81 FXWG Ignition Question
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81 FXWG Ignition Question
I've seen bike's with the ignition switchwired so you can start it when the ignition switch is turned to the right first position keeping the headlight off then once its started switch it over to the second or farthest right position turning on the headlight. Does one just simply switch the wiring between these two post's or what? Any help would be great. Those cold mornings need as much juice as possible to the starter and not shining on the ground!
2004 FXDWGI
1981 FXWG
2004 FXDWGI
1981 FXWG
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RE: 81 FXWG Ignition Question
I'm not sure about your particular model, but on the later softails there is a short yellow jumper wire between two posts on the ignition switch. Remove it and the lights will not come on until you put the switch in the "lights" position. If you have a Harley service manual for it (and you should), it will show the wire. JMHO, YMMV, etc.
Bob
Bob
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RE: 81 FXWG Ignition Question
On my 1980 FXWG, taking off the yellow jumper wire on the top
left side of the switch, took care of the headlight. I will email
a diagram if you need one. If you don't take the battery out
first, be careful what you touch.
left side of the switch, took care of the headlight. I will email
a diagram if you need one. If you don't take the battery out
first, be careful what you touch.
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From: S.E.PA
RE: 81 FXWG Ignition Question
ORIGINAL: brdwgi
I've seen bike's with the ignition switchwired so you can start it when the ignition switch is turned to the right first position keeping the headlight off then once its started switch it over to the second or farthest right position turning on the headlight. Does one just simply switch the wiring between these two post's or what? Any help would be great. Those cold mornings need as much juice as possible to the starter and not shining on the ground!
2004 FXDWGI
1981 FXWG
I've seen bike's with the ignition switchwired so you can start it when the ignition switch is turned to the right first position keeping the headlight off then once its started switch it over to the second or farthest right position turning on the headlight. Does one just simply switch the wiring between these two post's or what? Any help would be great. Those cold mornings need as much juice as possible to the starter and not shining on the ground!
2004 FXDWGI
1981 FXWG
Now since I put duel elements in, I have running lights and turn signals, they are wired so headlight off but the running lights are on (also in the second position) this way if that happens again at night at least I have something : - )) not so much as me seeing but being seen, riding in back of a friends ride with his working headlight !
cj
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