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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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I went down to my local Harley shop to get a set of LEDs and a load equalizer for my rear bullet turn signals. I have the run/stop/turn unit already installed. The shop wanted 82.00 PER LED and 69.00 for the equalizer. Now I do not want to sound, cheap, but I thought that was a little crazy to spend to have lights, which last a long time and are a little brighter. So, I got smoked lenses and clear bulbs instead.

Any suggestions, or am I being cheap?????
 
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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http://www.customdynamics.com/harley...gnal_retro.htm

Check this link. Custom Dynamics is a leader in LED's . Bought from them many times, great folk's.
Sure they wont be as much cash as the Dealer.
 
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Buy a set of red lenses and red bulbs.
That's what I've ran in all the hd's I've had with the run/stop setup. Leds aren't near as bright as what I run, and the whole point of the run/stop is to be seen
 
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i went with the smoked lenses and the white clear bulbs. im pretty sure those will be the brightest, other than LEDs. i just can justify spending nearly 200 bucks for brighter bulbs overall. i know i should have red on the back, but ill go with the smoke for now, until i get stopped. the smoked looks better
 
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if you replace your mechanical flasher with an electronic one, you dont need a load eq to get them to flash.
 
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Another thought, if you use an electronic flasher and do not use equalizers it opens up a little more capacity to the charging system for other goodies.
 
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