Bert2006

http://www.motorcycleinnovations.ca/BikeVis_Bullets_White_p/whitebullets.htm I run 4 of these puppies at the base of my front forks. You can add a modulator that makes them twinkle to better grab cagers attention.

Darn. I need to find some blinker fluid now...

Great, thanks for clarifying that for me...and for your patience...

Thanks...so in the front there is only one power feed per signal lamp?

Thought I had all the info I needed but now have questions on the wirring scheme for the front and back for when I connect the load equalizers. Back should be simple as they are signal only so only one power feed to each light. Colors should be black for ground, brown for left and green for right. Front are running and turn so there should be 2 power feeds for each light. Does anybody know the wire colors for those? Also assume that I would connect the load equalizer to the wire that powers the blinking and not to the one that feeds the running.....is that correct? Thanks!

I had the same reaction in relation to 4 way flasher warning. Looks like I will go with the Big Bike unit with 4 wires to connect. THANK YOU for all your advice on this one.

Think I found some of my answers on the Custom Dynamic website. 1. Typical load equalizer installation (this supports one for front and one for back as opposed to left /right): http://www.customdynamics.com/load_equalizer_install.htm http://www.customdynamics.com/Images/Typical-Load-Equalizer-Inst.jpg 2. Cross feed issue seems to be linked to having one or two indicator lights for the signal on the dash. http://www.customdynamics.com/instructions/MDK%20Tech%20sheet.pdf On the RSV there are separate left and right indicators so do not need to worry about that part. Simply install led lights, 2 equalizers ( 1 front and 1 back) and I should be ok. I think.............

Thanks for the input guy's. One piece of information that I am still trying to clarify is whether the stock flasher unit on the 2006 RSV is a mechanical one. I went on the Kuryakyn website and searched for load equalizers that were compatible for the RSV and the 2 that I had showed in a post below came up. Here are all of the parts that I think I need to do the job. LED light clusters: FRONT: https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/show-chrome-big-bike-parts-front-led-amber-turn-signal-kit-yamaha-crusiers-05-newer-10-1606.html BACK: https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/show-chrome-big-bike-parts-rear-led-amber-turn-signal-kit-yamaha-crusiers-05-newer-10-1604.html Load Equalizers: Show Chrome quad unit (one unit for all 4 lights): https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/show-chrome-big-bike-parts-quad-load-equalizer-13-314.html Here are the instructions for wiring it in: https://m.canadasmotorcycle.ca/media/pdf/big-bike-parts/13-314.pdf or Kuryakyn units (2 - 1 front and 1 back or one for each side - not sure I understand that one yet as all the websites have been saying front / back but one of you is suggesting side/side and I can see the logic in that also) https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/kuryakyn-load-equalizer-4807.html Instructions again: https://m.canadasmotorcycle.ca/media/pdf/kuryakyn/4807-23HD-0413.pdf Here is the part that also stumps me: Show Chrome recommends to also use one of these in front and back to prevent cross feeds (What does cross feeds mean?) (Its just a basic wire splitter that I could make myself, but I cannot figure out what it adds to the equation: https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/show-chrome-big-bike-parts-single-indicator-led-splitter-13-308.html Here are the instructions for it:https://m.canadasmotorcycle.ca/media/pdf/big-bike-parts/13-308.pdf Thanks again for taking the time to look at this and provide advice....it is very much appreciated

That is what I would prefer to do but I have not found any yet that would fit the RSV and allow to retain the the self-cancelling function as well as the 4 way flashers:bang head: .

Looking at Kuryakyn load equalizers and they have 2 models. 1. Kuryakyn Load Equalizer - 4807 ($22.00 cnd) (https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/kuryakyn-load-equalizer-4807.html) For use with mechanical relay-type flasher units 4-amp load equalizer Works great when replacing OEM turn signals with low-draw LED or small incandescent turn signals 2. Kuryakyn 2 Amp Load Equalizer - 4810 ($25.26 cnd) (https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/kuryakyn-2-amp-load-equalizer-4810.html) Universal Load Equalizer for use when stock turn signals are replaced with L.E.D. or other low-draw lights. One required for each pair of lights. I know I need 2 of them (one for front and one for rear) but do I get the 2 amp or 4 amp units? Thanks

I am looking at replacing all of my signal lights to LED but dont like that I have to install load equalizers to maintain flash rate. Seems to defeat the purpose of going LED to reduce load on electrical system. Is there a replacement flasher control that I can use instead of equalizers? If yes, would I maintain the 4way flashing capability? Thanks in advance for your advice on this one!

I have that unit and I would be weary of it draining battery on the long term if installed permanently. It is not waterproof either. I use it as a diagnostic tool to check the condition of the battery with bike off, then start her up to see how its charging.

Welcome aboard from the Cnd East Coast...hope you enjoy this spot as much as I do and be prepared to get a lot of help, advice and sometimes even some good old fashionned ribbing...

http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/12/10/products/brg-sports-and-360fly-partner-to-develop-helmets-with-built-in-4k-360-degree-video/ This looks like a great concept. Has anyone tried it. What is really impressive is the ability to look at the video playback from any orientation you wish...neat:dancefool:

Glad they found it. . My wife had a similar episode about 10 years ago and once her gall blader was removed she was soon as good as new. Off course she has to be careful with the greassy and overly rich stuff now.

:sign yeah that: I joined this site 3 years ago when I got my 06. I have absolutely no issues with the fee as it has paid for itself 100 fold as a result of the help and advice I got from the members here. I wish I had more time available to actually participate in the rallies and actually get to meet members. That will come when I retire in 7 years. Lets keep the site as is. I keep referring folks this way on a weekly basis so there are still a lot of Venture and RSV riders that have yet to join or are not aware the site is there. As was said, should a 3rd gen ever come out it should also renew interest.

Now there is a man who is thinking the right way:clap2:

I cannot find where to go to change it.....how is it done? NEVER MIND, JUST FOUND IT

Between 17 and 18 and it was an Yamaha XS1100. What a great first bike that was......

Should check the load rating and you may also have clearance issues on the width of that tire. If it was me, I would prefer to be safe on the bike as opposed to having a happy wife!

I added the CD 100 light cluster to mine as well as a set of HD lights that are also converted to led's. This combination realy lights up the rear.

Same here in New Brunswick. Took what may be last ride on the 11th. 200km round trip to the Cenotaph in Woodstock to pay my respects on rememberance day. Was sunny but cold at just 5celcius. We are in a cycle now of weekdays, ie workday being sunny and 10 to 12 deg and weekends at the freezing point. Keeping it ready for another ride this season but it does not look promissing:crying:

I just did the Barnett spring update and highly recommend it. Did not replace the plates but the updated spring setup fixed my slipping issue. Bike has 50k miles on it and runs like new now.

So sad, wonder when and if this kind of crap will ever end. Prayers sent...

Du-Rron, thanks but why loosen the triple clamps?