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The wet-cell FLA is slowly being phased out with a greater embrace of the AGM or LIon versions. So, in a generalized way, here are the differences between the newer LIon batteries and the less-new AGM batteries: | The wet-cell FLA is slowly being phased out with a greater embrace of the AGM or LIon versions. So, in a generalized way, here are the differences between the newer LIon batteries and the less-new AGM batteries: | ||
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+ | ===== LED Lighting ===== | ||
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+ | LEDs are not only highly shock resistant but they have a very long lifetime and can be made quite bright (and in many different colors). ((Scooter_Trash of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=205077)) \\ | ||
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+ | Using them for turn signals: \\ | ||
+ | Selecting and mounting the LED turn signals can be fairly easy with many aftermarket options. \\ | ||
+ | However, they cannot simply be straight wired in as the OEM bulbs are. \\ | ||
+ | The recommendation is to use a ‘load balancer’. \\ | ||
+ | Here is how a typical turn signal and flasher circuit works: \\ | ||
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+ | If all you do first is replace the bulbs with LED lights, all is normal except the lights don’t blink when you push the turn signal switch. \\ | ||
+ | The root cause is that standard bulbs (app around 20-30 watts and 12-14 volts) draw a couple of amps. \\ | ||
+ | Normal electromechanical flashers need an amp or two to flash on and off. \\ | ||
+ | But LEDs draw only a few milliamps, which is not enough to activate the flashers. Hence the edict to use ‘load balancers’. \\ | ||
+ | A load balancer is nothing but a dummy load (or more simply called a resistor). \\ | ||
+ | By installing a resistor in parallel with your light, the resistor acts as a dummy load drawing the amps you need in order to make the flasher work. \\ | ||
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+ | | Simplified OEM turns. ((drawing by Scooter_Trash of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=205077, redrawn by Hippysmack)) | Resister / load balancer inline. ((drawings by Scooter_Trash of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=205077, redrawn by Hippysmack)) || | ||
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