Can I replace my standard tail light bulb with an LED bulb?

Yes, you can easily and without issue replace a standard incandescent light bulb with a replacement 1157 brake light LED bulb. This works just fine, except on vintage motorcycles that might be wired as a positive ground instead of the standard negative ground. This is the case with some older British bikes. LEDs have polarity and so they won't work with negative ground unless they are manufactured specifically for that purpose.

Can I directly change my bike's headlight to LED without any modifications?

Nowadays many direct-replacement LED bulbs are available to retrofit to Harley-Davidson and other stock motorcycle headlights. Should you switch from a halogen to an LED headlight bulb? Well, LEDs are far brighter with much less power consumption than their incadescent and halogen counterparts. Upgrading to an LED headlight bulb is quick and easy, and gives much better visibility at night for safer and more enjoyable riding.

Do I need a load equalizer for an LED tail light?

An LED tailight (or LED bulb that replaces a stock incandescent bulb) can be used with no problem on a Harley. It is the LED turn signals on late model Harley-Davidson motorcycles that would need a load equalizer so the turn signal flashes properly.

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Colony #3794-2 Tail Lamp Speed Nut & Screw Kit 1955-1972 Harley-Davidson FL/FLH/FX/XL
$15.95

Colony #2722-20 Valve Spring Cover Kit 1942-1973 Harley-Davidson 45s - Parkerized
$105.60

Colony #2568-24 Spotlight Hardware and Rebuild Kit 1938-1961 Harley-Davidson - CAD Plated
$45.00

Prism Supply Co. Prism Supply Co. Steel Flat Tail Light - Weld-On
$89.99

Prism Supply Co. Universal Fender Mounting Bracket - Prism Supply Co. Round Tail Lights
$30.99

Colony #3159-4 Headlamp Rivet Kit 1935-1948 Harley-Davidson Springers
$17.33

Cycle Standard Headlight Visor - 5-3/4" Headlight - Chrome - Replaces OEM #69735-05
$37.64

Cycle Standard Headlight Visor - 7" Headlight - Black - Replaces OEM #69733-05
$33.24 $44.32

Cycle Standard Headlight Visor - 7" Headlight - Chrome - Replaces OEM #69733-05
$26.55 $35.40

Drag Specialties Tombstone Taillight - Top Tag - Red Lens
$118.72

Drag Specialties LED Handlebar Marker Lights - Chrome - Smoke Lens
$118.67

Drag Specialties LED Handlebar Marker Lights - Chrome - Amber Lens
$118.67

Fiorucci Fabrications Miller / Vincent Tail Light Weld-On Sissy Bar Bracket
1 review $12.95

Colony #3498-2 Tail Lamp Stud Clamp 1973-1977 Harley-Davidson XLH/XLCH
$6.90

Colony #3294-16 Spotlight Mounting Kit 1949-1978 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Parkerized
1 review $16.94

Lowbrow Customs Bottom Mount Headlight Bracket Harley-Davidson Springers 1936 - 1949
2 reviews $48.55

Colony #3323-1 Lighting Cable Clamp 1930-1936 Harley-Davidson All Models - Parkerized
1 review $21.78

Colony #3296-16 Spotlight Mounting Kit 1949-1978 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Chrome Plated
$18.15

Colony #3298-18 Spotlight Mount Kit 1979-1984 Harley-Davidson FL/FLH - Chrome Plated
1 review $22.55

Colony #3287-2 Headlight Lens Retainer Spring Set 1936-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1935-1952 45s 1935-1957 Servicar
1 review $14.52

Colony #2178-4-P Headlight Mounting Smooth Allen Kit 2002-Up Harley-Davidson VRSC - Chrome Plated
$8.56

Colony #2777-9 Headlight Bracket Mount Kit 1936-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1940-1957 45s - CAD Plated
$19.97

Colony #2178-4 Headlight Mounting Kit Allen Harley-Davidson VRSC 2002-up - Chrome Plated
$5.95

Colony #9784-4 Headlight Visor Mounting Hex Bolt Kit 1959-Up Harley-Davidson XL/FX/FXR - Chrome Plated
$5.58

Colony #8717-4 Acorn Head Headlight Visor Mounting Bolt 1959-Up Harley-Davidson XL/FX/FXR - Chrome Plated
$7.17

Colony #8943-27 Headlamp Restoration Kit 1935-1948 Harley-Davidson Springers - CAD Plated
$27.07

Prism Supply Co. Prism Supply Co. Steel Ripple Flat Tail Light - Weld-On
7 reviews $99.95

Cycle Standard Cateye Chrome Tail Light
25 reviews $38.67

British Standard Miller/ Vincent STOP Reproduction Tail Light
5 reviews $38.27

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