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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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Question FXD ignition switch conversion Q
ok... i am curious. is it possible to switch the ignition on the FXD from the stock (crappy) key hole into the key less ignition switch like on the dyna custom and all the softails? i am REALLY curious about this. talk to me, goose!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Keyless? You mean you don't have to leave the key in it when riding? Like the Wide Glide?

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 03:49 AM
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Here's one where the switch was moved to the console and replaces the fuel gauge:

 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Keyless? You mean you don't have to leave the key in it when riding? Like the Wide Glide?

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bingo! but i didnt want to places the fuel gauge with it. i wanted it to stay right where it is. i just want it to be the wide glide style. doable?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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I don't think so, although some guys have filed the key somehow to make it removable, you might try searching for that, it has been discussed a few times.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Yes there is a way. There is also a write up in the under fifty thread.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cormech
Yes there is a way. There is also a write up in the under fifty thread.
Ya, if you search through 162 pages to try and find it. Too bad the under $50 turned into a nightmare to navigate, a mod should go through and edit all the banter.
Happen to have a link to the post?

Some have mounted it in place of the horn and there are some brackets out there to do it, probably would not be too difficult to fab up your own.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...horn-area.html
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Ya, if you search through 162 pages to try and find it. Too bad the under $50 turned into a nightmare to navigate, a mod should go through and edit all the banter.

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Great idea. If they could delete everything but actual how-to posts it would be very helpful since it should be a reference thread.
 
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Originally Posted by 8541hog
Great idea. If they could delete everything but actual how-to posts it would be very helpful since it should be a reference thread.
yeah no kidding! i think i have actually tried looking through there like ONCE and said "yeah, F%&K THAT!" way too much crap in between the "how to's" in there to find anything worth while.
 
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You Guys need to look a little closer at the stickys...
 
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