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Re: LED 1156 and 1157s
« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2014, 11:34:56 PM »

I just left a message for my friend that bought his lights at a parts store here in Ohio.  I think it was Either Advanced auto or Auto Zone. They were very expensive like 50$ bucks each.  He has a 11 SG and it just would just blow a bulb ever once and a while on the back for his turn and brake lights.  So he broke done and spent the money.  Been good since replacing.  I guess it has a resistor built into each bulb.  That's how he explained it to me.  He is a fireman so he may be out in a run.  It may be tomorrow when he gets back to me.  But check some of them local stores as well.  Hope that helps. 

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Re: LED 1156 and 1157s
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2014, 08:12:55 PM »

Ok he got back with me.  And said these plug and play lights were junk and not to waste your money on them.   They lasted a few days to a few weeks to a few hrs.  They gave him new ones when they went bad.  But you never knew when they were going to quit.  The light angle was only straight which he did not like.   He took my advice and went with the custom dynamics.  Was more money but better lighting and better all around better product. 

Then he reminded he came over one day and looked at my bike when I was at work to see how I wired up load equalizer. 

Sorry couldn't be more help.

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Re: LED 1156 and 1157s
« Reply #17 on: December 30, 2014, 06:41:36 PM »

I had a tendency to blow the filament bulbs at inconvenient times so I went with Custom Dynamics Ringz in the front and Clusters in the rear turn signals. They are very bright and have been reliable so far. I needed to install a load equalizer (I used a Biketronics module) when I installed the rear turn signals. I also installed the Harley run/brake module for the tourpak and the turn signals and have a Bright Ass LED tail light. I'm happy with this setup and will use it again if I ever get another bagger.
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Re: LED 1156 and 1157s
« Reply #18 on: December 31, 2014, 12:23:28 PM »

I just installed custom dynamics dynamic rings. The website says they don't need load equalizers, the odd thing is, they flash at correct speed, but dash light flashes like there's a light out. I don't guess there's any real issue unless you're just annoyed by the rapid flash.

Run your emergency flashers for about 20 seconds.  The ECM will adjust and get rid of the spastic dash indicator.

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Re: LED 1156 and 1157s
« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2015, 11:34:29 AM »

Just don't use the new HD LED signals:  Harley-Davidson Recalls LED Bullet Turn Signal Kit
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