Question on HD Run/Brake/Turn kit

[emwolb]

i've bought and installed the module and lenses in my last three harleys, no problems. i think it's the best modification you can do for safety. it sure does light up the end of the bike. if i remember right, it only makes the rear turn signals operate as running lights as well as turn signals. no brake light function. the stock brake light is plenty obvious when you apply the brakes.

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[medic1555]

No, the turn signals increase in brightness too when you apply the brakes.

[coolmac]

If the lense melts, take to HD.

[skratch]

if the heat bothers you, you can always do the mod that deletes the running light function to the turn signals. i actually prefer that due to how bright the running lights are, it looks like your brakes are on all the time.

for the write up of how to do the mod, go here:

http://home.earthlink.net/~skratches/TURN1.jpg

there are 7 files total, turn1, turn2, etc.....

hope this helps someone else out. and no, don't thank me, i copied it from someone else

[rford32]

Recently got a rear light module and it works when I first hook it up. But after turning the key off all the light continue to flash including the headlight? any ideas??

[78fxs78]

They do get hot and actually are brighter than the Main tailight. I didn't like that so I switched mine back to stock

[wattspd]

Originally Posted by coolmac

If the lense melts, take to HD.

It's not like they will warranty it...lol

[katobird]

That was one of the first upgrades I did. I installed it per the kit, and everyone that road behind me stated the same thing. "it looks like your brake is on all the time"....

I swapped the orange lens back on and painted the inside of the reflector / tailight bar. I went with this set up because it distinguished the brake light from the turn signal. Again orange vs. red

Here is a photo of it, this softened the brightness.

Most state law requires red on the back , but never had an issue or have been questioned

The lenses did get warm, not hot, I went and bought red LED brake light bulb ,with orange lens.
I also installed an LED bulb on the main brake light...with no load equalizer, because I still have enough load from the stock bulbs on the turn signals in front to make them flash

This set-up has been installed almost 3 yrs without any problem