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May 20, 2009 | 09:19 PM

#21

Richinlc

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Originally Posted by rbabos

You don't need an equalizer for the tail light as there is no connection to blinkers and since you are running normal bulbs for blinkers it should be fine . If it is only doing this on one side and not the other it is likely a defective bulb or lack of a good connection to produce load. If it's doing it on both left and right side blinkers the problem could be the relay or tssm. Check all ground wires while at it.
Ron

rb and arch you guys are wrong boys..if he has a kury led tail light he needs an eq go to there site and download there pdf instructions also if he has other leds he may need another load eq.. the flasher reley works on load..if there is too little load it will blink fast or not at all..to much load blinks real slow or pops the fuse

May 20, 2009 | 09:21 PM

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Richinlc

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From: Rhode Island

also if you retain stock tail lights with kury brake light you need to make sure the switch on the tail light controller is set to stock not panecea

May 20, 2009 | 09:32 PM

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wiegs

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here are the instructions for the led low profile brake light. It does not mention the need for a load equalizer.

http://www.kuryakyn.com/documents/in...-23HD-0308.pdf

May 20, 2009 | 09:38 PM

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2NAHNTR

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Originally Posted by wiegs

here are the instructions for the led low profile brake light. It does not mention the need for a load equalizer.

http://www.kuryakyn.com/documents/in...-23HD-0308.pdf

If you needed a load eq, Kury would have provided one in their kit or told you needed to get one. That is not the problem. The tail light and turn signals are on separate circuits. Since it is not the bulbs, I will bet you have a loose ground connection somewhere and when the you turn on the blinker, the open circuit is triggering the rapid flash. Just like it does when a bulb is burnt out.

May 23, 2009 | 12:04 PM

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wiegs

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Wanted to give an update. This morning I checked all connections and it seemed they were ok. I decided to put the stock bulbs in. First I did the front, took a ride, same issue. Next I did the rear, took a ride, problem gone. I will ride more this weekend but I think the bulb must have some sort of defect. Is this possible? I will know if this is fixed for sure after this weekend.

May 25, 2009 | 08:07 AM

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CARKNOCKER714

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use equilizer...using leds draws less power...lucky that it didnt blow bulb ....if u put a lower amp bulb in by mistake..after a few uses..it will blow...if u need leds or want them..need to invest in an equilizer..or go back to correct bulb originally used..carknocker714..........keep the rubber on the road...

Oct 21, 2009 | 12:12 AM

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vwclogan

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did anyone ever figure out what the problem was with the tail light, im having the exact same problem with my stock bulbs, tried new one also

Oct 31, 2009 | 08:57 PM

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rickyjays

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I have the same problem on a 02 ultra clasic no burnt out bulbs but the left bulb only lights one one filament when flashing did you ever find a solution to your problem?