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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by QC

I had one of those on mine. Lasted 6 months.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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Try the horn when the bike is running. I had a 2002 FLHTCUI that had a horn that was very low when the bike wasn't running, but start the bike and the horn worked fine. I never really tried to find out why. As long as it passed the annual motor vehicle inspection that was good enough for me.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 14GuineaPig
Try the horn when the bike is running. I had a 2002 FLHTCUI that had a horn that was very low when the bike wasn't running, but start the bike and the horn worked fine. I never really tried to find out why. As long as it passed the annual motor vehicle inspection that was good enough for me.
Same with my blinkers. It's about voltage 13 vs 14.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 07:04 AM
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Hi everyone,

I'm facing the same issue with my '92 FXR and have to practice some kind of rewiring.
What gauge would you use for the part that is missing on that white wire that goes from the kill switch to the coil ?
I was planning to put 16g. Will it be enough or shall I go for 14g ?

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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 07:55 AM
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A trail for my thoughts :
Regarding the U=R*I law, If the coil is a 3ohm resistance and as the tension is around 12, the Intensity crossing those wire should be approx. 4A ? Meaning a 16g should be more than enough for this purpose ?
Am I wrong ?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2026 | 04:13 PM
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I made it 16g by the way...
Still have some work with that old lady .
 
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