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ajs
Apr 24th, 2007, 9:43 am
I replaced the incandescent brake/run 1157 with 1157 LED's. The center stand would not work. Switched the bulbs back to original, the center stand works ok. I will leave them that way if necessary. But, is there a way around this problem that would permit me to re-install the LED's?
deputy5211
Apr 24th, 2007, 1:33 pm
Hello Austin.

I had the same problem. Found out that was not my centerstand, dealer hooked up to computer and read brake fault. Putting a load equalizer on the brake light will clear the problem right up. I put piggy back connectors on the leads and just slide on one of the bulb sockets.

I'm getting ready to post for another group buy on LEDs, and will be happy to include an equalizer for you.
ajs
Apr 25th, 2007, 7:27 am
Thanks for the opportunity, Tony, but I think I will pass for now. The reason I went to the LED's in the first place was to reduce the load demand on the alternator and battery. It seems a load equalizer will negate that idea. I will just continue using the OEM's for now.
deputy5211
Apr 25th, 2007, 7:41 am
The reason I went to the LED's in the first place was to reduce the load demand on the alternator and battery. It seems a load equalizer will negate that idea. I will just continue using the OEM's for now.

With the equalizer on the brake lights, the equalizer will only come on-line when the brake lamp circuit is energized. All other times, you will be saving the power. Same concept on the turn signals.
Robin
Apr 25th, 2007, 8:51 am
ajs,
why do you need to reduce the load on the alt. and battery? The LT has an awesome output (I also have an '83 airhead w/ a 280 watt system) that shouldn't be strained by practcally anything. I'm not trying to start anything here, I'm just curious.

Robin
ajs
Apr 25th, 2007, 10:04 am
ajs,
why do you need to reduce the load on the alt. and battery? The LT has an awesome output (I also have an '83 airhead w/ a 280 watt system) that shouldn't be strained by practcally anything. I'm not trying to start anything here, I'm just curious.

Robin
I am a retired old school mechanic and over the years I have learned the life of an alternator can be seriously affected by the load demands placed on it. I know the LT alternator is up to the task and then some, but I believe it never hurts to help it out whenever or wherever I can especially with all the add ons (farkles) available to it. (read that as extra load)