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Feb 24th, 2008, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Newaygo,Mi.
Posts: 144 Interests: Bike riding Occupation: supervisor
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I have a 75 Sportty with a quick bob tank and a dash kit,my old ignition switch was a 5 post the new one I bought is a 6 post,does anyone know if the wireing to the terminals is the same,for Bat, lights and ignition.Thanks for any help....
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Feb 24th, 2008, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,298 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
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Hey Whacker, not being a smart ass or anything, do you have a manual for your bike and/or did the new switch come with any instructions?? That would be the only way I could see to figure it out. Sorry I can't be of more help....
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Feb 24th, 2008, 04:15 PM
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#3
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More than 100 posts!
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Newaygo,Mi.
Posts: 144 Interests: Bike riding Occupation: supervisor
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new switch didn't come with any instructions,I have a book on my bike,but I changed the switch when I went to the on tank dash...just wondering if the posts are the same for a 5 post to a 6 post switch,for battery, ignition and lights.
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Feb 24th, 2008, 06:10 PM
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#4
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,560
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i would get a volt/ohm meter. about 4 bucks at harbor freight. use the ohm side of the meter and check the old switch. do the same with the new. it might take a bit but it will tell ya which terminals to use......i would put one lead on the battery terminal of the switch, then go to the others to tell which ones are "hot" or not.........  |
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Feb 24th, 2008, 09:35 PM
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#5
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: lake jackson,tx
Posts: 912 Model: 03 883 XLC-CHOPPER Occupation: welder
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I Would Think It Would Be The Same Set Up And The Extra Would Be For Aux. Stuff Ya Know Like If Big Brother Say's Your Runn'n To Hot To Shut Down A Cylinder.
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Feb 24th, 2008, 10:01 PM
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#6
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,729 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
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If you new switch is clearly maked they should be the same, if not marked do as chuck suggested
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Feb 25th, 2008, 06:11 AM
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#7
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200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 464 Model: 1999 Fatboy Interests: Bikes, Cars, Woodworking, etc. Occupation: Jack of all trades and master of none
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Originally Posted by SPORSTERBOY
I Would Think It Would Be The Same Set Up And The Extra Would Be For Aux. Stuff Ya Know Like If Big Brother Say's Your Runn'n To Hot To Shut Down A Cylinder.
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I'm pretty sure that is the case. I replaced one on my 99 Fatboy last season and the new one had an extra lead also. It powered up when the knob was turned so I figured it was just an extra for running lights or something. |
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Feb 25th, 2008, 07:09 AM
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#8
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More than 100 posts!
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Newaygo,Mi.
Posts: 144 Interests: Bike riding Occupation: supervisor
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I got a volt ohm meter,I will hook the hot lead to the switch,the same place as the old one and go from there,no markings on the new switch,just have to get a new battery.Thanks for the advice.Hope the snow melts pretty soon,and I can feel some warmth(getting tired of these single digit temperatures).....
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