Custom Dynamics all the way. They make great modules and lights and stand behind their product, unlike Harley.

 

Custom Dynamics with LED lights.. you can see the back of my bike from Mars when I hit the brakes

 

Thanks for the replies. I'll call the Custom Dynamics +2 place in the am to see what else I have to get (.....upgrade to an LED taillight....) and what i have to get to make the tour pack lights flash, too
I also see that my HD dealer sells the Bal+1. The web site doesn't mention any thing about the tour pack
I also have to see which one is American made


mike

 

I have used both Custom Dynamics and the BAL products....

Both great companies with excellent products. I have received excellent customer service from Custom Dynamics and haven't needed to contact BAL for any customer service yet.....

I use CD for turn signals, load equalizers, and R/B/T modules. I have used the BAL-1 for my brake lights on all but one of my bikes, where I finally tried the CD brake light...

What I like about the BAL-1, is it has 3 running light brightnesses... DOT approved, brighter, and way brighter. I like to keep the running light on DOT, so there is a huge difference when I hit the brake. The BAL-1 also has built in strobe features you can select. All this is contained in the brake light.

The CD is a great stand alone LED brake light, but if you want any of the strobe features you need to add their module. I like to keep fewer modules jammed under my seat as possible... just my preference...

In any case, you can't go wrong with either company or product.....

 

Big +1 on BAL. I'd noticed the fire trucks where I lived had a really nice brake light pattern of 3 really quick flashes then on solid, as opposed to the constant flashing I saw on some bikes that I think can actually be detrimental to other drivers' attention. Was wavering on BAL with price and once I saw it had the fire truck pattern I immediately ordered and have been very pleased w/it.

Have a buddy that pulled one off his early 2000s RK to install on '15 RK even with the license plate change issue, so I think that's actually +2 on BAL

 

Be aware, the more complicated flash patterns with the custom dynamics system require LED's. Their system works with conventional bulbs (like my '14 Ultra), but one loses some of the optional flash patterns [not a big deal with me]. Also, if you want the tour pack lights to also flash, that requires and additional module. Frankly, just my brake light flashing is OK for me.

 

And the guy with strobe light epilepsy piles into the back of you.

Some cars have flashing brake lights but only when under very heavy braking and also turn on hazards when you are nearly stopped.

 

I got the custom Dynamics lights and strobe yesterday for a birthday present.
I like them a lot, I chose a 7 quick flash/solid pattern

 

Well
I went to the HD dealer and there was both on displayed. The CD one was a lot brighter.
Surprise..both were about the same price as on line!!!
I think I’m going with the CD one. I hope my kids remember Father’s Day is coming.
In case someone wants it:
2016 ultra classic limited
Module triple play HD 2050-0197-- $91.95
Taillight lp w/wnd red HD 2010+1362 -- $159.95 (replaces brake light on fender)
Module tour-pak r/t/b -- $59.95



mike

 

[QUOTE=Andy from Sandy;18244124]And the guy with strobe light epilepsy piles into the back of .....then let’s hope he or she doesn’t come across the white flashing traffic light alert or red light camera flash !