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What installing a Kody light actually involves — the four steps that are the same on every rack, the four ways the bracket attaches, and the one thing worth getting right.

Sequential turn signals often don't behave on Fords and Teslas. Here's what actually happens, why it isn't your light, and the two ways to end up with something that works.

You're ordering a light, the form asks whether you want a 4-pin or a 7-blade connector, and you realise you have no idea which one is bolted to the back of your car. Fair. The naming in this corner of the world is genuinely a mess — the same connector goes by four different names depending on who's selling it. So here's the whole picture: how to tell what you've got, what the other types are for, and which words actually mean different things versus which are the same thing w

You bolt the rack on, load two bikes, and back out of the driveway. Somewhere in there your license plate stopped being visible, and you probably didn't notice until someone mentioned it. This is the second most common thing people email me about, right behind blocked brake lights. Here's the short version of how to fix it. The legal part, briefly I'm not a lawyer and I won't pretend to know your state's statute. Every one I've read wants the same basic thing: the plate legib

The question I get more than any other is some version of: which one do I actually need? It's a fair question. We build the lights in three sizes — Small, Medium and Large — and those names don't tell you much on their own. So here is what is actually different between them, in the order that matters. Start with your rack, not with the size Before anything else: check whether we already make a kit for your rack. Almost everything we build is rack-specific. Not "universal, sho

Simple Maintenance for Lasting Visibility Care for your Kody Lights so they care for you! Kody lights are a great addition to your bike rack keeping you seen and safe on the road. Here's a few maintenance steps to keep them bright and functioning their best. Keep them clean! Dirt and debris can build up and reduce brightness. Wash the lights just like you wash your car. Wipe them down with water, mild detergent and a clean cloth. Inspect and clean the cables and electr

The flashing blue lights behind me weren’t for speeding. They were there because the driver behind me couldn’t see my brake lights. I was driving home from a ride with two mountain bikes on my hitch rack. The bikes weren’t moving and my bike rack was secure. From the driver’s seat, nothing seemed wrong. But when the officer walked up, he pointed to the back of my vehicle and said, “Your brake lights and turn signals are completely blocked.” He was right. The bikes covered the

Safety on the Road!

If you like bikes and fun and Legos I know you'll like this short video showing the value of using a Kody Light. It's only a minute and a half long but covers the dangers of blocking your lights and how to solve the problem. Michelle and Amelia created the video this past week. Please check it out and let us know what you think! Also, a reminder of our 2025 Referral Program. Invite your friends to discover our innovative bike rack lights and boost your chances to win. Each

A customer (Mike W. of Minnesota) recently pointed out that we don't market on the legality of blocking plates/tags and signal lights. I completely agree with this and honestly have not done much research on the topic. Our primary concern is improving safety when carrying bikes. I don't want to be rear ended, injured or dealing with an insurance company to replace my equipment. It's painful and a waste of my time. With all that said, it's against the law and ticket able to

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