Load equalizer
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Load equalizer
I just bought the Kuryakyn Turn Signal Mirrors (LED) – Part #1431 from a HD Forums member, thanks. But the installation kit is missing the Load equalizer (3 connectors) I did a search and found several options and a wide price range. Im just removing the stock turn signals and mirrors on my Rocker C and install the new set...do I really need to spend that much on a load equalizer?
Eventually I might replace the back turn signals and headlamp with LED, if I understand correctly I will need one Load Equalizer for the front, one for the back...and maybe ( I need to research) one for the headlamp.
So my question...do I really need to spend that much on a load equalizer? I found some from $10 up to $70+. Thanks.
Eventually I might replace the back turn signals and headlamp with LED, if I understand correctly I will need one Load Equalizer for the front, one for the back...and maybe ( I need to research) one for the headlamp.
So my question...do I really need to spend that much on a load equalizer? I found some from $10 up to $70+. Thanks.
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well there's two things you could do.. 1, just plug the mirrors in and see if they work. if they do, you don't need an LE. though for a 2008, i'm about 97.4% sure you need a load equilizer. in that case, 2, the badlands LE has some good reviews, or since they're Kuryakyns, just get that one..it's listed here for $12.xx
https://www.denniskirk.com/214043.sk...FalxOgod8y8AJg
https://www.denniskirk.com/214043.sk...FalxOgod8y8AJg
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I found the Kuryakyn Part #4837 Load Equalizer Adapter ($12.71) that you suggested, but it looks like this is an ADAPTER, but I will need also the kuryankyn LE ($18.99), correct?
Have you or another member use the UNIVERSAL LED 12V LOAD EQUALIZER FOR TURN SIGNALS ($16.95 for a set of two)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300860504455...84.m1438.l2649
Have you or another member use the UNIVERSAL LED 12V LOAD EQUALIZER FOR TURN SIGNALS ($16.95 for a set of two)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300860504455...84.m1438.l2649
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I used the Badlands Turn signal Load Equalizer on my 01 FXDXT Plug and Play $26 from Arlen Ness I'm sure you can find them cheaper covers all turn signals front and rear but you may need a different model
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The way I understand things is - older bikes used a bi-metallic strip that heats up and breaks the circuit to flash the turn signals. LEDS didn't draw enough power to flash the signal properly so a load equalizer was needed. The newer bikes have computer controlled flash timing so the load equalizer is not needed anymore.
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I checked the Arlen Ness website...but the one I need is $70, big difference from the $26 that you bought.
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The way I understand things is - older bikes used a bi-metallic strip that heats up and breaks the circuit to flash the turn signals. LEDS didn't draw enough power to flash the signal properly so a load equalizer was needed. The newer bikes have computer controlled flash timing so the load equalizer is not needed anymore.
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