LED Tail Light Replacement
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: pensacola fl
I have the custom dynamics tail light and its bright as hell. When I installed it I put the box in that controller the amount of times it blinks, whatever its called. Been 2 years and works perfectly. Last month I added the vertical lights that go on the rear facia. If you don't see my brake lights now, then nothing will help. Its on the edge of being obnoxious, which is a good thing
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 597
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From: On the lake, Ohio
I went with Custom Dynamics on my 2016 FLHTK Limited lighting wants. Pro Beam LED tail light, FillerZ, and front blinkers. Lifetime warranty and FANTASTIC customer service. Very easy instructions w/video support for plug & play on most items. You won't be disappointed!
https://www.customdynamics.com/
https://www.customdynamics.com/
Last edited by wagsrk08; Mar 30, 2019 at 06:10 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 997
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From: Louisville, KY
Yep, Custom Dynamic for me also. I have a 2016 RGU, CD makes a plug & play HD replacement all LED tail light and it is now available with their newest Probeam design. It ain't cheap at $159.95 (I think) but I think I'm gonna also get the CD plug & play controller so I can have the tail light strobe/pulsate but the CD controller will not work on the HD OEM non-LED tail light. And you can get the HD replacement tail light from CD in either the standard or layback, with or without window for license plate, red lens or smoked, etc. I already have the CD controller to strobe/flash my tour pak lights and I love it.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 532
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From: Armstrong, BC
I know that you asked for a 'direct replacement', but you might want to give the HD's lay back a second look. It's shaped to match the contour of the rear fender, and to me, makes the stock style look more like an add-on that sticks out. I don't know if you've considered smoked lenses along with your LEDs, but I think it's a nice upgrade as well. Of course this is just my opinion, and not necessarily yours. Regardless, you're going to be happy with your LED lighting. It's a game changer for see and be seen.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
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From: San Diego, CA
I have the BAL-1 on two of my bikes and the Custom Dynamics GEN II Squareback LED tail light on one.
They are both quality units..... They are both much brighter than OEM...they are both easy installs...
The BAL-1 costs a little more, and has some built-in fancy flashing sequences you can choose from, as well as 3 brightness levels. The reason I tried the Custom Dynamics is because I don't care about, or use, all the fancy flashing options.... so I thought why pay for all that, and I saved about $50 on the CD light...
I don't think you can lose with either choice...
Bottom line for me is:
If you want a dependable, bright LED replacement light and want to be able to control multiple aspects of the light, with numerous different flash patterns, get the BAL-1.
If you just want a dependable, bright LED replacement tail light, save $50 and get the Custom Dynamics..
IMHO.... the BAL-2, while it probably can be seen from outer space, in my mind is way too expensive and bright to the point of being obnoxious... I want people to see me, not to **** them off....
Last edited by hattitude; Mar 30, 2019 at 12:19 PM.
