Breakout & Shotgun Switches

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Oct 21, 2013 | 11:11 AM

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Kowan

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I think you'll feel the heat build up during summer riding when you go to adjust the switches.

Oct 21, 2013 | 11:19 AM

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FurryOne

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Originally Posted by parttime379

would like to see your shotgun setup sometime since u are close to me so I can decide which route to go.

The install on the Breakout wasn't too bad, but the compressor was a bit of a pain installing, since it gets tacked onto the left side shock bolt. It's a tight fit, and you're swinging 19mm wrenches in that space.

I'll PM you.

Oct 21, 2013 | 12:42 PM

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24v

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Originally Posted by FurryOne

I used 3/32" aircraft aluminum, so one bend should hold up fine - since it's mounted to the frame, there should be less vibration. I guess time will tell, eh?

Considering the engine is solid mounted to the same frame, I'm not sure where else it would get more vibration. It may be fine. I just remember from making aluminum brackets for my quads, this was a concern with bends in areas that were not super wide. May not be a problem on the Harley though.

Oct 22, 2013 | 03:38 PM

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FurryOne

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Originally Posted by asputin

What other switches are you gonna mount there later?

I have some lighting ideas that I'm hoping pan out. One is reserved for that.

Sep 1, 2014 | 09:04 PM

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super2kc

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Originally Posted by Kowan

The Breakout has a Rocker coil. I mounted mine above it.
Not the best picture, but you can see the supplied bracket above the coil.

I used a dremel to make a cutout to sandwich the bracket between the coil and coil mount.

Nice ride broth
Where'd ya get yer ignition coil cover?
Who makes it?
Thanks

Sep 2, 2014 | 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RANGER73

If it works for you. But my leg would get in the way for an on the fly adjustment.

That's what I was thinking.

Sep 2, 2014 | 12:20 PM

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asputin

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I just drilled 1 hole in the frame under the seat,think I posted this somewhere else once..

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Sep 3, 2014 | 12:06 AM

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Yo Nadz

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Anyone besides me having problems with the switches not responding sometimes? When I first installed the system it worked flawlessly. Now I sometimes I have to click the switch a few times to get the shock to function. Seems like it's gradually getting worse each time I ride. The functional integrity of the switch is solid as new. JD sent me a replacement switch, I just haven't had the time to pull the tank and swap the faulty switch out. I'm hoping the switch is the problem, and not a relay somewhere.

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Sep 3, 2014 | 12:24 AM

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asputin

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Ive had mine for a year with no issues..

Sep 3, 2014 | 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Yo Nadz

I've had the same issue. Before you change them, try this: move the switch into the up or down position then apply a bit more pressure. Apply it up and if that doesn't work, to the left or right. That's what I have to do with mine. I figure the contacts are probably worn on them. It started doing this about two weeks after I got my third shock installed.

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