Load equalizer
A “load equalizer” is nothing more than a resistor pack. The only difference is that it moves the heat to a place outside the fixture housing, away from the LED array.
This is beneficial from a longevity standpoint, as it maintains lower operating temps for the LEDs.
Cooler LED’s = longer lasting LED’s.
I have a plug n play load resistor in my circuit as well; located under the seat.
Given the size of the heat sink on the Custom Dynamics lights that I have, I suspect they will outlast the rest of the bike.
This is beneficial from a longevity standpoint, as it maintains lower operating temps for the LEDs.
Cooler LED’s = longer lasting LED’s.
I have a plug n play load resistor in my circuit as well; located under the seat.
Given the size of the heat sink on the Custom Dynamics lights that I have, I suspect they will outlast the rest of the bike.
In addition it allows you to adjust the brightness of whatever LEDs you bought to match whatever brake light you have.
On top of that it has features such as multi-flash on initial braking.
It also turns your running lights into brake lights if you desire. The combination of no resistive load and features it offers makes it a no brainer if you want the lighting to match and have as much lighting (safety) as possible. These are the reasons why I said the OP would thank me later going that route.
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LED friendly flasher technology eliminates the antiquated resistive load. The Smart Triple play is that technology. Believe me that the resistive load equalizers get very hot when they have been on a while.
In addition it allows you to adjust the brightness of whatever LEDs you bought to match whatever brake light you have.
On top of that it has features such as multi-flash on initial braking.
It also turns your running lights into brake lights if you desire. The combination of no resistive load and features it offers makes it a no brainer if you want the lighting to match and have as much lighting (safety) as possible. These are the reasons why I said the OP would thank me later going that route.
In addition it allows you to adjust the brightness of whatever LEDs you bought to match whatever brake light you have.
On top of that it has features such as multi-flash on initial braking.
It also turns your running lights into brake lights if you desire. The combination of no resistive load and features it offers makes it a no brainer if you want the lighting to match and have as much lighting (safety) as possible. These are the reasons why I said the OP would thank me later going that route.
So this is the Gen2 we are taking about? It will allow for "strobe blink" of my brake lights when I first apply them? And will it allow the led tail lights in my TP to light up as brake lights?
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J&P cycles has them in stock. Just look up the correct one for your bike from the CD website and hop over to J&P. I ordered all my CD stuff from them and had it in a couple days.
You can also look at the instruction sheet on the CD site. They tell you it can work with normal bulbs and how much is too much load.
You can also look at the instruction sheet on the CD site. They tell you it can work with normal bulbs and how much is too much load.
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J&P cycles has them in stock. Just look up the correct one for your bike from the CD website and hop over to J&P. I ordered all my CD stuff from them and had it in a couple days.
You can also look at the instruction sheet on the CD site. They tell you it can work with normal bulbs and how much is too much load.
You can also look at the instruction sheet on the CD site. They tell you it can work with normal bulbs and how much is too much load.
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