Chris,
I have a 2000 FLHTC Harley Davidson and I just switched my rear turn signals and brake light over to LEDs and now my turn signals blink way too fast. What can I do? Joe M. Palmyra, NY
Joe,
I get this question all the time and it's a simple fix. What you need is a Dual Load Equalizer. Motorcycle Turn Signals are load dependent and require the same load draw equally from each side to function properly. If you have ever had a turn signal bulb blow in your car, you have noticed that the blinker light in your dash board stays on steady or flashes very fast when using your turn signal. This is because the "blown" bulb is causing an unequal load on the system and becomes a warning devise to let you know there is a problem.
In the simplest terms, converting your motorcycle turn signal bulbs over to LEDs is "fooling" your electrical system into thinking you have a burned out bulb. LED replacement bulbs draws so few amps that the system "thinks" a bulb is blown. Your flasher, in turn, blinks very fast to warn you. The Load Equalizer will balance the load equally between the turn signals and slow the flash rate back down to its normal speed. Dual Load equalizers are easy to install and can be mounted under your seat or in your headlight housing. Keep in mind, you will need one Load Equalizer for the fron turn signals and one for the rear. To purchase a Dual Load Equalizer visit www.Chrome Glow.com and click on the "Lighting Controls" button.
Thanks for the question Joe.
Chris S.
