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Jun 16, 2025 | 01:31 AM

Ozharleyguy

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Rear LED Indicators

Hi Guys. The right rear LED indicator isn't working on my 2019 Low Rider.
Is the unit repairable, or does it have to be completely replaced?
EDIT: I worked it out, but can't delete this thread.

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Jun 16, 2025 | 05:06 AM

Andy from Sandy

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What happened? It wasn't working and you fixed it. It would be good if you could elaborate as it could help others in the future please?

Jun 16, 2025 | 11:55 PM

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What happened? It wasn't working and you fixed it. It would be good if you could elaborate as it could help others in the future please?

Apparently the previous owner put in aftermarket LEDs at the rear indicators. Not owning this model before I assumed that they were standard, as the taillight is LED, and that it was a sealed unit. The original indicator lights are just incandescent globes. The lens has a small slot for a screwdriver at the bottom and it is easy to pop off. The LED's have a bayonet plug on their wiring so they simply plug in where the standard globe goes. Mine was a little loose and wasn't making a good contact. Cleaning up the base of the bayonet plug was all that was required. Works now. The LEDs are similar to those in the pic. If you are thinking of converting to LED indicators, if you keep the front bulbs and only put the LEDs in the rear, there is no need for an inline resistor.

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Jun 17, 2025 | 03:06 AM

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There have been posts over the years similarly asking what to do as the indicators had stopped working and most often the fix is not posted.

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if you keep the front bulbs and only put the LEDs in the rear, there is no need for an inline resistor.

I put Custom Dynamics LEDs at the front and had to put in the extra load on a 2008 as they are for all years pre and post 2014. Might just be down to the LED items that are installed. If designed for the year of bike pre 2014 then they could incorporate the additional load.