Disconnecting/Reconnecting Battery
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Road Warrior
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I called Custom Dynamics prior to installing on my bike months ago to ask about the disconnect of the battery. They told me not to worry about it, don't need to disconnect battery.
I know the instructions state to "disconnect the battery", but instructions tell you to do that for anything. Probably even tell you to do that to change the mirrors, lol.
I did not disconnect the battery and had no issues whatsoever.
I know the instructions state to "disconnect the battery", but instructions tell you to do that for anything. Probably even tell you to do that to change the mirrors, lol.
I did not disconnect the battery and had no issues whatsoever.
I also haven't found instructions on their site for installing the equalizer. What's involved with installing the equalizer? Thanks!
Road Warrior
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The equalizers I've seen don't require battery power. They are a resistor that adds a current draw to the turn signals and keeps the flash rate normal (keeps the module from thinking there is a light out).
Did you not get an electronic one that plugs in to your harness? Sounds like you are going to hard wire in a ceramic (or other type) resistor inline with the signals?
Edit - If you got one of these "slimline" equalizers, there is a green "installation instructions" link on the page... http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm Looks like these do require battery power, but the one I bought from them (several years ago) does not.
Did you not get an electronic one that plugs in to your harness? Sounds like you are going to hard wire in a ceramic (or other type) resistor inline with the signals?
Edit - If you got one of these "slimline" equalizers, there is a green "installation instructions" link on the page... http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm Looks like these do require battery power, but the one I bought from them (several years ago) does not.
Last edited by 07RoadHawg; May 31, 2013 at 10:28 AM.
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Road Warrior
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The equalizers I've seen don't require battery power. They are a resistor that adds a current draw to the turn signals and keeps the flash rate normal (keeps the module from thinking there is a light out).
Did you not get an electronic one that plugs in to your harness? Sounds like you are going to hard wire in a ceramic (or other type) resistor inline with the signals?
Edit - If you got one of these "slimline" equalizers, there is a green "installation instructions" link on the page... http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm Looks like these do require battery power, but the one I bought from them (several years ago) does not.
Did you not get an electronic one that plugs in to your harness? Sounds like you are going to hard wire in a ceramic (or other type) resistor inline with the signals?
Edit - If you got one of these "slimline" equalizers, there is a green "installation instructions" link on the page... http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm Looks like these do require battery power, but the one I bought from them (several years ago) does not.
Yes, I have ordered the equalizer HD-SS6 in the link you provided. I called CD and they said some bikes don't require them to be connected to the battery and some bikes do. Just have to try and see what "your" bike needs.
Road Warrior
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Yeah, I messed up in stating that I couldn't find the equalizer install instructions on their site. It was LED turn signal install instructions I couldn't find online.
Yes, I have ordered the equalizer HD-SS6 in the link you provided. I called CD and they said some bikes don't require them to be connected to the battery and some bikes do. Just have to try and see what "your" bike needs.
Yes, I have ordered the equalizer HD-SS6 in the link you provided. I called CD and they said some bikes don't require them to be connected to the battery and some bikes do. Just have to try and see what "your" bike needs.
The equalizer I have is Biketronics. It does not require power. It is inserted between the rear light connector under the left side cover. I have heard some not using an equalizer and not having any issues, but I am using one.
NOTE: If you are installing a load equalizer that DOES require a power connection to the battery......I WOULD disconnect the battery prior to connecting.
The Custom Dynamics LED's are awesome. You're going to love them. I have the "Dog Eyez" front LED's and they really help to be seen by others on the road.
Last edited by Roger That; May 31, 2013 at 01:16 PM.
Tourer
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There are no concerns when disconnecting the negative and or the positive batt terminal. Just know your presets and clock will be off that is all.
Road Captain
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Here is the thread I created with downloadable installation instructions from when I installed Custom Dynamics LEDs and Plasma Rods on my '12 SG. A number of folks helped round out the information with their experiences as well. I have been very happy with my results and would be happy to hear your experiences as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...2012-flhx.html
On the Security question: I hadn't thought about it since I don't have it, but a little bit of searching indicates that pulling the Maxi fuse with the ignition on (not started) keeps the security system from triggering while you are removing the battery cables. Others indicate that keeping the fob near the bike accomplishes the same thing. I'll have to research this a bit more and add it to my installation instructions.
Thanks for the heads up!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...2012-flhx.html
On the Security question: I hadn't thought about it since I don't have it, but a little bit of searching indicates that pulling the Maxi fuse with the ignition on (not started) keeps the security system from triggering while you are removing the battery cables. Others indicate that keeping the fob near the bike accomplishes the same thing. I'll have to research this a bit more and add it to my installation instructions.
Thanks for the heads up!
Last edited by basselope; May 31, 2013 at 07:46 PM.
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What he said....No need in disconnecting the battery.....
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Road Captain
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http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm
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Not necessarily true. The Custom Dynamics Signal Stabilizer used for applications like late model SG and RK has both a positive and negative terminal intended to be connected directly to the battery,
http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm
http://www.customdynamics.com/loadequalizer.htm