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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Probably the silliest question of the day, but from a electrical standpoint is there any issue with not running the front turn signals on my 09 Street Bob? They are currently disconnected at the Multilock connector, and I plan on just wrapping the open end in electrical tape. Will the bike have any computer issues with the open connectors?

I am wiring up my Biltwell Keystones and have no desire to try and shove anymore wires into them than I need to. I plan on relocating the signals to the fork one of these days but haven't ordered the part and don't plan to unless there will be an issue.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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I haven't had any problems. I am not running any blinkers so I can't tell you if the rear blinkers will work if you disconnect the front ones.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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I ran without fronts only rears with the security system on my 07 SB and had zero problems, worried about it then said screw it. No issues.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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you may get the little light deal on but that is it... yo do tou have seamless rims (ones without the lip on that bike? SHARP!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JRK5892
you may get the little light deal on but that is it... yo do tou have seamless rims (ones without the lip on that bike? SHARP!
Thanks, I thought the anodized aluminum wheel went well with the motor.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Why would you want to make yourself less visible to cagers?
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluesssman
Why would you want to make yourself less visible to cagers?
I asked the question from an electrical standpoint, please don't worry about my health.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Dude, harley has relocation kits (to forks) for like $20!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by WDR
I asked the question from an electrical standpoint, please don't worry about my health.

I am sorry if I upset you with my question, that was not my intent.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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I doubt you'd have a problem
As far as safety, I still remember when signals werent required and you didnt have the headlight on all the time. I'm still here to remember it, so I'll keep my mouth shut.
 
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