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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 11:49 AM
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I fitted new bars today but unfortunately broke a ribbon inside the right hand side switch, part no 4 on the enclosed diagram, does anyone know if that can be replaced on its own or would I need to get a complete switch pack ?



I wasn't sure if it was for the lower buttons that aren't used on the road king but when I put it all back together the front brake switch is not working now.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by paullavery
I fitted new bars today but unfortunately broke a ribbon inside the right hand side switch, part no 4 on the enclosed diagram, does anyone know if that can be replaced on its own or would I need to get a complete switch pack ?



I wasn't sure if it was for the lower buttons that aren't used on the road king but when I put it all back together the front brake switch is not working now.
Best bet is to call your local parts department. Usually if they have a separate PN, that means you can order just that specific part. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 06:41 PM
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The stop lamp sw in the switch pack failed on my 2014 Road King, had to purchase the complete unit. I suspect the new bike will be the same.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 03:02 AM
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Yep, stripped the switch down this morning & although the jumper is listed as a separate part theirs no way it's coming out so looks like a new switch pack !

This thing is so delicate & no way repairable, if it was a normal wire no problem.

 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 03:27 AM
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Having checked the price of a new switch pack it turns out I can get a pair of new illuminated switch packs for the same price ?? Only listed up to a '16 model but look the same to me.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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Crazy with what they can get away with. I ordered an AC cover the other day from HD, covered arrived, no hex bolts, no medallion, $30.00 later and I had what I thought was included.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BrokenAnchor
Crazy with what they can get away with. I ordered an AC cover the other day from HD, covered arrived, no hex bolts, no medallion, $30.00 later and I had what I thought was included.
I know its crazy, i ended up paying Ł225 for a replacement switch pack this morning & thats with discount, turned out to be an expensive bar change.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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Holy crap, that is ridiculous, especially considering the exchange rate. We all know HD stands for Hundreds of Dollars.
 
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I swapped out my black for chrome and have both sides in a box. Not sure if they are interchangeable, but I'll make you a heck of a deal if they are. I have a 17 RGU. PM if interested. They have less than 100 miles on them.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 12:06 PM
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I swapped out my black for chrome and have both sides in a box. Not sure if they are interchangeable, but I'll make you a heck of a deal if they are. I have a 17 RGU. PM if interested. They have less than 100 miles on them.
Thanks for the offer, much appreciated, but yours will have extra switches on the bottom whereas the RK doesn't.
 
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