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Feb 21, 2012 | 06:28 AM

Figstr

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Load Equilizer Question

I'm thinking about going with LED turn signals on my softail and know I need a load equalizer. Will I need 1 for for each set of turn signals or just 1 for all 4? Also, looking at various websites, I noticed they vary in amps. Does it make a big difference if I get say a 4 amp equalizer vs. a 2 amp?

While browsing Ebay I noticed in-line resistors. Could these be used as well?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOAD-RESISTO...ht_1561wt_1159

Last edited by Figstr; Feb 21, 2012 at 06:37 AM.

Feb 21, 2012 | 07:36 AM

NOLAMike

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Usually one equalizer works for all four directionals. Some LED directionals have a built in equalizer so an additional one is not needed. If you are looking around I recommend you check out Custom Dynamics; http://www.customdynamics.com/motorc...rn_signals.htm . That's where I got my LED turns, tasil light and equalizer. Couldn't be happier.

Feb 21, 2012 | 10:55 AM

JohnFlorida

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You can use the ebay resisters or you can get them at radio shack. They will heat up so you need to find a safe spot to install them. safest bet is a new turn signal madule

Feb 21, 2012 | 12:33 PM

nevil

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I use an equalizer from Biketronics, it's plug and play and handles all the sigs and tail light.
Good customer service, too. I had a unit short out after 3 years and they replaced it free of charge. I asked the rep why some other brands are much cheaper. He said that the others use resistors which heat up, like JohnFlorida said. I didn't ask what system they used but probably wouldn't have understood it anyway.