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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 12:21 PM
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I dropped some parts off at the local shop to get black powder coat. they had some sweet glossy black rear signals that I bought on a whim. Turns out, after getting home, the new wires are both too short, and they are two-wire while the stock setup is three. I know I can always splice wires to lengthen the new ones.... But is a two-wire compatible with a three? If not, has anybody had any success gutting the interior and just swapping the metal housing?
 
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Originally Posted by Oogadee Boogadee
I dropped some parts off at the local shop to get black powder coat. they had some sweet glossy black rear signals that I bought on a whim. Turns out, after getting home, the new wires are both too short, and they are two-wire while the stock setup is three. I know I can always splice wires to lengthen the new ones.... But is a two-wire compatible with a three? If not, has anybody had any success gutting the interior and just swapping the metal housing?
What bike model and year are you talking about, James?

As to taking out the interiors have a look over here:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...n-signals.html
 
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What bike model and year are you talking about, James?

As to taking out the interiors have a look over here:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...n-signals.html
René,
It's a 2013 FXDWG.

Thanks for the link! Your wonderful post in there has got me confident enough to swap the housings!

James
 

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