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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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Default Turn signal issues 1989 FLHS

I hope this is a good place to possibly find some info. My 89 flhs didn't have a turn signal module on it when I got it. I put in a Badlands turn module, with built in load equilizer. I read somewhere that this will bypass the factory mod, however, my signals don't work. My question......is there a flasher unit on this bike? If so Where in the world is it? Secondly does the badland mod work alone or do I need a factory in addition to it?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 02:30 PM
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Don't know what Badlands unit you purchased but the plug and play module for that bike is #ATS-03-A. It is my understanding that it replaces the factory unit and adds load equalizers so LED's can be used.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Tom, the module i got from J&P Cycles is ILL-01-B. The brake lights and running lights work great. Turn signals just don't flash at all.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmartinlfd
Tom, the module i got from J&P Cycles is ILL-01-B. The brake lights and running lights work great. Turn signals just don't flash at all.
Well this is right from Badlands website about that module.
Designed to work in conjunction with H-D Self Canceling Signal Modules or an OEM flasher system.
So you'll need the stock module to make it work properly.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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the flasher on the 89 is probably in the nacelle...


the factory service manual will have a wiring diagram...mine shows the module near the right side bar control, so look in teh nacelle

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Thanks Tom! I guess if I would have read more about it I would have found out myself. I just have too many projects going at once.
 
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Originally Posted by Jmartinlfd
I just have too many projects going at once.
I sure can relate to that.
I was planning on purchasing the Badlands ATS-03-A for mine. If you need a module when I do it, I'll have one.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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I put one on my old '86 FL quite a few years ago. It had an automotive flasher, I wired it per the "custom" wiring, still works great.
 
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