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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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First time using this post so please be kind. I have a 2012 Ultra Limited and want to add a flashing rear tail lamp and or turn signal combo. I have seen other bikes with a similar product but I don't want to get rid of the yellow turn signal 'cause it shows up better. What about LED lights?
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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I think you can buy a tail light bulb with the flasher built in...check J&P's catalog they have lots of stuff like that.....and welcome!

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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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A lot of folks go with the BAL (bright *** light) set up. http://www.brightasslights.com/site/
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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I have a BrightAss Light on my 08 Ultra Classic. It has 20 some patterns but some are for off road. It also has three different brightness. And it is bright. I have mine set where it falshes 3 times and then steady. I love it. Check it out.
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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I put all LEDs in the front and rear directional lamps. MAN are they brite. When I drive in the fast lane on the highway people now get over when they see those lights. I also installed the fusion LED stop lights. I have noted that after they were on the bike. As cars come up behind me at stop lights if I would flash them the cars would stop farther behind me than they did before I had them. Next would be a HID headlamp.

http://www.customdynamics.com/plasma_rod_led_lights.htm
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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I put the BAL on my Ultra as soon as I got it based upon comments here and other places. I like how bright and it makes sure people see me as much as possible.
 
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I have the custom dynamics. I love mine all led turn signals and brake light. Would recommend them to anyone.
 
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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I have the BAL-1 tail light on my Road King and I love it. Cars coming up behind you at stop lights DO stop farther back.
 
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I got a "Back Off" module on my rear light work great, easy to fit and you can get them for JP cycles.
 
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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the back-off module comes in two styles. I have the standard on on my dyna and the wife's Sportster. It is designed for a single brake light. On the Ultra, I have the back-off Wig Wag model. It flashes the two brake lights in the tour pack.
 



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