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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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OK..I know...I start another thread...I own a Rocker C (2008) and I'm planning to remove the stock turn signal and mirror and install mirrors with LEDs....so after some input from HD Members (Thanks) ....I talked to Badlands and I have two choices now...I can buy the Badlands M/C Product Load Equalizer III (Hardwire) LE-03 Harley Davidson and it will take care of the front turn signal problem for $60 or go with the Badlands Load Equalizer Illuminator Plug In for Rocker and take care of the front and if I decide to upgrade the back turn signals and break light it will take care of it also... all for $115.

I like the option of the illuminator with all the extras and being plug in...but not the price.

I would go for the Load Equalizer III (Hardwire), better price but I don't have any idea of how to wire it, I looked at the bikes owners manual and I don't see a diagram, look underneath the seat and just a lot of wires (don't know what to look for)....so I need help with the installation of the Equalizer III, if I decide to buy this one. I need your input if the Illuminator is worth the extra $55 or not.

Or if the illuminator, plug in option is better.

Any other brands that work on a Rocker C and are plug in (to avoid hardwire it) ?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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Pnp beats hard wire (because you are going to cut your harness and solder right?) Spend the extra scratch...easily removed if you get another bike and you can always re-sell it.

ps....you should get rear led clusters, way more visable at night. My best safety mod.


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OK..I know...I start another thread...I own a Rocker C (2008) and I'm planning to remove the stock turn signal and mirror and install mirrors with LEDs....so after some input from HD Members (Thanks) ....I talked to Badlands and I have two choices now...I can buy the Badlands M/C Product Load Equalizer III (Hardwire) LE-03 Harley Davidson and it will take care of the front turn signal problem for $60 or go with the Badlands Load Equalizer Illuminator Plug In for Rocker and take care of the front and if I decide to upgrade the back turn signals and break light it will take care of it also... all for $115.

I like the option of the illuminator with all the extras and being plug in...but not the price.

I would go for the Load Equalizer III (Hardwire), better price but I don't have any idea of how to wire it, I looked at the bikes owners manual and I don't see a diagram, look underneath the seat and just a lot of wires (don't know what to look for)....so I need help with the installation of the Equalizer III, if I decide to buy this one. I need your input if the Illuminator is worth the extra $55 or not.

Or if the illuminator, plug in option is better.

Any other brands that work on a Rocker C and are plug in (to avoid hardwire it) ?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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Check out custom dynamics. Much better pricing for plug n play units. Got one from them about 5 years ago, no issues so far!

http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm
 
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I'll call custom dynamic today and check with them if they have something PNP for my rocker...thanks. If not, Ill go with the badlands PNP (illuminator) I don't want to messed up the wiring and run into costly problems.

Do I have to change the end caps of the turn signals for to red? I might wait until I save some money...and upgrade to LEDs.
 
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