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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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I just hooked up a Badlands Load Equalizer on my FXST and installed some LED rear turn signals. Everything works great, but I still have the Load Equalizer sitting loose behind between the fuse box and the ignition module. It came with zip ties, but there really isn't a good place to zip tie it.

Where have you guys attached the Load Equalizers on your softails?
 
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Originally Posted by brenn
I just hooked up a Badlands Load Equalizer on my FXST and installed some LED rear turn signals. Everything works great, but I still have the Load Equalizer sitting loose behind between the fuse box and the ignition module. It came with zip ties, but there really isn't a good place to zip tie it.

Where have you guys attached the Load Equalizers on your softails?
Mine is under my seat. It helped that when I bought a new battery, I bought a shorter one thwt helps me fit more under the seat.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Yeah, mine fits under the seat, but do you guys just leave it loose under there, or fasten it to something?
 
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Use some velcro to secure it.
 
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Use some velcro to secure it.
Sounds like a good idea. Thanks.
 
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Mine is under my seat. It helped that when I bought a new battery, I bought a shorter one thwt helps me fit more under the seat.
OH Ghotico, wise one share with us what type of 'short' battery you speak of ? I am in desperate need for a spot under my seat
 
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Well, Velcro didn't work, so I cut a piece of leather and punched holes to match the 2 bolts that hold the plate the fuse box is mounted on and the 3 holes in the equalizer and used the screws to hold the leather down and the zip ties to hold the equalizer to the leather. Should work fine.
 
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OH Ghotico, wise one share with us what type of 'short' battery you speak of ? I am in desperate need for a spot under my seat
http://www.directcycleparts.com/elec...5mj-p-269.html

I think either soft 02 or QC is the one that told me about it, I love it.
 
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http://www.directcycleparts.com/elec...5mj-p-269.html

I think either soft 02 or QC is the one that told me about it, I love it.
Thanks a Million dude.. now I have a spot to stick my Equalizer and other stuff
 
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Thanks a Million dude.. now I have a spot to stick my Equalizer and other stuff
Yea, its really nice to have that little area for stuff like that. I didnt even need a new battery and I bought one. Lol
 
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