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Are load equalizers a thing of the past?

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Old 01-21-2014, 02:34 PM
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First of.. When it comes to electricity I'm fully retarded, so bare with me.

About to pull the trigger on led turnsignals for a 2014 dyna. I think I read somwhere that there's a different kind of electrical system on the newest bikes, so the load equalizer isn't necessary anymore.

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Old 01-21-2014, 06:55 PM
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most led bulbs for cars and motorcycles have a resistor in them so your good . I have even wired in the non resistor led mirrors for turn signals and they work
 
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It it flashes too fast, which is why there were invented, then you can find a solution. There are several ways of doing it.
When adding more lights the led is the way to go.
They do not draw much so you can add em without any worry.
 
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i added an integrated led tail light and mine actually didnt need one. blinks just fine! maybe i got lucky, maybe itll eventually start blinking faster o.O
 
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I have LED signals at both ends without using load equalizers.

The signals work fine and flash at a normal rate, however the indicators that flash in the dashboard flash at a fast rate. It doesn't bother me.
 
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Guess I'll try without first then...
 
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