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Old Jul 2, 2021 | 10:29 PM
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it isnt any of the wires coming off the coils? any help before i root thru the wiring diagram?
 
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...l-on-coil.html. This should help you G.
 
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mine has mutli colored wires...its a 17 103....i found the wiring diagram and i tried the correct ones even before i looked it up....i hope it is a compatable tach with the new bike since i already modified the mounts and installed it already,,,,
 
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finally got it to work right..shift light at 5000 redline 5200...i like it alot....now for a test and tune day at the track..compensator change next
 
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