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Old 08-27-2011, 11:15 AM
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I have the Genesis II from Custom Dynamics LED lamps in my turn signals front and back. I also have a Badlands load equalizer and a HD run/turn brake module to allow the turn signals to act as running and brake lights. I have noticed that although the Custom Dynamics LEDs are very bright, they are not much brighter when the brake is applied. It almost looks like the brake is always on, although there is a slight almost imperceptible difference when the brake switch is activated...any thoughts on this? I use a BAL tail light so I know the brake light switch s are operating properly.


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Old 08-27-2011, 11:38 AM
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I installed a module called a TailStopper from Biketronics. Turn signals are NOT running lights but come to full brightness with the Bad *** brake light. Really noticable when I brake.
 
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BDMike - i have an 09 FLHTCU with the HD run/turn/brake, Badlands module and LED's from Kieth at RideTimeTechnologies. the difference between the run lights, and Brake/Blink is noticeable. You may need to add a resister in line.
 
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That is weird Mike. I have the CD clusters but use a Biketronics tailbones r/t/b and Smart Equalizer. I notice a substantial difference between run and brake. I'd say first step would be try a different r/t/b module.
 
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I'm rumbaing the CD r/b/t adapter set to blink 3 times before solid, there is noticeable difference when I put the brakes on.
 
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Originally Posted by Garemlin
That is weird Mike. I have the CD clusters but use a Biketronics tailbones r/t/b and Smart Equalizer. I notice a substantial difference between run and brake. I'd say first step would be try a different r/t/b module.
Thanks Steve, I am going to order a Biketronics unit and try it.
 
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Thanks Steve, I am going to order a Biketronics unit and try it.
Phat Performance has them for a decent price.
 
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Mike,
My set up is similar to yours with the Badlander and works very well. I will see if I can get a vid loaded here.
 
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LED tailights with Badlanders balancer, poor VID, but you get the look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7yZQfvuvY
 

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Old 08-29-2011, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by WI Bob
LED tailights with Badlanders balancer, poor VID, but you get the look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an7yZQfvuvY
Thanks! Great video, mine are no where near that much difference in intensity.
 

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