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Old 08-01-2006 | 06:30 PM
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Default Rear turn signals as running/break lights

I just put in the Harley controler to turn your rear turn signals into running lights and break lights. I have to say the hardest part of installing it was to get the seat off, which was no big deal. The module just snaps right into the factory harness and zip tie it down and put the seat back on. After that just change out your rear turn signal lenses to the red ones that come with it and your good to go. much briter that just your tail light (which I also replaced to kuryakyn slanted LED). If you have been thinkinb about doing this go and do it. Its easy. Just be carefull though Harley has 2 different controlers, one will just make your turn signals into running lights and the other one makes them break lights too.


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Old 08-01-2006 | 06:52 PM
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Becareful, the HD Factory Website shows the wrong part number for the Deuce.

69461-06 Flat Lens Style (NOT DEUCE)
Fits all '96-later Softail® models and '97-later Touring models equipped with flat lens style turn signals. (Does not fit with Narrow Chrome Directional Bar P/N 68611-98.)
MSRP US $45.95

69465-06 Bullet Style Lens (THIS ONE FOR DEUCE)
Fits '00-later FXSTD models. (Does not fit with saddlebags.)
MSRP US $49.95
 
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Old 08-01-2006 | 11:33 PM
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Good post I am planning to do it
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Old 09-07-2007 | 10:50 AM
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I would like to do this on my deluxe..... but arent the turn signal bulbs single element....
How do the work as break lights??
 
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Old 09-07-2007 | 11:26 AM
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I would like to do this on my deluxe..... but arent the turn signal bulbs single element....
How do the work as break lights??
It keeps the single element bulbs, and the module just makes the light blink.
 
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Old 09-07-2007 | 11:28 AM
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I got the one that makes the signals brake lights only by accident. Still better than stock though. Scootergrrl has the running lights and break lights one. It is very bright.
 
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Old 09-07-2007 | 11:31 AM
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I have it on my Night Train and love it.
 
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Old 09-07-2007 | 11:41 AM
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Thanks for the info, Chris.
 
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Old 09-07-2007 | 12:16 PM
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Best $50 I have EVER SPENT! Makes me more visible, so thats never a bad thing!
 
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Old 09-07-2007 | 12:21 PM
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I used the Kury 4859. It does all that plus pulses 3 times when the brakes are applied. Only diff. is that you have to buy the redlenses separately.
 


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