Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
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Stage III
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From: Orange, Va.
Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
Has anyone attempted to install a Softail(or Wide Glide) style ignition switch onto a Dyna? If so, what approach did you take. If not, does anyone have any suggestions.
The keyed ignition on the forks is a real pain. It would be nice to be able to turn the ignition on and off without the key, plus I think it would be a trick mod.
The keyed ignition on the forks is a real pain. It would be nice to be able to turn the ignition on and off without the key, plus I think it would be a trick mod.
Tourer
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From: Northern VA
RE: Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
You will still need a key. On the inside of the **** is where you need to insert your key to unlock the switch. It is like the key you use to unlock your wheel locks on your vehicle but smaller.
Dyna2319
06 FXDWG/I with more mods than the wife knows about
Dyna2319
06 FXDWG/I with more mods than the wife knows about
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RE: Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
ORIGINAL: dyna2319
You will still need a key. On the inside of the **** is where you need to insert your key to unlock the switch. It is like the key you use to unlock your wheel locks on your vehicle but smaller.
Dyna2319
06 FXDWG/I with more mods than the wife knows about
You will still need a key. On the inside of the **** is where you need to insert your key to unlock the switch. It is like the key you use to unlock your wheel locks on your vehicle but smaller.
Dyna2319
06 FXDWG/I with more mods than the wife knows about
Similar on the Glides for that matter, although the lock isn't hidden like on a softtail.
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From: Durham, Ontario, Canada
RE: Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
Made my own bracket at work, bought an aftermarket Softail ign switch and had the local dealer install it all over the winter. Works great and I don't have to worry about the key falling out of the stupid fork mounted switch anymore. FYI, you can buy a manufactured kit from J&P Cycles for this very purpose (*EDIT: see pg 267, lower right corner of page, '06 J&P Cycles Harley parts catalogue*) only their kit does not fully enclose the rear of the switch in a watertight, sealed housing like mine does. Here's a pic:
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Stage III
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From: Orange, Va.
RE: Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
I ended up ordering a replacement switch from J&P Cycles for a softtail, drilled a hole in my stock streetbob console, fabbed up a bracket out of stainless that mounts on the back side that is held on by two chrome screws through the top of the console. It turned out well, almost looks factory. And no more screwing around with the key. I'll try to post a pic when I get home this evening.
Tourer
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From: Strasbourg-France
RE: Softail Ignition Switch on Dyna
You can see some pics here, but it's in german langage
http://www.street-bob-drivers.ch/Hans-J%F6rg.htm
http://www.street-bob-drivers.ch/Hans-J%F6rg.htm
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