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  1. Do I need to use the BackOFF brake module to use the license frame?
  2. Will the BackOFF Brake Light module work with BMW ABS?
  3. Do all states use the same size license plate frames?
  4. Is the Quad BackOFF frame available in black?
  5. Can I wire the side LEDs on the "Quad" BackOFF license frame to my turn signals?
  6. Do the BackOFF frame lights flash?
  7. Do the BackOFF license frames act as running lights as well as brake lights?

#1 - Do I need to use the BackOFF brake module to use the license frame?
No. The frames work fine without the module, providing a solid (non-flashing) brake light. You can optionally add the Brake Light Module to make the LEDs flash automatically when the brakes are applied.

#2 - Will the BackOFF Brake Light module work with BMW ABS?
The BackOFF Brake Light Module can cause the brake fault indicator to light up on some models of BMW motorcycle. We have seen this on the R1150RT, the 2002+ K1200RS, and the 2002+ K1200LT. The bike's computer thinks that the tail light bulb is out when this module is installed, and that is the reason for the indicator.

The BackOFF module can be installed on these bikes with a BackOFF license frame without problems. Just install the module on the red (brake) wire of the license frame only, without cutting the brake line in the bike. When installed in this manner, the factory brake light will be solid as usual, and the brake lights on the BackOFF license frame will flash.

#3 - Do all states use the same size license plate frames?
As far as we're aware, only Maryland uses a different license plate frame size. Call for information on obtaining a special BackOFF frame for Maryland.

#4 - Is the Quad BackOFF frame available in black?
No, the Quad is only available in Chrome.

#5 - Can I wire the side LEDs on the "Quad" BackOFF license frame to my turn signals?
Yes. Each of the LED strips on the BackOFF frames is individually wired, so you can wire the short LEDs on the sides of the Quad frames to flash with your turn signals.

#6 - Do the BackOFF frame lights flash?
The lights do not flash on their own. You can add the BackOFF brake light module if you want the LEDs to flash automatically when the brakes are applied.

#7 - Do the BackOFF license frames act as running lights as well as brake lights?
Yes. The LEDs are "Dual-Intensity", so they are on at a dim setting at all times, and go to a bright setting when the brake is applied.