Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
I went ahead and bought the switch from J&P. It has six posts on it to choose from for wires to attach. I used a continuity tester to figure out which posts are hot in the different switch positions and ducumented it in the picture below. I had a L.E.D. light strip lying around to be put on my bike, so I went ahead and installed them wired to the lockable ACC position. It all works well as wired in the picture. Thanks to all that did the first of these installs, it sure made it easier for me to make my bike unique in my area, and easier for me to get on and ride away in greater coolness...now I won't fumble with that fork key, or have to pick it up from the ground when I drop it after not pulling it from the lock right away. Thank you,
Matt
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...ion-switch.jpg
Matt
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...ion-switch.jpg
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
ORIGINAL: Bluetoys
I like this mod. after looking on ebay, it seems there are two main choices.
the one that Walt used seemes to use the conventional looking straight key and is intended for the older bikes?
Would this one with the newer (and similar to ours) key work? As far as fitting in there and being able to have adequate clearance for the wiring.
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/b9/d6/2cc0_1.JPG
And am I correct in assuming the switch works without the key being in there, as long as the lock is unlocked?
I like this mod. after looking on ebay, it seems there are two main choices.
the one that Walt used seemes to use the conventional looking straight key and is intended for the older bikes?
Would this one with the newer (and similar to ours) key work? As far as fitting in there and being able to have adequate clearance for the wiring.
http://i8.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/b9/d6/2cc0_1.JPG
And am I correct in assuming the switch works without the key being in there, as long as the lock is unlocked?
DougJ
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
In a previous post, I put up this pic that I drew up for reference when I did mine:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...ion-switch.jpg
maybe it can help you.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...ion-switch.jpg
maybe it can help you.
Last edited by mud; Dec 26, 2008 at 06:53 AM. Reason: link to oversize picture
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
I am heartened to see you guys in the colonies are carrying on the best traditions of british engineering 
I reckon in 17 years I will have changed out virtually all the parts and then I can call it a BSA 
Keep up the good work guys.
all the best
walt
I reckon in 17 years I will have changed out virtually all the parts and then I can call it a BSA Keep up the good work guys.
all the best
walt
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
Pry the locking tabs back on the connector and it will plug into the new switch like it was meant to be there.I ordered a 2" rubber grommet that fills the hole nicely.
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
Just out of curiosity?????? No one seems to like the switch up front but I modified my key so that it doesn't stay in the ignition switch at all and hang out. It was getting hung up on my throttle cables. I ground the top tip that sticks out and the key can be used to lock the steering as well as turn on the ignition and then remove it. I attatched the key to an industrial clip and hook it to my belt loop and tuck the key in my pocket so if the belt loop ever broke the key wouldn't get lost. I unlock the steering and turn on the ignition when standing beside the bike before I ever get on so I am not fighting leaning over the tank.
The switch mod looks cool but without the key turning on or off the power what is to keep someone from hopping on and stealling it? There is already a on off switch on the bars so it seems a little redundant.
It's a nice looking mod though so don't get me wrong here. A lot of Harley's are stolen out there.
The switch mod looks cool but without the key turning on or off the power what is to keep someone from hopping on and stealling it? There is already a on off switch on the bars so it seems a little redundant.
It's a nice looking mod though so don't get me wrong here. A lot of Harley's are stolen out there.
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From: KC
RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
Still uses a key tolock the switch. The switch just looks cool and is more user friendly. Plus if you dont wanna use the key and lock it you dont have to, its no different than any softail or touring model.
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
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Pry the locking tabs back on the connector and it will plug into the new switch like it was meant to be there. I ordered a 2" rubber grommet that fills the hole nicely.
Pry the locking tabs back on the connector and it will plug into the new switch like it was meant to be there. I ordered a 2" rubber grommet that fills the hole nicely.