LED turn signals
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They are awesome. Very bright and great quality.
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I know this. New bikes, like your 2018, and previous years down to at least 2014 run everything through the BCM which can account for LEDs and automatically adjust for them.
Earlier models, such as the OPs 2005, still ran through the TSSM, which doesnt recognize the low draw of the LEDs and causes them to blink really fast. This is where the load equalizer comes into play.
I have no clue if the OPs bike already has one installed (to run an LED brake light or headlight for example) so thats why I said that the OP would most likely need one.
Earlier models, such as the OPs 2005, still ran through the TSSM, which doesnt recognize the low draw of the LEDs and causes them to blink really fast. This is where the load equalizer comes into play.
I have no clue if the OPs bike already has one installed (to run an LED brake light or headlight for example) so thats why I said that the OP would most likely need one.
Last edited by Cygnusx51; Jun 1, 2018 at 09:16 PM.
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I went with Custom Dynamics because they also had the modules to turn my rear signals into running lights and coordinate all of the lights into one while braking. The modules also allow me to set the brightness of all 3 together. There may be other manufacturers out there that offer options, but I didn't find any others that offered them all.
Really good rarely comes really cheap. If you're happy with your choices, good on ya! If not, give the Custom Dynamics a try!
Really good rarely comes really cheap. If you're happy with your choices, good on ya! If not, give the Custom Dynamics a try!
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I went with Custom Dynamics because they also had the modules to turn my rear signals into running lights and coordinate all of the lights into one while braking. The modules also allow me to set the brightness of all 3 together. There may be other manufacturers out there that offer options, but I didn't find any others that offered them all.
Really good rarely comes really cheap. If you're happy with your choices, good on ya! If not, give the Custom Dynamics a try!
Really good rarely comes really cheap. If you're happy with your choices, good on ya! If not, give the Custom Dynamics a try!
I bought the Red Red for the rear, and white amber for the front.
The only issue was I lost the ability to use my visored lens because they wouldnt snap on with tge LEDs.
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From: Springfield, Louisiana
Many brands out there that work fine at reasonable costs, do research. I bought lesser costs Led blinkers with darker tinted lenses and they are working fine. I saved a ton over the higher end ones. Just because you pay 3xs more doesn't mean your getting 3x better product. Dont get sucked in. Electronic led's aren't necessarily rocket science.
What brand and how much? Got any pics?
