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Just an FYI for those who might not know:

The "standard" Bosch SPDT relay is used (or can be used) in all kinds of places on bikes, cars, and yes, even your lawnmower.

Bosch quit making them, sold the license to TE (now Tyco Electronics). Always check to be sure you're getting a quality relay not the made in China junk. However, you can still pick a good relay up from several internet vendors. Pretty much, quit paying Harley's (or aftermarket) markup for the exact same item. As long as it's a SPDT (single pole, double throw) 30A rated relay it is the same electrically as the "genuine" part. Try to find the ones with the little mounting tab on them, as they will sub not only for the tabbed relays, but the non-tabbed ones. Buying a few of these at a time might save you a ton in the long...

The last couple of times I've used my kill switch when entering my shop, I noticed the lights went off. Discovered that when I hit the kill switch, I also blow the accessory fuse (15 amps). The only things on the accessory circuit are the headlight and tail/brake light.

The kill switch is a two wire button switch that is connected directly to the coil and grounded to the frame. Thought I'd ask some advice to try and figure out why it's doing this, and what I can do to fix it.

96 dyna wide glide front hub is rusted pretty bad on the right hand outside. Does anyone know where I can get a chrome cover similar to the hub covers on the heritage. Its either cover it up or replace the front wheel. Any suggestions??

Got a dusting of snow in the last 24 hours and DOT put down salt to protect the public from there own stupidity, Put 400 miles on last weekend, break in on Road King top end rebuild.