I decided to start a new thread, because when I researched this, all the threads were at least a year old..

I have a 2016 Ultra Classic. The forward/backward feature on the left hand switch toggle, stopped working. Due to the Canbus system, I can't just replace the switch, I need to replace the entire left side switch pack. The switch pack is self-contained. I looked up the part number for the left switch pack, 71500128A, and the discount price is $178.00, from BoardTracker.

I searched this forum for info, and found that numerous people were upgrading their handlebar switch packs with lighted switch packs. I did some searching...

I found a kit, #71500248B, that contains both the left & right hand switch packs and they have lighted switches. On BoardTracker, this kit is only $206.00 for both switch packs!!!

So I can get two new switch packs, with lighted switches, for $28 more than just buying one OEM unlighted switch pack... !? Well that's a no brainer..

I installed the switch packs today. Because of the Canbus system, and that these switches are both self contained, there were just three small plugs to deal with.

It took me about 15 minutes to change out both switch packs, and I used a torque wrench to tighten the covers and the handles...!!

I turned a repair into a really nice upgrade/mod... and it was extremely easy..!!

I just wanted to pass the word that if you have a broken switch pack, or just would like lighted switches... don't hesitate..... it's reasonably priced and super easy to do...

 

thanks for sharing, I always wondered why Harley didn't want us to ride at night. lighted controls are a no brainer, except for harley

 

 

Plus you get a new warranty with them like a year i think

 

 

This is were they shoot them selfs in there foot, should be standard equipment

 

Now be prepared for a hundred or so posts saying "you shouldn't need lights to see where the switches are", "you should know where everything is and shouldn't have to look down" etc. etc., Great upgrade, I did mine about 2 years ago and have no regrets and haven't had a problem with them so far.

 

I thought about taking pics after I swapped them..... but they look just like the OEM ones, unless it's dark... I didn't think the "glow" of the lighted buttons would show up in a low light pic w/ my cheap camera...

Swapping them out went so quick and easy, I never thought to take any pics of the process.....

One advantage to the upgrade, other than the lighted switches...

I have the 6.5 boom and intercom, but no CB radio. As such, my OEM switch pack didn't have the PTT switch. I had to rely on VOX to activate the intercom. Now I have a PTT I can use in addition to (or instead of) the VOX for my intercom with the wife on long trips...

 

Ha... yeah, that's certainly true... shame on me...

But when I'm riding along at night, with no hands on the bars because I'm busy texting, it's easier to glance down at a lighted switch when looking for the switch I need..........

 

I got them from Boardtracker two years ago. Three months ago the left switch pac failed. The ODO trigger switch would not advance to the nest display. Replaced by my ESP, non-lighted of course. Anybody got a lighted left switch pac for sale?