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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Guys I gotta change out the ignition switch on my wifes 89 Heritage , its a 6 pole and is fastened down with 4 screws, what are my options for buying a new one and what year to what year will fit on her bike and work?
Problem with hers is you have to jiggle it to get contact and I don't need problems down the road with her bike running intermittedly as we're going down the road.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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It sounds exactly like mine. I tried 2 out of Drag Specialties and they lasted only 6 months each. I then went to the Dealer Ship and got one of theirs (it was made in Japan) and have had no problems since.
 
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That switch was used from '84 to '95.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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I ordered one of the electronic version switches from DennisKirk.com about 6 years ago for my 86 softail and it has worked like a charm ever since.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Huddle I don't suppose you remember the make or any specifics?
 
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Thanks Texas that helps, didn't think they would have changed it.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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I would SECOND the recommendation for the electrical, non mechanical switch. Same screw holes, same connections, but without that metal bar you are currently rotating to make contact.
 
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Don't know if your use Ebay or not. If so there is an electronic switch Item Number
200724030513 that will fit her bike. About as cheap as I have seen. Just open Ebay and enter the item number in the search box.
 
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Don't know if your use Ebay or not. If so there is an electronic switch Item Number
200724030513 that will fit her bike. About as cheap as I have seen. Just open Ebay and enter the item number in the search box.
Thanks Huddle the the specific info , I ordered one.
 
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