If and when you put GEN-light it good to add diode between gen-light and regulator, it protect regulator and generator... factory added it bikes that have electronic regulator.

 

Hello my name is Sean I'm new to this forum and I'm trying to hunt down a simple wiring diagram for my 1968 xlch 900 Ironhead she's on a rigid frame kick start only Morse Fairbanks magneto taillight/brake light turnsignals and headlight is basically all I'm looking to do just bare minimum I got a generator a mechanical regulator and there is no wiring at all on her now The magneto has bin fully rebuilt and a key installed but thats it any help is greatly appreciated i'm still a little ways off before i really get into it I just wanna start getting my head wrapped around the wiring so I know what I'm up against

 

While you are looking for the wiring diagram, see if you can scrounge up some periods too.

A two second Google search yielded this:

https://www.harleykmodel.com/technic...8-1969-xlh.pdf

 

Hello Sean, welcome to the forum. You are in luck because Lowbrow Customs just posted this link to free Sportster factory repair manuals. The 70-78 manual I downloaded has wiring diagrams, so I'm sure the one for your bike will. You will also find putting your bike together will be a lot easier with the factory manual. Good luck and post some pictures of your bike in a new 'hello' thread.

One of the most important tools you can have in your garage... A proper manual!

A detailed service manual or trouble-shooting guide can help you quickly identify problems...And save you many hours of work!

We have assembled an assortment of free Harley Sportster shop manuals, troubleshooting guides and parts books that you can view or download and save as a PDF.

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Perfect for viewing, or print out sections as you need them and don't worry about getting greasy fingerprints all over the pages!

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Hey PG...... I'm hoping you can help a newbie with a wiring problem. I have a service manual and some other downloaded schematics but I can't seem to find one that includes the Starter Relay that is on my bike. This bike was a "barn find" that I picked up forme and my grandson to fix up. I've tried wiring it myself but I'm all over the place. Just looking for a simple setup with no blinkers, speedo, etc..... just push button start. I have a layout here I hope you can simplify for me. Thanks in advance..... Jerry C.



Hope this helps!

 

Appreciate sharing these wiring diagrams.