Anyone using Custom Dynamics Triple Play?
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Not sure why this thread did come up in my search results, but glad it bubbled back to the top here. I posted the following in the Electrical/Lights forum but received only one reply:
Am seriously considering swapping out the stock front and rear turn signals, and the rear running light/brake light with LED's on my new-to-me 2018 Low Rider. Primary reason is to improve the rear lighting, as being rear ended while at a stop sign or light would be a serious mood hassle. I'm already in the habit of keeping an eye on the mirrors and fanning the brake lever to flash the brake light as cars approach, but still.
Custom Dynamics seems to be the the go-to for these, and I'd appreciate anyone's feed back. I'm thinking the smoke lens "halo" fronts, and either the smoke lens or red lens rears (not sure if the smoke lens rears are legal in Va), and I like the looks of their low profile brake light lens over that of the stock square lens. I'd like the rear turn signals to double as running lights and brake lights, and pretty sure the "strobe" module is a good idea.
I've read that the BCM can be flashed to enable the rear turn signals to act as running and brake lights. Is there ay issue with installing at home then riding it for 15 minutes to the dealer for the BCM flash?
Would appreciate feedback/education from anyone who's done the swap.
Many thanks...
Am seriously considering swapping out the stock front and rear turn signals, and the rear running light/brake light with LED's on my new-to-me 2018 Low Rider. Primary reason is to improve the rear lighting, as being rear ended while at a stop sign or light would be a serious mood hassle. I'm already in the habit of keeping an eye on the mirrors and fanning the brake lever to flash the brake light as cars approach, but still.
Custom Dynamics seems to be the the go-to for these, and I'd appreciate anyone's feed back. I'm thinking the smoke lens "halo" fronts, and either the smoke lens or red lens rears (not sure if the smoke lens rears are legal in Va), and I like the looks of their low profile brake light lens over that of the stock square lens. I'd like the rear turn signals to double as running lights and brake lights, and pretty sure the "strobe" module is a good idea.
I've read that the BCM can be flashed to enable the rear turn signals to act as running and brake lights. Is there ay issue with installing at home then riding it for 15 minutes to the dealer for the BCM flash?
Would appreciate feedback/education from anyone who's done the swap.
Many thanks...
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I asked about this for my 2020 LRS and the dealer said not possible. Some models support it, others do not.
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How often do you check for codes?
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Triple play on '14 Deluxe, no probs. Ordered CD's latest Magic Strobe for my '19 FB and probeam bullet ringz, no probs.
I have little doubt CD will address your issues, they've alway did right by me.
I have little doubt CD will address your issues, they've alway did right by me.
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Codes show up on 2020 models.
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I would install it if not codes on 19 Flhcs but thanks for heads up. One less problem
Are there alternatives to cd modules on the market?
Are there alternatives to cd modules on the market?
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Just installed the CD front and rear LED turn signals, as well as their laid back rear brake light, all with smoked lenses. Per the directions I ran the 4-way flashers for 3 minutes, no issues. but in
Whoa, those things are bright. Really bright.
Interestingly, I asked the parts guy if the BCM could be flashed to have the rear turn signals also function as brake lights. He said no, but in one of Mchad's earlier posts he said they can be. Maybe I need to chat with the service department guys instead.
Whoa, those things are bright. Really bright.
Interestingly, I asked the parts guy if the BCM could be flashed to have the rear turn signals also function as brake lights. He said no, but in one of Mchad's earlier posts he said they can be. Maybe I need to chat with the service department guys instead.
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Just to confirm, the BCM on my 2018 LR can indeed be programmed to make the rear turn signals also function as brake lights. But they cannot also function as rear running lights because the OE sockets and wiring support only a single filament bulb. I called the service department and had the bike down to them in 20 minutes. It took all of 5 minutes to make the change, and 2 of those minutes was to remove/reinstall the side cover.
So at this point I have most of the lighting I want. I may still spring for CD's TP module which will allow the rear running lights (with their LED inserts) and for the strobe feature.
So at this point I have most of the lighting I want. I may still spring for CD's TP module which will allow the rear running lights (with their LED inserts) and for the strobe feature.
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I just installed a triple play on my 2020 road king. Couldn’t get it to work correctly. I called sustainer service, they fixed me right up. The tech on the phone said
the issue is, on the 2020 models, Harley included a self test feature in the lighting circuit upon start up. So there is a different programming routine to use on the touring bikes anyways. It will function correctly , but most likely throw a soft code to the BCM. I’m not really worried about it.
the issue is, on the 2020 models, Harley included a self test feature in the lighting circuit upon start up. So there is a different programming routine to use on the touring bikes anyways. It will function correctly , but most likely throw a soft code to the BCM. I’m not really worried about it.
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I just installed a triple play on my 2020 road king. Couldn’t get it to work correctly. I called sustainer service, they fixed me right up. The tech on the phone said
the issue is, on the 2020 models, Harley included a self test feature in the lighting circuit upon start up. So there is a different programming routine to use on the touring bikes anyways. It will function correctly , but most likely throw a soft code to the BCM. I’m not really worried about it.
the issue is, on the 2020 models, Harley included a self test feature in the lighting circuit upon start up. So there is a different programming routine to use on the touring bikes anyways. It will function correctly , but most likely throw a soft code to the BCM. I’m not really worried about it.
I like having the extra running lights even though the texters are going to kill you anyway.
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