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So...where do I bolt on this ignition switch now?

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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 10:45 AM
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Default So...where do I bolt on this ignition switch now?

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The key switch started going bad, so I ended up having to hotwire the damn thing with a regular 2 way switch in a pinch...I bought a Drag Specialties new style replacement but I have no idea where to put it since my tank console was not made for that...any suggestions?



 
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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Never mind, I just found a video in Youtube I'll follow closely...the guy basically drills his console so the ignition switch fits...


 
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Thanks for posting that video, it may be my next project.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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I have considered doing this mod. I really hate the stock switch location.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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I like the toggle! It fits the bike perfectly.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2015 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
I like the toggle! It fits the bike perfectly.
Hahaha

I want to relocate mine up to the dash too....Just need guts, time, and money
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 05:55 AM
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Got all my stuff to do gas filter and sock change, new screws gasket and while I'm there I might as well do this mod, I hate the stock switch .
Thanks for posting.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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It's funny how we all think differently....

I had this and hated it.




So I removed it and installed this instead...






So that I could install this tank and dash...





Now it's just the way I like it.
 
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Originally Posted by Greezey Rider
It's funny how we all think differently....

I had this and hated it.




So I removed it and installed this instead...






So that I could install this tank and dash...





Now it's just the way I like it.

Looks good! Not for me but I like seeing bikes that are different!

I just want to move mine to the dash so I don't have to fish out the key every time. Sometimes I'm standing right next to my bike so I don't need to "lock it".
 
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Originally Posted by BigDogIdaho
Looks good! Not for me but I like seeing bikes that are different!

I just want to move mine to the dash so I don't have to fish out the key every time. Sometimes I'm standing right next to my bike so I don't need to "lock it".


I just leave the key in it most of the time....Been doing that since the 80's.
I actually like the toggle switch idea, I might do that instead of a key on the FXR that I'm building right now.
 
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