If I change from incandescent bulbs to LED's in my turnsignal indicators will I have to change my flashers to the electronic type?
I had to change the flashers in my Shovelhead to get them to work is why I ask.

 

I failed to mention that this is in a 1998 Road King.

 

LED's draw less current the regular bulbs so something has to change...
i had to have a load equalizer put in... at least that is how it was explained to me.

ps ... my icon does not work.

 

What load equalizer did you use? Part number?

 

Yes, you'll have to use a ballast resistor (AKA "load equalizer...") to match the resistance of what you have in the bulb now. Without it, your fancy computerized turn signal controller will freak out. I think there are aftermarket controllers out there that can handle LED's, though, and people have a lot of trouble with the stock ones.

Also note that it is hard to find a LED turn signal that will fit in the housing and actually be brighter than a regular bulb.

 

I fitted a Badlands ballast/equalizer to my bike, with replacement LED amber lenses. They make a wide range to suit many models.

 

no idea i had my guy put in a kuryakyn "Rear Run-Turn-Brake Controller with Pulse Brake" it came with the load equalizer...

sorry i am not much of a wrencher.

 

I looked at the Bandlands III Load Equalizers and it appears that I need two, one for the front turn signals and one for the back. At about $65.00 each, I think that I will ponder if the gains outweigh the costs.

 

Why two?

I put in a badlands module last year on my 95 heritage.

 

I've only got one, operating both front and rear flashers.