Load Equalizer?? - LED Turn Signals..

hootmon · March 11, 2009, 01:48:47 PM

I am installing two LED turn signals on the back of my bike and removing the stock lights.
I am mounting the new lights onto some new saddle bags I purchased and the stock signals are in the way (This is the why)

I know if I just hook up the LED's the blinkers are going to blick too fast due to the reduced load.

So - to the question - can I
1) just place a resistor someplace to fake out the flasher unit, or
2) do I need to purchase a product from someone?

1) Instructions please (Including recommended resistance and wattage)
2) Any suggestions on Product, place to buy.. (Cheaper the better!!!)

Thanx in advance for the help!!

It has been suggested by someone that I go with something like:
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=4810
Either 2 or 4 amps.. (I think Two for two LED lights (rear only) - 4 for 4 LED lights (Rear and front))

Any input from you electrical guru's???

dgc67 · March 11, 2009, 02:18:55 PM

Did you do a search for topics on this? I know it has been discussed in detail before.

TLRam1 · March 11, 2009, 04:25:41 PM

Hoot, I have two load equalizers you can have, they are in the bronze case for LED's.

I, instead of splicing wires, went with a plug & play electronic flasher that plugs directly into our factory connector.

I may have a photo, let me check. BTW, the flasher was about 25.00 shipped, maybe less, I would have to check that also. Let me know what direction you want to go.

lragan · March 11, 2009, 04:26:22 PM

Don't know if you could pull this off or not, but what would be ideal (in my view) would be to put in enough LED's to match the incandescents you are removing. You would get a lot more light for the same current.

And, I think that the lower current will make them flash too slow -- or not at all.

It would not be all that difficult to design a flasher whose rate was independent of the load -- just put a maximum load rating on it. I suppose no one would pay the price that one would have to charge for such a unit, but it could solve a host of problems.

TLRam1 · March 11, 2009, 04:50:42 PM

If you go the flasher route it is the ELFR-1 Plug-And-Play Electronic LED Flasher Relay to be found here. It may fit inside the rubber holder and/or I zip-tied it to the current metal tab that holds the factory one.

http://www.customled.com/PRODUCTS/FLASHER_RELAY/flasher_relay.htm#elfr1

TLRam1 · March 11, 2009, 04:53:44 PM

My load resistors look like the longer ones.

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magnagregcan · March 11, 2009, 05:35:27 PM

I installed LEDs front and rear 3 years ago. I got a flasher unit that was INDEPENDENT of load, that is, it will flash at a set rate no matter what the load. Custom Dynamics carry LEDs and all the dodads.
Check them out.
Greg

hootmon · March 11, 2009, 10:04:47 PM

I went the flasher route.. This way if I later replace the fronts with LED's I will have no issues..

TLRam1 · March 11, 2009, 10:31:38 PM

Flasher would be the easiest way for sure, there are some less expensive flashers out there, this one I had researched and would work with no mods or difficulty in mounting.

Justin · March 12, 2009, 12:12:16 PM

I'm curious has anyone come across a flexible LED strip light that does Run/Stop/Left/Right turn??? A friend of mine has one on his Electra-Glide and it looks damm slick he said he bought it off of Ebay but i have been unable to find one. It is illegal in any place that requires a minimum distance between turn signals or between brake lights and turn signals.

TLRam1 · March 12, 2009, 03:07:41 PM

I have seen something like those Justin, with a little searching might be able to find them again.

TLRam1 · March 12, 2009, 03:08:27 PM

Okay,

Here ya go!
http://www.customdynamics.com/flex_led_array.htm

hootmon · March 12, 2009, 03:30:04 PM

Quote from: TLRam1 on March 12, 2009, 03:08:27 PM
Okay,
Here ya go!
http://www.customdynamics.com/flex_led_array.htm

You beat me to it Terry, I had the link at home.. Good Job..

Justin · March 12, 2009, 05:10:44 PM

Thanks, the custom flexible LED array is exactly what I'm looking for the back of the magna. Can't wait to get ride of that big plastic bracket on the back. Just need to figure out a good spot to side mount the license plate.

magnagregcan · March 13, 2009, 01:26:07 PM

I fabed a 2 strip light for the brake light with these strips and recessed the unit in the end of the fender, so you can't see it from the sides.
I relocated my licence plate to the left side, mounted vertically and secured in the same location the helmet lock was located. On the outboard side, I mounted a 6 light chromed LED strip. You don't really see it unless if your looking for it (the light that is!).
I'd like to post some pics sometime I get off my duff & figure it out.
Cheers!
Greg

Load Equalizer?? - LED Turn Signals..

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