Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer?

mrglide · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:57 PM

I have read a few times that if ONLY the rear turn signals are changed to LEDs that a load equalizer is not needed. One vendor during Biketoberfest at Destination Daytona also had a sign to that effect.

Can anyone confirm this? Is it true for a bike with the TSSM module?

glider · Oct 20th, 2009, 10:00 PM

The TSSM will self adjust but only to a degree. Some LED's draw less than others and the TSSM will adjust to them otherwise a load equalizer will be needed.

mrglide · Oct 21st, 2009, 08:41 PM

glider,

Thanks for an answer that makes sense.

Is there any way to determine which ones might work w/o an equalizer?

glider · Oct 21st, 2009, 10:30 PM

Only based on second hand info and what the manufacturer may say.

mrglide · Oct 21st, 2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks again.

Elmosac · Oct 22nd, 2009, 10:02 PM

I can tell you the Kuryakyn LED turns will require an equalizer if you don't do both front and rear.

mrglide · Oct 22nd, 2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmosac

I can tell you the Kuryakyn LED turns will require an equalizer if you don't do both front and rear.

And what happens if you do both?

Oct 20th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#1
mrglide Warming The Wheels Ride: '09 FLHTC Join Date: Jun 2nd, 2009 Posts: 63 My Mood:	Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer? I have read a few times that if ONLY the rear turn signals are changed to LEDs that a load equalizer is not needed. One vendor during Biketoberfest at Destination Daytona also had a sign to that effect. Can anyone confirm this? Is it true for a bike with the TSSM module? __________________ '09 FLHTC, black, of course

Oct 20th, 2009, 10:00 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer? The TSSM will self adjust but only to a degree. Some LED's draw less than others and the TSSM will adjust to them otherwise a load equalizer will be needed. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 21st, 2009, 08:41 PM	#3
mrglide Warming The Wheels Ride: '09 FLHTC Join Date: Jun 2nd, 2009 Posts: 63 My Mood:	Re: Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer? glider, Thanks for an answer that makes sense. Is there any way to determine which ones might work w/o an equalizer? __________________ '09 FLHTC, black, of course

Oct 21st, 2009, 10:30 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer? Only based on second hand info and what the manufacturer may say. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 21st, 2009, 11:35 PM	#5
mrglide Warming The Wheels Ride: '09 FLHTC Join Date: Jun 2nd, 2009 Posts: 63 My Mood:	Re: Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer? Thanks again.

Oct 22nd, 2009, 10:02 PM	#6
Elmosac Warming The Wheels Ride: 07 FLHR Join Date: Mar 7th, 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 144	Re: Only Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Need Equalizer? I can tell you the Kuryakyn LED turns will require an equalizer if you don't do both front and rear. __________________ Elmo 2007 FLHR

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