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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Can anyone tell me how to or where I can get an ignition relocation kit for an 08 FXD? Got to get it off the neck and to a positoin that is more user friendly. The thing sticks some times and I have a hard time turnig off the ignition, don't use the fork lock, affraid I won't be able to unlock it. Tried both keys, no luck. Only has 6500 miles on it.
Also how can I make the rear brake work, stop better?
Maybe differant pads, what is the best choice?
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by maxx8995
Can anyone tell me how to or where I can get an ignition relocation kit for an 08 FXD? Got to get it off the neck and to a positoin that is more user friendly. The thing sticks some times and I have a hard time turnig off the ignition, don't use the fork lock, affraid I won't be able to unlock it. Tried both keys, no luck. Only has 6500 miles on it.
Also how can I make the rear brake work, stop better?
Maybe differant pads, what is the best choice?
Thanks
As far as the key put a little of that powdered graphite in the slot. Look into some Lyndal brake pads
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
Maby a key on the coil set up might be an alternative too?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ation-fxd.html
 
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