Replace Ignition Switch
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Replace Ignition Switch
I have a bad ignition switch on my 2004 Heritage. I went to the dealer and was going to pick a new one up, but they didn't have any in stock. Instead of them ordering it for me, I figured I do it myself and have it shipped to my home. The genuine HD switch costs $110. When I was searching the web, I found a few non-HD switches for around $30.
I figured that they were plastic pieces of junk, but for $30 I may just take a chance and buy one. My question is, has anyone used one of these aftermarket ignition switches, that are about 1/3 of the cost of the OEM ignition switch? If so, what is your opinion of it?
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I figured that they were plastic pieces of junk, but for $30 I may just take a chance and buy one. My question is, has anyone used one of these aftermarket ignition switches, that are about 1/3 of the cost of the OEM ignition switch? If so, what is your opinion of it?
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most of the stuff made is Asian, maybe junk.
I'd ask your local Indy shop to recommend and price out a switch from Drag or whoever they use.
Know ing that if it is crap, they will hear about it- they will likely suggest a product they know is fine.
BTW harley parts from zanotti are alway 20% off
Mike
I'd ask your local Indy shop to recommend and price out a switch from Drag or whoever they use.
Know ing that if it is crap, they will hear about it- they will likely suggest a product they know is fine.
BTW harley parts from zanotti are alway 20% off
Mike
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I purchased a $30 ignition switch from J&P Cycle for my build about a year ago and it works fine. Drag sells the same exact switch for the same exact price and so does J.C. Whitney, LOL.
I've no idea where the MOCO ignition switches are manufactured but I wouldn't bet my last dollar you wouldn't be shelling out a hundred bucks for the same or similar $30 dollar switch that's also sourced offshore.
Here's the one you probably need for a 2004 if your OEM part number is 71313-96A.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700025
I've no idea where the MOCO ignition switches are manufactured but I wouldn't bet my last dollar you wouldn't be shelling out a hundred bucks for the same or similar $30 dollar switch that's also sourced offshore.
Here's the one you probably need for a 2004 if your OEM part number is 71313-96A.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/3700025
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Repair Costs Ignition Switch and Module
OK hey everyone I have a scenario that I would like to discuss.
A guy I know claims to know how to fix repair Harleys, so
I ask him to replace the rear tire on my 2003 Harley Low Rider. I buy the tire and give him the bike. I figure it
will cost me a $100 bucks to put the new tire on. I don't have a bike lift and didn't want to
pay a dealer $175 to do it, I figure I would pay him instead.
Well he replaces the tire but then he tells me the throttle cables need to be replaced and
I am like ok they did seem rough so ok. So he fixes the cables.
But wait then he tells me the ignition switch is busted, mind you I never had a problem with it but what do I know about bikes. So two weeks go
by and he replaces the ignition switch.
Great but wait! He then tells me the module for turn signals
is busted! Now I don't remember a problem with turn signals but ok.
Now 7 weeks has gone by and yesterday finally he says the bike is ready.
Great. I went to pick up the bike and now the bike won't start cause he ordered the wrong module!!? What the heck??
Oh yeah he also gives me a bill for $850.00. Does anyone know what is going on here? He seems like a
nice guy but he clearly didn't know what he was doing yesterday. The module pins were clearly wrong but he didn't see that
when he got the module part. I am just so frustrated. I missed out over of 2 months of riding waiting to get the bike fixed
and now I still don't have the bike and the end is no where in sight and I owe him 850 bucks Any suggestions. Thanks.
A guy I know claims to know how to fix repair Harleys, so
I ask him to replace the rear tire on my 2003 Harley Low Rider. I buy the tire and give him the bike. I figure it
will cost me a $100 bucks to put the new tire on. I don't have a bike lift and didn't want to
pay a dealer $175 to do it, I figure I would pay him instead.
Well he replaces the tire but then he tells me the throttle cables need to be replaced and
I am like ok they did seem rough so ok. So he fixes the cables.
But wait then he tells me the ignition switch is busted, mind you I never had a problem with it but what do I know about bikes. So two weeks go
by and he replaces the ignition switch.
Great but wait! He then tells me the module for turn signals
is busted! Now I don't remember a problem with turn signals but ok.
Now 7 weeks has gone by and yesterday finally he says the bike is ready.
Great. I went to pick up the bike and now the bike won't start cause he ordered the wrong module!!? What the heck??
Oh yeah he also gives me a bill for $850.00. Does anyone know what is going on here? He seems like a
nice guy but he clearly didn't know what he was doing yesterday. The module pins were clearly wrong but he didn't see that
when he got the module part. I am just so frustrated. I missed out over of 2 months of riding waiting to get the bike fixed
and now I still don't have the bike and the end is no where in sight and I owe him 850 bucks Any suggestions. Thanks.
Last edited by Randrewrussell; Oct 19, 2019 at 03:44 PM. Reason: Add bike info
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