LED lighting upgrade
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Road Warrior
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From: SETx
LED lighting upgrade
I'd like to upgrade my front and rear turn signals to LED, bi-color in the rear if possible (red run/brake and amber turn) and possibly something like the Electra-glo setup. Something on the rear of the bags to add visibility, while not completely disrupting the lines/look of the stock rear end. The problem with LEDs is the lack of resistance causing the fast flash. What's the best way to go about upgrading the lighting without spending all my lunch money? Are there bulbs with integrated resistors available?
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You'll find a lot of opinions and good answers here. I did a lot of research and ended up with a complete set of Custom Dynamics on my 2007 Softail with an equalizer. You may not need it on the 2013. Others on this forum can surely provide an answer as can Custom Dynamics Technical Service. In my opinion, this was the best way for me. It wasn't cheap but by far the best solution I thought. Check them out.
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I been seriously considering these https://www.lawabidingbiker.com/ciro3d-fang-led/ . I like lawabidingbiker.com Lots of useful videos. In the installation video he also explains how to stop the fast flashing for these lights after the instal is complete.
John
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I don’t think you can have red run, red brake, amber turn. There are only three wires: 1-run, 2-bright, 3- ground. For brake, the bright is on full. For turn, the bright turns on off on.etc. To have an Amber turn...it would be the equivalent of 3 filaments, and would require an additional wire. Or an intelligent switch in the LED module, that would sense the turn signal is flashing...and then activate the Amber Leds. This would result in either a delay in activating the Amber turn signal while it decides the turn signal is on, or it would start=flashing red, then change to Amber.
But...I could be wrong. I thought I was once, but I was wrong.
Edit: But, Ciro offers the run, brake, Amber filler lights for certain touring models.
Edit2: Well...it looks like this might do what you are looking for. It takes the approach of adding the additional wire,
https://www.denniskirk.com/ciro/chro...prd/219992.sku
But...I could be wrong. I thought I was once, but I was wrong.
Edit: But, Ciro offers the run, brake, Amber filler lights for certain touring models.
Edit2: Well...it looks like this might do what you are looking for. It takes the approach of adding the additional wire,
https://www.denniskirk.com/ciro/chro...prd/219992.sku
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You'll find a lot of opinions and good answers here. I did a lot of research and ended up with a complete set of Custom Dynamics on my 2007 Softail with an equalizer. You may not need it on the 2013. Others on this forum can surely provide an answer as can Custom Dynamics Technical Service. In my opinion, this was the best way for me. It wasn't cheap but by far the best solution I thought. Check them out.
Thank you for your service to our country sir...
Thank you for your service to our country sir...
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I dont think you can have red run, red brake, amber turn. There are only three wires: 1-run, 2-bright, 3- ground. For brake, the bright is on full. For turn, the bright turns on off on.etc. To have an Amber turn...it would be the equivalent of 3 filaments, and would require an additional wire. Or an intelligent switch in the LED module, that would sense the turn signal is flashing...and then activate the Amber Leds. This would result in either a delay in activating the Amber turn signal while it decides the turn signal is on, or it would start=flashing red, then change to Amber.
But...I could be wrong. I thought I was once, but I was wrong.
Edit: But, Ciro offers the run, brake, Amber filler lights for certain touring models.
Edit2: Well...it looks like this might do what you are looking for. It takes the approach of adding the additional wire,
https://www.denniskirk.com/ciro/chro...prd/219992.sku
But...I could be wrong. I thought I was once, but I was wrong.
Edit: But, Ciro offers the run, brake, Amber filler lights for certain touring models.
Edit2: Well...it looks like this might do what you are looking for. It takes the approach of adding the additional wire,
https://www.denniskirk.com/ciro/chro...prd/219992.sku
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Just two days ago i added the bag lights on my S G. They are from Custom Dynamics and they are nice. I was going to add them in the OEM rear lights too but after seeing what i have, i think i am good to go as is. If i added more at the rear i would need an equalizer and i am about to run out of room under my seat. LOL
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I have Custom Dynamics Ringz in front & Fillerz in the rear, on Amazon prime.
I also added H-D Electra Glo LED saddlebag lights in the rear, I'm all lit up in
the rear when I hit the brakes. You will need a Load Equalizer for your Bike.
My 2014 Street Glide has a canbuss electrical system, no load equalizer needed.
John
I also added H-D Electra Glo LED saddlebag lights in the rear, I'm all lit up in
the rear when I hit the brakes. You will need a Load Equalizer for your Bike.
My 2014 Street Glide has a canbuss electrical system, no load equalizer needed.
John
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