Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

07 low rider ignition position sucks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 23, 2007 | 08:17 AM
  #1  
dazza's Avatar
dazza
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From:
Default 07 low rider ignition position sucks

hey, has any one here changed their 07 low rider tank to 5 gal superglide custom tank so that the ignition can
be shifted from the sterring head to the dash?

who ever thought to put it on the sterring head doesnt ride much or at all
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 01:09 AM
  #2  
tbone52's Avatar
tbone52
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 1
From: New Iberia, Louisiana
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

I haven't heard of anyone doing that. I don't mind where the ignition is on my Low Rider. I like having the tachometer that I would lose to put the ignition there.
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 01:35 AM
  #3  
jackyl's Avatar
jackyl
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,051
Likes: 8
From: Detroit Michigan
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

i hate were it goes. someone just did a mod, moved it onto the handlebar clamp. looked dam good great to, they did it on a super glide, if i remember correctly. do a search on it, might give you a diffrent idea or something. jackyl
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 04:53 AM
  #4  
joetst2's Avatar
joetst2
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

ORIGINAL: tbone52

I haven't heard of anyone doing that. I don't mind where the ignition is on my Low Rider. I like having the tachometer that I would lose to put the ignition there.
I agree. I definately prefer having a tachometer as well. The ignition location isn't a big of a deal for me.
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 04:54 AM
  #5  
joetst2's Avatar
joetst2
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Southern California
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

Dazza,
One other thing.... you might want to consider reducing the size of your signature picture. When it's so large it throws off the forum by forcing people to scroll to the right to read your posts. Welcome to the forum!
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 09:01 AM
  #6  
voyager1's Avatar
voyager1
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,432
Likes: 0
From: SW Ohio
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

odd that sig pic does not show up on my end.
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 09:14 AM
  #7  
dazza's Avatar
dazza
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

Thanks guys, have reduced my pic as advised. I am in Australia so not sure of any difference in US models - do US low models have the ignition on the steering head as well? So you have to reach over the tank or get off the bike to turn off and when you turn off the key has to come out as it falls out if you dont?
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2007 | 09:27 AM
  #8  
tbone52's Avatar
tbone52
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,363
Likes: 1
From: New Iberia, Louisiana
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

ORIGINAL: dazza

Thanks guys, have reduced my pic as advised. I am in Australia so not sure of any difference in US models - do US low models have the ignition on the steering head as well? So you have to reach over the tank or get off the bike to turn off and when you turn off the key has to come out as it falls out if you dont?
Yes, my ignition switch is on the steering head. I can't tell in your sig pic if you have a tachomeeter below the speedometer. I was referring to the difference between the superglides and the low riders where the superglides have a switch where the tach on the low rider is located on the tank console. Even so, the switch doesn't bother me where it is. I just turn it a little past off towards the fork lock position to keep it from falling out if I'm not going to actually lock it and take it out.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 24, 2007 | 09:55 AM
  #9  
dazza's Avatar
dazza
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: 07 low rider ignition position sucks

thanks TBone havent tried that so I will next time, mine does have a tacho but that doesnt bother me if I lose it as my wide glide
doesnt have one so I am used to not having one. They are handy though when setting idle rpms when tuning. I am also used to having a dash mounted switch that I find more functional

daz
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
glebo
General Harley Davidson Chat
2
Aug 20, 2014 07:57 AM
rickeyxxx
Dyna Glide Models
4
Jun 11, 2014 08:28 AM
Ridin'a78
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
1
Sep 20, 2009 02:34 PM
Ridin'a78
General Topics/Tech Tips
0
Sep 19, 2009 11:43 PM
rmblount
Dyna Glide Models
0
Sep 8, 2008 06:56 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:46 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE