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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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I had LED brake and signals installed along with the brake turn module. Yesterday my red security light on the speedometer came on twice. Last night when I started my bike the flashers came on by themselves and I had to disconnect the battery to get them to shut off. Today on an hour ride the red security light came on 5 times. One 2 of the occasions when it went off the green 6 on the speedometer went out and then came back on after several minutes. And yes, I was in sixth gear going about 70 on the freeway. Anyone experience this? I know it is related to the LED or the run/brake/turn module.


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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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With all of that intermittant stuff going on, you may have some wiring gremlins. Which error codes are logged? If you don't have the codes you can get them here. I don't have the link handy but just search for error codes.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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hey fatttboy,
i have an 11 lo with ABS,...i changed out my taillight with a brightass light and my turns with custom dynamics LED.....when i hit my brakes i got a light on my console.....the security light ...the led`s draw less curent ,so your bike is telling you ,you have a bulb out....brightass light since came out with an update or module to plug in to stop the light on the console.....sorry i can`t help with the 6th gear light or flashers......take it to your dealer.....good luck with that....lol
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Did the kit come with a resistor to install?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Fatboy, did you resolve your issues? I've got a 12 Fatboy too, and have a problem with my right signal light flickering and acting light there's a short. The dealer ordered something to fix it...not sure what, though. Also, when I have the console indicator to " gear and tach" mode, sometimes the gear won't be present.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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my 11 lux is doing some of the same things and all my lights are stock. Thinking its the tssm is acting up see what the dealer says in a few days at least its under warranty.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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1st question = "who" installed the lights?
2nd question = does your bike have security?

Check for codes, loose wires, etc. & if dealer did the install - take it in for check.
 
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