Kuryakyn LEDs on 2011 Blackline
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Kuryakyn LEDs on 2011 Blackline
I ordered some Kuryakyn LEDs for my Blackline (mostly hoping to temporarily solve the endlessly burning out bulb issue some newer bikes are having) I got the bulbs and am waiting on smoked lenses.
Do I need a load equalizer? I only ask because the Harley catalog says that their LED assemblies do NOT require a load equalizer. So maybe something is different in the 2011-12 models? Kuryakyn's site has a note saying an equalizer IS needed, but doesn't say for which models or under what conditions.
Do I need a load equalizer? I only ask because the Harley catalog says that their LED assemblies do NOT require a load equalizer. So maybe something is different in the 2011-12 models? Kuryakyn's site has a note saying an equalizer IS needed, but doesn't say for which models or under what conditions.
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The Blackline was switched over to a digital controller circuit in the ECM in 2011 according to H-D to eliminate on wiring bulk. There actually is no flasher unit. The flashing of the signal bulbs is controlled by the computer so you should be ok with LEDs with no need for a load equalizer. There was a HDMC Pdf release somewhere out there on this...
Now, I have tried several 1157 LED bulbs in my signal bodies but because the bulbs are generally less tapered at the base than the originals incandescents, I can't seem to be able to get them deep enough into the sockets to turn them. It seems that they hit the reflective backing before the pins on the bulbs can get deep enough. If these Kuryakyn ones will work, I'm gonna get me a pair too... Let us know how it goes.
Now, I have tried several 1157 LED bulbs in my signal bodies but because the bulbs are generally less tapered at the base than the originals incandescents, I can't seem to be able to get them deep enough into the sockets to turn them. It seems that they hit the reflective backing before the pins on the bulbs can get deep enough. If these Kuryakyn ones will work, I'm gonna get me a pair too... Let us know how it goes.
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I can't get the rear running lights to come on with these, unless I wiggle them in the socket. The front lights work fine, though. They're locked in place and everything, so I'm not sure what the problem is.
The lights themselves blink normally with these in, but the indicators on the speedo blink twice as fast.
The lights themselves blink normally with these in, but the indicators on the speedo blink twice as fast.
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Are you running LED's in both the front and rear?
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Cool beans. You did not have the fitment issues the guy above you mentioned? Definitely seems like an inexpensive upgrade that is worth the money.
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Caddyman....what part numbers did u purchase for your signals for your Blackline....does it cause problems with the security light on the dash??? or any problems? I know with just the 1157 led replacements it causes chaos with the security...
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I am using the 1157 replacements but I dont have the security system. Maybe the dealer needs to turn on the LED function in your BCM programming. Mine was already on but yours may not be for some reason.