Load equalizers and LED turn signals

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08-10-2010, 10:47 AM

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RicMF, try pulling your maxi-fuse for 10 minutes. I had this issue, and Badlands told me to pull the maxi-fuse, wait 10 minutes, then run the fours ways for 10 seconds, then the turn signals. Something about when I changed the lights the second time, the system had to re-learn the load requirements. I don't really get it, but it fixed me up! Call Badlands, ask for Dan, he'll explainthe whole deal. or send an email, address on the website.

Worked! I think I might remember some discussion about this, back before I cared, now that I think of it. But I never would have remembered to look for it or try it. I didn't ride this morning (storming here) but tried it in my garage and it seems to work fine now.

Thanks DesertH-D, and welcome to the forums!

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08-10-2010, 12:47 PM

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Cool RicMF, glad to help! I usually just lurk around, but I had just gone thru the exact issue, so had to login and let you know what I found out.

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08-10-2010, 10:22 PM

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funny i changed front and back plus taillight and one equalizer worked right out of the shooot

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08-11-2010, 08:53 AM

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funny i changed front and back plus taillight and one equalizer worked right out of the shooot

Yeah, I kinda expected it to "just work" too, but maybe since I didn't change both sets of bulbs at the same time, it needed to recalibrate once I swapped the fronts. I'm kinda curious how these things work now.

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08-11-2010, 12:35 PM

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Found this while trying to dig up info on the subject... pretty interesting.
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/products/1...cts/index.html

RicMF, that's exactly what I was told... Once the system is set for just one end of the bike, it has to re-cal to do both ends.

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11-15-2014, 11:26 PM

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I installed a Badlands Illuminator run/turn/brake/equalizer module when I eliminated my tail light, and put in a set of LED turn signals in back. I kept the front incandescents, but I want to upgrade to LEDs in front too. Do I need a separate load equalizer for the front, or does the Illuminator take care or the front too? Badlands website didn't clear it up for me.

Best case save $$$ now install your new LED's on front. Turn on left T/S for 10 flashes then right for 10 then back to left. If normal flash you do not need a LE.

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11-16-2014, 06:44 AM

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I put HD LED taillight and added fleabay LED rear turn indicators without needing any load equalizer on my 2005. Maybe it only affects newer bikes?

Last edited by Racqueteer9; 11-16-2014 at 07:36 AM. Reason: Add on

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11-16-2014, 06:58 AM

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Gentlemen...this is a 4-yr-old post & if you read through the 1st page they fix'd the problem. When looking through threads...pay attn to the post dates. Some people get pretty pee'd when older posts get resurrected. No biggie for me, but seems to get others' goats...enjoy!

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