2007 Harley Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom Logo
Anonymous Posted on May 14, 2011

Replaced stock brake lite with a new led. Why while bike is idling the LEDs are pulsating . Can anyone. Help

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The LED's have a very low amp draw and are very voltage sensitive. If you have access to a volt/ohm meter you can read the ohms of your new LED bulb, then read the ohms of your old tungsten bulb. Figure the difference and find a resistor to match this number and install on the ground side of your bulb. This will Load the circuit and should stop the pulsating.

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