96' Classic LED lighting help, PLEASE
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5th Gear
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96' Classic LED lighting help, PLEASE
I recently purchased a Custom Dynamics LED conversion for my 96" Electra Glide Classic. Brake, both front and rear turn signals, and load equalizer. According to the instructions provided, the load equalizer will not allow the hazard lights to function, gets too hot. I really want the four ways as I do rides with The Patriot Guard and need these for escorts. Anyone installed these on an older HD? I could really use some help, thinking about returning the entire package and starting somewhere else.
Road Warrior
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Sorry can't be of much help, But I have the dynamic ringz up front, R/S/T signals and Gen 3 Tri-bar in rear. With Triple play and load eq. My 4 way Flashers work. I've not used em other than to test. I don't recall anything in the install instructions saying they wouldn't work. IDK maybe it's a Rushmore thing with the Can-bus wiring. Call CD and ask for tech support and go from there.
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I recently purchased a Custom Dynamics LED conversion for my 96" Electra Glide Classic. Brake, both front and rear turn signals, and load equalizer. According to the instructions provided, the load equalizer will not allow the hazard lights to function, gets too hot. I really want the four ways as I do rides with The Patriot Guard and need these for escorts. Anyone installed these on an older HD? I could really use some help, thinking about returning the entire package and starting somewhere else.
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5th Gear
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Thanks, and I did call CD, the Tech stated that the bikes older than 00" had to use these load equalizers as the voltage was so low the system would think a bilb was burned out. They have no solution to the hazard lights. It states on the web and instructions that using the four ways will cause the load equalizer to get hot.
Road Warrior
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Thanks, and I did call CD, the Tech stated that the bikes older than 00" had to use these load equalizers as the voltage was so low the system would think a bilb was burned out. They have no solution to the hazard lights. It states on the web and instructions that using the four ways will cause the load equalizer to get hot.
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OK still had a Lil time before I go. Couple things I just learned. My Flasher's will not turn on/off unless ignition is on,Not on Accessory. But once flashing can turn switch to Acc.Then back to Ign to turn off.
Left em flashing for about 15 min. Stabilizer not hot,Not even warm yet. So I don't know WTH to do, If I need to use em on the side of the road for an emergency I will. As for riding with em on for a long time (Parade) Sorry I'm still not much help. Maybe double up two of em, Just a thought.
Left em flashing for about 15 min. Stabilizer not hot,Not even warm yet. So I don't know WTH to do, If I need to use em on the side of the road for an emergency I will. As for riding with em on for a long time (Parade) Sorry I'm still not much help. Maybe double up two of em, Just a thought.
Road Master
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I recently purchased a Custom Dynamics LED conversion for my 96" Electra Glide Classic. Brake, both front and rear turn signals, and load equalizer. According to the instructions provided, the load equalizer will not allow the hazard lights to function, gets too hot. I really want the four ways as I do rides with The Patriot Guard and need these for escorts. Anyone installed these on an older HD? I could really use some help, thinking about returning the entire package and starting somewhere else.
Pretty sure this it the equalizer you should be using;
Plug and Play on '01-'10 Softails, '01-'11 Dynas, '01-'13 Touring (except '10-'13 FLHX, '10-'13 FLTRX, '10-'12 FLHXSE2, '12-'13 FLTRXSE, '13 FLHRSE5, 13 FXSBSE), and ''01-'03 Sportsters, '09-'13 HD Trikes; '11-'13 Road Glide Ultra
(2011-Present Softail , 2012-Present Dynas, 2014-Present Touring, 2014-Present Sportsters do NOT require a Load Equalizer), Does Not Fit RockerAlarm Compatible, No Heat, No Load, 100% Waterproof5 Year Manufacture WarrantyDimensions: 4.2" x 0.6" x 1.4"Installation InstructionsITEM#: GEN-HD-STABILIZER
Dennis can be reached @
Email: dennis@customdynamics.com
Phone: 800-382-1388
Phone: 919-554-0949
Fax: 919-882-9611
He can definitely set you in the direction you want to go.
I am not affiliated in any way with CD however, I have dealt with them in the past and find their CS to be superb.
You can also try your flashers with no equalizers. If they don't blink too fast you can use them like that. Some guys have been able to use them this way.
Last edited by Nute; Dec 29, 2014 at 01:01 PM.
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Thanks for the input guys, I did talk with Dennis at Custom Dynamics this afternoon, as my bike is a 1996, these used a flasher relay and hence the need for the load equalizer. When the four ways are on, it will cause the equalizer to overheat after several minutes. Problem will be solved when I get a new, revamped load equalizer. Dennis told me these are slated to come out in approximately four, five weeks and there are folks that will be getting them, other problems include the RF noise. So we'll leave'em alone now now, just not use them til I get the new equalizer. Thanks toall that responded!
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I had a similar load equalizer on my old 1996 Evo Road King (Not custom dynamics).. they also warned not to use the 4 way flashers for an extended period because of the heat. However, I mounted mine directly to the frame to get the best possible cooling and never had an issue.