on my 1991 flhtc the tail light bulb is a single filament. so how can it be a running light and a turn signal
#31
10-17-2018, 05:57 PM
single filaments
I have an '08 FLHT. The rear turn signals are single filaments, designed only as signals. I have a little item I bought from Harley that plugs right into the tail lamp /signal harness, and turns the signal lamps into running/signal, and brake lights. So, they are always lit, but brighten up substantially when signals or brakes are applied. So, regardless of naysayers, it IS possible to have them service as multi-use, even only with a single filament. Even on the run function, they don't appear to be operating on reduced voltage, which generally dims the lights. They are just as bright on run function as the fronts, with dual filaments.
#32
10-17-2018, 06:54 PM
I have an '08 FLHT. The rear turn signals are single filaments, designed only as signals. I have a little item I bought from Harley that plugs right into the tail lamp /signal harness, and turns the signal lamps into running/signal, and brake lights. So, they are always lit, but brighten up substantially when signals or brakes are applied. So, regardless of naysayers, it IS possible to have them service as multi-use, even only with a single filament. Even on the run function, they don't appear to be operating on reduced voltage, which generally dims the lights. They are just as bright on run function as the fronts, with dual filaments.
The bike is new to him and he assumed the rear were run/brake/turn.
He's now aware he was mistaken.
But has other issues
#33
10-17-2018, 07:54 PM
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Exactly. The front are dual element, so they are running lights and turn signals. The rear are supposed to be turn signals only and should not be on with the switch in lights or ignition. Yet my right rear lights up always but should only light as a turn signal.
Add to that, no turn signals work at all, either side. What I can see of the wiring looks good. This bike has been treated very gently in 27 years.
Add to that, no turn signals work at all, either side. What I can see of the wiring looks good. This bike has been treated very gently in 27 years.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....%3D1992+wiring
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10-21-2018, 08:26 AM
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11-04-2018, 01:40 PM
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1996 FLHRi rear blinker convert to run/ blink
Ok... here goes. I have a 1996 FLHRi Road King and want to make my rear turn signals at least running and turn (would like brake, but not necessary). Can I switch the 1156 socket to an 1157 somehow?
Last edited by Troy992; 11-04-2018 at 01:42 PM. Reason: spelling
#37
11-04-2018, 01:47 PM
You could, but not w/o modifying the wiring harness. Easier to add a module to do this w/o rewiring. replacing bulb sockets & bulbes.
Last edited by Hammz; 11-04-2018 at 02:12 PM.
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11-04-2018, 01:59 PM
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