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Jan 25, 2015 | 10:38 PM

IndianHarley

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1989 HERITAGE Ign relocation/wire elimination help needed

Hey fellow riders. I'm in need of help to move foreward on my bobber build. Relocating the ignition switch for my 89 heritage from the tank to the side with still using the same switch. I want to eliminate the dash lights and whatever bulk is up there. I cut off the dash light wires and still have excess wires and or grounds or relays...are they necessary?

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Jan 25, 2015 | 10:41 PM

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as you can see I'm in a world of trouble...lol probably not really but I'm a newbie. So any help to eliminating useless wires if that's even possible would be great and much appreciated.

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Jan 26, 2015 | 01:57 AM

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Take a look at the schematics and see which wires can be removed completely.

Since this is not a Twin Cam with EFI, I am sure you will be able to remove them without any adverse side effects.

Jan 26, 2015 | 02:05 AM

stal94gt

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if you can get the schematics than you can probably update the wiring to newer more compact relays, solenoids, and fuses.

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Jan 26, 2015 | 06:51 AM

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The switch (ignition) itself should be only 2 wires and that function could be replaced with a smaller one or even a hidden toggle switch.

Jan 26, 2015 | 11:45 AM

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another beautiful snag here now....switch is to enormous for the tank adapter. Which won't fit over the frame with ign switch....twin cam switch housing is much more low profile. Now to see if I can use a TC switch housing or do some engineering here. Also the wires seem all be needed lol...lights ign signals blah blah blah. theyre all connected or cross connected

Jan 26, 2015 | 12:34 PM

IndianHarley

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this is what the tank adapter was meant to hold. Anyone know if I can rewire my monterous ign set up to this low profile turn key. pic is of the backside.

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Jan 27, 2015 | 11:24 PM

IndianHarley

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went out and bought a new ignition switch from a local bike shop. Drag specialties PN DS-272187 fits years 93-12. So I went by my drawing and the bike turns successfully, all lights, signals and ignition fire works great so I'm a happy man today. part fits into the tank adapter great which is why I went this route in the first place. Easy mod.