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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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I want to install a lay down led taillight on my 2014 ultra and was wonder which one is better between the custom dynamics or the Harley Davidson one. I don't want any crazy flashing or turn signals, I just want a led version of what I have . Any input is appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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NOT the Harley Davidson one, I assure you. Check out BAL
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Hedgehog
I want to install a lay down led taillight on my 2014 ultra and was wonder which one is better between the custom dynamics or the Harley Davidson one. I don't want any crazy flashing or turn signals, I just want a led version of what I have . Any input is appreciated.
I think the HD one is awesome. VERY bright. The style of the LED's matches the tour-Pak and fender tip lights exactly too.

 

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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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With the 14 and newer bikes I would not expect any issues with load balances. Almost the entire bike is LEDs from the factory.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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Custom Dymanics makes awesome products, made in the USA, and comes with (if I'm correct) a lifetime warranty on most parts.

HD products warranty: lifetime?........... Yeah Right!


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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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It's always best to use OEM accessory parts.They have the proper wiring and relays when adding lighting and won't overload the circuit.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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CD manufactures their lights. HD goes to a 3rd party to make them. Big difference.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by porschedog
CD manufactures their lights. HD goes to a 3rd party to make them. Big difference.
I have a variety of CD stuff on my bike (front signals, plasma rods) but I still think the H-D taillight is higher quality than the CD taillight. I've had those on past bikes and while OK, they are not as nice as the H-D plus if the OP has an Ultra, the LED style and pattern matches which looks sharp IMHO.
 
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HD uses a outside manufacturer to make most of their parts but the thing to remember they are made to HD's specifications for the particular bike its going on.
 

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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by offthewall
I think the HD one is awesome. VERY bright. The style of the LED's matches the tour-Pak and fender tip lights exactly too.

I have the same one on my 14 Limited and love it. I've seen many tail light and for some reason always liked the HD ones.
 
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