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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 04:29 PM
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Anybody know part numbers of new QUALITY ignition switchs that arent junk.....used a couple from jp and never was happy. For my own bike...mine works fine but kinda want to be able to lock it...have no key. No numbers i can see.... so new switch time.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 05:26 PM
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All aftermarket switches of that type I am aware of are ****...
I re-keyed an OE one I got at Auction..
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 05:57 PM
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why are they crap.i have that type on my trilke that was replaced by the previous owner but i dont know if its genuine hd
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by john lee
why are they crap.i have that type on my trilke that was replaced by the previous owner but i dont know if its genuine hd
Because most of the aftermarket switches from places like J&P are made by 3rd world &hithole companies.

Bumpandrun you might consider an EVO 6 pole switch. Something like this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...0AAOSwZVpcnO94
 

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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by panz4ever
Because most of the aftermarket switches from places like J&P are made by 3rd world &hithole companies.

Bumpandrun you might consider an EVO 6 pole switch. Something like this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...0AAOSwZVpcnO94
panz4ever will this switch drop right into a dash? Any mods needed?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2020 | 07:21 PM
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My `89 Softail came with the old style pole switch, just got a replacement from the dealer, I was shocked that they still were available.

Same price from the dealer as that ebay switch posted above.

Part number: 71501-73A

 

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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 02:16 AM
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SparkyD, same type w/ no mods. See Dans post above. looks like they are still available in new condition.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2020 | 06:26 AM
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Wouldn't it be cheaper to re-Key?????
 
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71500-36A is the older part # which would be correct for 1970, not sure what other years. They are hard to find, if anyone is holding......................

At Rhinebeck 2 years ago, a guy had one new in the box with the keys, I walked away at $150.00. Next morning I decided it was worth it with keys, all original etc. Saturday morning, guy and the ignition switch are gone. Buy it when you see it. Still looking since then, oh well.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
My `89 Softail came with the old style pole switch, just got a replacement from the dealer, I was shocked that they still were available.

Same price from the dealer as that ebay switch posted above.

Part number: 71501-73A

holy chit....ill have to ask. Hell they didnt have neck bearings for my 17 limited lmao....or oil pressure switch. But at least i have the part number now...thank you
 
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