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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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Default Modulating brake light problem.

Son and I bought a pair of these lights to use as a secondary brake light:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/330-668
They work BUT there's a problem. If the bike is turned on but not running, they modulate as designed. But when we start the bike they act as a solid brake light. That in itself isn't bad, but I saw these on another Harley, and liked the idea of flashing when I applied the brake. Really caught my attention. Rider got away before I could ask hum if these were the ones he had.
Son tried them on a Sportser, same. Then he put them on his Honda. Still the same problem.
I'm guessing the load is different when running? So how can I get them to do what the are suppose to?
I'm a none eletrical person, so something simple please.
I asked my H/D dealer and they didn't know what to do.

Thanks for any insight.
Keith
 
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Can anyone out there help me with this problem?
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Keith
 
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