Will I need a load equalizer?
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Will I need a load equalizer?
Hey, I have been looking around here in the forums and I found that I didn't need a load EQ to swap my rear sigs to LEDs, which I have done and they are running fine without one. Here's where my question comes in...
I'm thinking about going with a low profile LED taillight too, if I swap my stock taillight for a LED part, will I need to add a load EQ in and if so, where does it need to be installed?
Thanks for any help you all might be able to offer,
Jimmy
I'm thinking about going with a low profile LED taillight too, if I swap my stock taillight for a LED part, will I need to add a load EQ in and if so, where does it need to be installed?
Thanks for any help you all might be able to offer,
Jimmy
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What brand & part number?
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I think it depends on the bike and the brand and style LED bulb or set up you buy....I installed a HD rear LED tail light on my 07 FLHTC and it was plug n play then last week i installed a Panacea all in one tail light on the 2002 FXDP and it came with a load equalizer so i installed it...it ran without it but the Equalizer had switches on it to make the brake light blink 3 times before going solid and another switch it using gignals or nor, i am not..
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I think it depends on the bike and the brand and style LED bulb or set up you buy....I installed a HD rear LED tail light on my 07 FLHTC and it was plug n play then last week i installed a Panacea all in one tail light on the 2002 FXDP and it came with a load equalizer so i installed it...it ran without it but the Equalizer had switches on it to make the brake light blink 3 times before going solid and another switch it using gignals or nor, i am not..
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Best I can recall they are numbered like the stock bulbs. 1157,3157 etc. Think they came in clear,red and maybe amber. About eight bucks apiece. I used red because I am running the black lens.
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Thanks to everyone for the input! I'm looking to clean up the lines of my rear fender so I think I'm going to check out some of the low profile lens replacement options and LED seem to be the sleekest route.
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The hd piece didn't need a load equalizer because its just a tail light. The panacea comes with a controller to change functions and a load equalizer because it can be used for the turn signals too. A load equalizer is not needed for a tail light. It is only necessary to keep turn signals from flashing fast.
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The load equalizer that ships with Panacea is not so good. The documentation warns you that ro NOT run 4-way (I.e. hazard) blinkers for extended amounts of time, or the equalizer will overheat. Serious fail. Also for dyna 06+ its now one switch instead of 2 so you either get:
- integrated turn signals + flashing brake light
Or
- no turn signals + solid brake light
Also disappointing. I will be getting a replacement equalizer at some point, maybe it will provide integrated signals+solid brake light. Here's to hoping
- integrated turn signals + flashing brake light
Or
- no turn signals + solid brake light
Also disappointing. I will be getting a replacement equalizer at some point, maybe it will provide integrated signals+solid brake light. Here's to hoping