XIED Install ?
XIED Install ?
I just received my XIED's and installed them on my '12 Wide Glide. The rear was easy as I grounded to the motor where the battery ground connects to; however, the front was more challenging.
I grounded it to the bolt that goes through the front of the bike frame. I ran a longer bolt through it and it seems fine, but is this a strong enough ground for the front to work from?
I grounded it to the bolt that goes through the front of the bike frame. I ran a longer bolt through it and it seems fine, but is this a strong enough ground for the front to work from?
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That must be some new set up for the 2012's. I never had to ground mine. I don't really understand that since they are just pigtailing between the 02 sensor and ECM. I would think that would be good enough?
Yeah, when we did my buddy's bike, it was plug and play and that was it. Took all of 3 minutes to install...not even enough time to enjoy a Skoal dip! Go figure mine has to be a 1/4 tin install...most of which time was spent figuring out where the hell to ground both ends to!
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2012's use the FL-XIED or FL VIED and yes the 2012 FL-XIED has a ground wire on it
Taken from nightrider.com
2006-2011 Dyna's use the two wire Bosch O2 sensor. This is the same two wire sensor used on most Harley-Davidson motorcycle models.
2012 Dyna's use the 4-wire heated Delphi O2 sensor. This is the same sensor used on 2010 and later Harley-Davidson Touring bikes.
So for those of you with pre '12 XIED's what yours looks like is irrelevant.
Taken from nightrider.com
2006-2011 Dyna's use the two wire Bosch O2 sensor. This is the same two wire sensor used on most Harley-Davidson motorcycle models.
2012 Dyna's use the 4-wire heated Delphi O2 sensor. This is the same sensor used on 2010 and later Harley-Davidson Touring bikes.
So for those of you with pre '12 XIED's what yours looks like is irrelevant.
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Should work as I have a 2012 Super Glide Custom and I had to ground mine. I bought some extra ground wire and spliced it in to the front one and ran the front ground to my battery but your set-up should work also.
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thats where i have mine only to the front side, tested with a meter and it gave me a good ground on the test and so far no problems in the first 100 miles.
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