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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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I have a 2013 model 72, I'm interested in some LED turn signals but the advice is that I'd also need a load equalizer. Some folks said that isn't true, they just flash a little faster . Does anybody know for sure ?

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Get the equalizer...led's draw less power so you need one for them to function properly.
 

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http://www.customdynamics.com/instru...%20dynamic.pdf

Scroll to the NOTE at the bottom...says yes you will need a load stabilizer..

http://www.customdynamics.com/truflex_truwraps.htm
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 12:18 AM
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The 2014 have it built in already. You'll need one.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 12:45 AM
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Just email custom dynamics. Their customer service is good. They will get back to you right away and tell you exactly what you need.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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I'm wanting same thing for my 2012 72, but only wanting to do the rears. Was told that I didn't need the equalizer due to only doing the rears. True, false?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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if you do all 4 flashers you will need the load eq ----
if you do just the front or rear you wont need to buy it ...

they will flash alot faster if you do all 4 and dont install the load eq
its not a big deal if you can put up with them flash like that
but for me it was just annoying as hell to see them flash that way . so i got the load eq.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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Have you looked into their run/brake/turn modules? I was worried about rear visibility as well, I did not go LED on the turn signals, but having all 3 lights on all the time and flashing (several choices of patterns you can program) makes a big difference. A snap to install, just one little box under the seat.
 
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I ordered my lights on Saturday and received them on Wednesday. I have a 14' Iron 883 so I did NOT need the load equalizer. Install was a breeze and the lights look amazing on the bike and man are they bright. Now I have to save some $$$ to buy the LED HD headlight.

Two things I did notice was that the LED clusters when putting on the bullet cap lenses on the clusters would move and getting the lenses to click took a bit longer than expected. Second the turn signal indicator does flash rapidly but the lights themselves flash normal. I can deal with the quick flashing on the indicator.

If you’re thinking of getting them stop thinking and just get them very good investment in being seen at night.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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I have a '14 48 and I installed both the front and rear and love them! I didn't buy the load equalizer and they flash just fine.
 
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