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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Hi,

I'm thinking about buying LED turn signals for my Forty eight (2013) - do I need an equalizer?

Turn signals: http://www.ms-biketec.de/shop/ktm-pa...1paar?c=608?c=

Equalizer: http://www.ms-biketec.de/shop/harley...n-bus?c=608?c=

Thanks for your help.

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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 09:44 AM
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go to this site, look up your bike and it will tell you what you need

http://www.customdynamics.com/harley...ts_catalog.htm
 
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 01:21 PM
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If you have a 2013 48 then yes you will need a load equalizer. I personally have a Badlands LE-03 Hardwire on my 2013 883.
 
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having just added led turn signals at the back after removing my stock ones they work at the correct speed.
However on the dash they are flashing faster than normal.
However when I select 4 way hazard lights the dash flashes at the correct speed.
And I have no balancer on a 14 Sporty
 
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Only if you do both front and the back.

If you do only the taillights you wont need an equalizer
 
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