Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

LED Taillight

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:31 PM
Share
  #1  
Smokengun's Avatar
Smokengun
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Chicago burbs
Default LED Taillight
Just a quick yes or no question for you all. I have no LED lights on the bike at all.......yet. If I got this (which I'm lookin at pretty good) will I need a load equalizer? I will probably be getting the Kury run/turn/brake controller soon so if I do need one, I'll be covered (it comes with one). But I wanted to get this kit first and wondered if I needed one at all. Thanks all.

http://www.chopperscycle.com/lightin...er-models.html
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:39 PM
Share
  #2  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,580
Likes: 3,957
From: Vermont
Default
No...
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 04:52 PM
Share
  #3  
dbell66253's Avatar
dbell66253
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,240
Likes: 10
From: South Florida
Default
No, you only need a load equalizer if you will be changing the turn signals to LED.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:10 AM
Share
  #4  
hougz79's Avatar
hougz79
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 1
From: Superior, WI
Default
Originally Posted by dbell66253
No, you only need a load equalizer if you will be changing the turn signals to LED.
Should add a nice amount of light for you.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:37 AM
Share
  #5  
Smokengun's Avatar
Smokengun
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Chicago burbs
Default
Most appreciated guys. Thanks.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:04 AM
Share
  #6  
1HarleyGuy1's Avatar
1HarleyGuy1
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 485
Likes: 1
From: Mississauga, Ontario
Default
More light is always a good thing!!
Enjoy

1HarleyGuy1
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 07:47 AM
Share
  #7  
TKDKurt's Avatar
TKDKurt
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,832
Likes: 127
From: Coastal Carolina
Default
Originally Posted by dbell66253
No, you only need a load equalizer if you will be changing the turn signals to LED.
Not true if you use the H-D LED tail light and turn signals. They are plug and play.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jan 22, 2012 | 08:26 AM
Share
  #8  
streetglide44's Avatar
streetglide44
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 566
Likes: 0
From: Memphis
Default
Just a hint of advice. When I bought my bike it had LED tail light Kuryakn and turn signals Custom Dynamics. The tail light wasn't as bright as my turn signals, so I switched to Custom Dynamics tail light. Mixing and matching brands may have same results. If no biggy to you, fine. I just like mine to match.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 08:43 AM
Share
  #9  
reesestewww's Avatar
reesestewww
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 10
From: FL
Default
I used the custom dynamics LED turn sigs. and front fender running light. I use BAL-1 for brake. No change for Headlamp as of yet. I did need a load eq and I also picked up a run/turn/brake adapter too. CD has a combo kit that can save you a few bucks.

PM me if you're interested, I think I have an email with all the CD part numbers I ordered.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 22, 2012 | 12:48 PM
Share
  #10  
05RKCRider's Avatar
05RKCRider
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 149
Likes: 1
From: Randleman, NC
Default
Put a BrightAssLight on my 05 RKClassic last year, p&p, buddies hate riding behind me at night as I blind them. Awesome light & it will get tailgating cages off your *** post haste.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:08 AM.

story-0
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-8
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE