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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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I have a 1995 FLHT.

Is there a digital flasher available that will eliminate the need for a load equalizer for led turn signals and still allow the auto cancel to work?

I really hate the idea of creating a heater by just dumping voltage to ground through a big resistor.

I replaced my tail light with an led and it made a huge difference in the voltage drop shown on my volt meter while sitting at a stoplight with my foot on the brake. I would like to change the running lights and turn signals also.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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I bought one for my FXR, but don't remember where from...maybe J&P...
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Yes there is! I have a Badlands on my 1990 Evo. It's a small solid state beasty widely available.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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If it's a round can style, I used a solid state flasher from NAPA on my wife's bike - $10. I've also used a Badlands unit with good results.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 03:24 AM
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Thanks, I'll check them both out.

Did the NAPA one work with the automatic turn signal cancellation?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by galtjunk
Did the NAPA one work with the automatic turn signal cancellation?
That's a good question. I have that stock auto thingy on my bike, although I have disconnected the auto turning off (white/green wire to the speedo). However everything else works with my Badlands connected.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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I know this is an older thread, but does anybody have a pic of where the digital flasher plugs in?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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What bike? My bike has the old style metal thermally operated flasher units. I replaced them with a pair of Tridon EP36 3 wire flashers from Advance Autoparts, ~$14 ea. The 3rd wire is a ground. The new flashers are a bit larger but can be squeezed into the mounts, which on my bike are located next to the right fork tube at about the lower triple tree level.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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So - are load equalizers still required for the LED 1157 "replacement" bulbs?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Not if you use the flasher I mentioned or one similar.
 
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