of installing on my bike. The design an execution are top notch and Bernard is a joy to talk to.

While it is a bit on the spendy side, I can't imagine not having such a good light doing its best to keep cagers from driving up my keister.

[alexisonfire]

Install was a breeze, works as advertised.  Can't ask for much more.

Not a detail shot, but here it is on the bike with the smoke lens:

[battlecry]

The price is not that unreasonable if you consider the quality and the price of a couple of Kellerman or Rizoma turn signals and a Hyperlite modulating brake light.