Red Rider Posted September 9, 2009 #26 Posted September 9, 2009 Do they still turn off on they're own? I've heard that with some led lights you lose that...
KiteSquid Posted September 9, 2009 #27 Posted September 9, 2009 Do they still turn off on they're own? I've heard that with some led lights you lose that... If you install the "Load equalizers" your auto cancel still works. the "load equalizers" are just high wattage resistors that reproduce the current draw that the incandescent lamps had. Look at custom dynamics' Universal 7.5 Ohm Metric Turn Signal Load Equalizer w/ connectors at THIS URL
Bummer Posted September 9, 2009 #28 Posted September 9, 2009 Do they still turn off on they're own? I've heard that with some led lights you lose that...Yep. They still turn off. The only problem I'm aware of with LED turn signals that are not load equalized is that they flash at the "burnt out bulb" rate. I know the Custom Dynamic LEDs work just fine, if a little fast, without load equalizers. I suppose I should point out that I've met the bumper up close and personal, and I'm trying to prevent it from happening again. Aside from the very bright tail light and turn signals, I have a Back Off flasher on my wing brake light, and I run a modulator on the high beam with a horn activated modulator on the passing lamps. I'm aiming to be seen. At this point the fast flash from the signals seems like a benefit.
Red Rider Posted September 9, 2009 #29 Posted September 9, 2009 Ok, heres one more ? What if I keep my bulbs and wire in some LED lights to them. would that work as well? Sorry if I'm asking to much but I'm new to all this and don't want to mess up my bike...
OB-1 Posted September 9, 2009 #30 Posted September 9, 2009 Ok, heres one more ? What if I keep my bulbs and wire in some LED lights to them. would that work as well? Sorry if I'm asking to much but I'm new to all this and don't want to mess up my bike... Yes, this will work just fine and will not change the flash rate. I've also replaced my rear turn signals with the Custom Dynamics units. I ordered but have not installed the load equalizer as I also like the increased flash rate. The turn signals still cancel, just like normal. The only change is the flash rate is increased.
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