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Old Feb 11, 2022 | 11:36 AM
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I have a 2021 SGS. Has anyone installed LED bulbs in the directionals. I do not want to use the Harley Kit just want to replace the existing incandescent ones. Does the ECM need a flash or are there any led bulbs that have sufficient resistance to not trigger an error code? I have purchased from SuperBrightLeds in the past and they offer a Can Bus led but not sure if this one will work. Thanks
 
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the newer models do not need anything additional
 
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the newer models do not need anything additional
Thanks. Can you tell me where you got those bulbs from?
 
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Custom Dynamics is a nice alternative to the bulbs. They have LED inserts that plug right in.

Just curious where in SoCal you hail from?
 
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I changed stock bulbs to Custom Dynamics LED on my '21 Street Glide. Had the same set up on my '13 Street Glide and had CD LED's on my '04 Sportster. CD is a great company to work with and they have large selection of options. I also installed their sequential stop/turn/run lights on my saddlebags to help with more light on the back.
 
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Originally Posted by RKZen
Custom Dynamics is a nice alternative to the bulbs. They have LED inserts that plug right in.

Just curious where in SoCal you hail from?
I was in Carlsbad area about 45 min north of San Diego for 25 years but moved to Savannah last year. Custom Dynamics makes nice stuff but really looking to do a simple bulb swap. Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCalHarley
Thanks. Can you tell me where you got those bulbs from?
mine are Amazon cheapies, but they have been awesome!
 
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I have the Custom Dynamics inserts and they are easy to install and work great. Look good, too.
 
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