Turn signal - only lit when flashing
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 21,178
Likes: 12,754
From: South Carolina
The old style flasher module needs to see a certain amount of current draw by the circuit in order to flash.
If the flasher doesn`t work with the LED bulbs, you need to install a load balancer (resistor) into the circuit, which is nothing more than an extra path to ground.
Too much junk added to the wiring for me, I`ll stick with the standard bulbs on my old bikes.
If the flasher doesn`t work with the LED bulbs, you need to install a load balancer (resistor) into the circuit, which is nothing more than an extra path to ground.
Too much junk added to the wiring for me, I`ll stick with the standard bulbs on my old bikes.
Thread Starter
|
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 4,698
Likes: 5,297
From: Behind you, making faces
I bought these because they were advertised as "low power" and they're supposedly direct replacements for the OEM bulbs. If they cause any problems, I'll just run two miles away to Walmart and grab the OEM types for $4.25 a pair.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 6,086
Likes: 1,128
From:
The stock front turn signals for your year and model use standard 1157 bulbs as indicated earlier.
Your original bulbs obviously worked well for numerous years.
The actual housing was designed for regular bulbs.
LED bulbs are directional and very few standard looking LED 1157 will fire light in all directions like a standard bulb.
LED bulbs may not fit as there is not much room in the housing, may cause a hyper flash situation and may not reflect light correctly.
Not really worth introducing conflict especially since you state "I RARELY ride after dark". .
Save the frustration for when the original bulb gets stuck while trying to remove and the glass bulb breaks off.
Your original bulbs obviously worked well for numerous years.
The actual housing was designed for regular bulbs.
LED bulbs are directional and very few standard looking LED 1157 will fire light in all directions like a standard bulb.
LED bulbs may not fit as there is not much room in the housing, may cause a hyper flash situation and may not reflect light correctly.
Not really worth introducing conflict especially since you state "I RARELY ride after dark". .
Save the frustration for when the original bulb gets stuck while trying to remove and the glass bulb breaks off.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,054
Likes: 441
From: Tejas
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 41
Likes: 18
From: Seaford, NY
To solve that on my bike, I removed the directional housings from the front of my bike. No bulbs, no problems.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 933
From: Long Island
Windseeker :I found out to fit the bulb in the housing, I filed down the solder bulge. also used an electronic flasher from local auto parts store(3 wire) type. Maybe this will help The 3rd wire to ground.