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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 10:33 AM
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I have a 2013 XL 1200 C, I'm converting headlight and turn signals to LED's. Changed headlight, no problem works fine. Installed turn signal LED's and fitted a Badland load equaliser part no LE- 03- C. Front lights work but not the rear. Refited original bulbs in rear and all works fine. Im confused. Any ideas.
 
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Do you have a run/brake/turn module on there also? If so, connect the load equalizer in front of the run/brake/turn module.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 11:31 AM
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A Custom stock has a central tail light so that is a question of if the bike has been modified there.

Wiring diagram here - https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....d5fd65454!!1!2
 
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The load equaliser is a plug and play model. Which attaches to the rear fender harness.
 
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The rear tail light and blinkers are stock issue. No modifications .
 
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Which led lights do you have and are they plug and play with the correct connectors on?

With leds off the bike with a battery you can confirm which is positive and negative connections.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2023 | 11:49 AM
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Yes plug and play. Working at the front but not the rear. At the moment I have LED's in the front end and standard in the rear, all working fine.
 

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The rear LED bulbs are they an 1157 or 1156?
 
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The original bulbs and LED's are 1156 on my bike.
 
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Sometimes calling the company can help.

I'm getting ready to switch to all LED on my '11 Custom. I have the Custom Dynamics smart triple play for it, a load equalizer and makes the rear turns a run/brake/turn. Just trying to decide on the style for the turns. I have their setup on my '13 King and was all easy-peasy.
 
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