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Old 02-20-2016, 07:34 AM
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They're all bullet inserts? It does say in their instructions if it doesn't work, try using one of the other LEDs in it. Swap one of the other LEDs in and see what happens. Which side is it by the way?
Just for shitz & giggles, check your polarity, an LED is a diode, which means it only passes current one way. The regular bulb doesn't care, so it will light up when the LED won't, because the polarity is reversed.
 
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Old 02-20-2016, 08:41 AM
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Added a mustang fastback 2up seat so boo could ride with me
 
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Old 02-20-2016, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 413of1900
Just for shitz & giggles, check your polarity, an LED is a diode, which means it only passes current one way. The regular bulb doesn't care, so it will light up when the LED won't, because the polarity is reversed.
In the end this was the answer. The wires in the connector where the signal plugs into the taillight were reversed, from HD I guess. Swapped and voila!

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Old 02-20-2016, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dane M
They're all bullet inserts? It does say in their instructions if it doesn't work, try using one of the other LEDs in it. Swap one of the other LEDs in and see what happens. Which side is it by the way?
It was a polarity issue. Had to swap the wires in the factory connector. Life is good now!
 
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Old 02-20-2016, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wreckwriter
In the end this was the answer. The wires in the connector where the signal plugs into the taillight were reversed, from HD I guess. Swapped and voila!

Thanks!
 
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Old 02-21-2016, 03:46 PM
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Finally got the right mount and fitted my Powervision. Hopefully get to ride with it tomorrow!


 
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Old 02-21-2016, 07:49 PM
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Hopefully tues I'll get the coil/key relo and my front blinkers done. Then waiting for my seat to get done and next month stage one kit
 
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Old 02-22-2016, 06:54 PM
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Bought my 07 Nightster on Saturday, rode it for as long as I could squeeze in (about 150 miles) washed it after work today.... Then she wouldn't start! Found the negative battery terminal loose. Snugged it up and boom all smiles.
 
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Old 02-22-2016, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Brayla
Bought my 07 Nightster on Saturday, rode it for as long as I could squeeze in (about 150 miles) washed it after work today.... Then she wouldn't start! Found the negative battery terminal loose. Snugged it up and boom all smiles.
Congrats on your new ride and welcome to the forum.
 
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Old 02-22-2016, 09:01 PM
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Congrats on your new ride and welcome to the forum.
Thanks man, this thing is a blast.
 


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