Electrical problem advice needed
Chinese. When I built the bike I couldn't find an oem dash or switch. All of the lights in my dash have come out from being pressed in and ceased functioning. In about two weeks I am ditching the whole dash, mechanical speedo, speedo drive, and idiot lights. I am going to do something like this....


My six speed is a newer style trans case. I am going to use a pickup sensor and a tiny electronic speedo mounted to my handlebar risers. That way I am not concerned with the speedo drive for wheels and can put a 10 spike 19 inch on the front. I may even build a narrowglide for it. Nobody puts those on a Softail.


My six speed is a newer style trans case. I am going to use a pickup sensor and a tiny electronic speedo mounted to my handlebar risers. That way I am not concerned with the speedo drive for wheels and can put a 10 spike 19 inch on the front. I may even build a narrowglide for it. Nobody puts those on a Softail.
Chinese. When I built the bike I couldn't find an oem dash or switch. All of the lights in my dash have come out from being pressed in and ceased functioning. In about two weeks I am ditching the whole dash, mechanical speedo, speedo drive, and idiot lights. I am going to do something like this....


My six speed is a newer style trans case. I am going to use a pickup sensor and a tiny electronic speedo mounted to my handlebar risers. That way I am not concerned with the speedo drive for wheels and can put a 10 spike 19 inch on the front. I may even build a narrowglide for it. Nobody puts those on a Softail.


My six speed is a newer style trans case. I am going to use a pickup sensor and a tiny electronic speedo mounted to my handlebar risers. That way I am not concerned with the speedo drive for wheels and can put a 10 spike 19 inch on the front. I may even build a narrowglide for it. Nobody puts those on a Softail.
Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Mar 21, 2021 at 06:27 AM.
I looked them up last night, just out of curiosity, and they are now listed as no longer available.
PN: 71501-73A is the old mechanical type switch that was used through the `93 model year Softails, they are still available.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Mar 21, 2021 at 11:34 AM.
Do you have any idea what they changed between our mechanical switches?
My switch was only used '94 and '95 then in '96 HD went to the new electric switch.
I don't see any difference between the one on your model and the 95 I have yet they have different part numbers.
Do you have any idea what they changed between our mechanical switches?
My switch was only used '94 and '95 then in '96 HD went to the new electric switch.
Do you have any idea what they changed between our mechanical switches?
My switch was only used '94 and '95 then in '96 HD went to the new electric switch.
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