Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
ORIGINAL: evil cetane
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
DougJ
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 561
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From: Iowa
RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
ORIGINAL: evil cetane
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 773
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From: NZ but live in Dorset, England
RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
ORIGINAL: evil cetane
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
Well I kinda f**ked up on this mod.
Things I learned:
1. Buying the switch from JP with the 3 prongs makes this mod easier
2. The switch from JP will be shorter then the one used in the first post of this thread
3. figure out number 2 before cutting the hole or your f**ked
4. if you buy a hole saw and the package says 2", check the bit itself because it maybe a 2"1/4" bit in a 2" box. And, well, your F**ked
5. if you cut a hole to fit a grommet and plan on mounting the switch to a plate on the tank, well your f**ked
6. If you realize this after your on to assembly, you will be calling the dealer and forking over 100 bucks for a new dash.
Although i got the switch working with a little hack job, I will be redoing it a little better next week. One thing I did do was build a wire Harness for the ignition. this came out looking stock. I want the switch housing to look stock also, so I will cut the hole 1/32 to small and rotor sand it out for an exact fit with no grommet. Then use the four mounting holes form the switch through the dash with harley Allen nuts.
BTW, Im f**ked
We've all been there ...
Look forward to seeing version two ... photos please !
Mat
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Joined: Oct 2007
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RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
ORIGINAL: matkiwi
We've all been there ...
Look forward to seeing version two ... photos please !
Mat
We've all been there ...
Look forward to seeing version two ... photos please !
Mat
Well this is unless you would like a demonstration on how NOT to do this mod?
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From: Beautiful Downtown Burbank
RE: Ignition switch moved - Street Bob
ORIGINAL: evil cetane
Well, since I am getting a new dash this week, i decided i didn't need to make it look pretty. So i just mounted the switch on a plate an shot some sheet metal screws threw the dash. The stuffed a sliced vac line around the hole to fill it in. I just needed it running, I ride year round. Looks like crap.So no photos 'cause I would be embarrassed to show it. When I re-do it i will show everyone what it looks like then.
Well this is unless you would like a demonstration on how NOT to do this mod?
Well, since I am getting a new dash this week, i decided i didn't need to make it look pretty. So i just mounted the switch on a plate an shot some sheet metal screws threw the dash. The stuffed a sliced vac line around the hole to fill it in. I just needed it running, I ride year round. Looks like crap.So no photos 'cause I would be embarrassed to show it. When I re-do it i will show everyone what it looks like then.
Well this is unless you would like a demonstration on how NOT to do this mod?
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