Springer Pictures
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From: PA
RE: The Springer Picture Thread
You know the one other thing I figured might have been the problem is that B+ connector. I simply assumed it was already pre-wired hot. But this may not be the case. I didn't bother looking into it any further since I really wanted to run them through my main light switch and even posted a question about it on here. When the wiring harness didn't work I figured the heck with it. I would find out if the fuse could handle it or not. All worked out nicely. If you do find out what the problem is please post it. I'm pretty curious now. Scott
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RE: The Springer Picture Thread
If you are reffering to the yellow pigtail under the tank as the B+ connector, that is what I used. According to the shop manual for softails it is the lead for the aux. lights. I tried to speak with the dealer service over the phone and they said that the yellow wire in the headlight (low beam connection) should be used per the instructions. That is what I expected them to say but I thought I would give it a try. So if I uderstand you correctly, you just connected the 2 wires from the aux lights directly to the yellow wire from the head light bypassed all the other connections and they work. Is that correct? Barry
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From: PA
RE: The Springer Picture Thread
That's exactly what I did. All you need is a lead and a ground. I spliced the passing lamp leads pretty much right after they exit the light bar. That way all I needed to squeeze through the headlamp grommet was one wire. I took a piece of solid wire and polked a gap through the grommet from the inside of the headlight in order to get through it. Then I fed the passing lamp lead through while pulling this solid wire back out. Make sure you put heat shrink insulation over any wires before splicing. I soldered all my connections.
My only reservation at first was the additional draw on the same fuse as the headlamp. But that turned out to work just fine. The passing lamps even turn off when the high beams are on as they are supposed to. I might still be missing something but the only purpose of the whole wiring harness I can see is to have independent control with seperate switches. But I bought these lights to be more visible and don't anticipate riding with them turned off.
My only reservation at first was the additional draw on the same fuse as the headlamp. But that turned out to work just fine. The passing lamps even turn off when the high beams are on as they are supposed to. I might still be missing something but the only purpose of the whole wiring harness I can see is to have independent control with seperate switches. But I bought these lights to be more visible and don't anticipate riding with them turned off.
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RE: Springer Pictures
ORIGINAL: EzeSpringer
I'm the new man in here. Tell me what could I do to improve on this Springer?
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I'm the new man in here. Tell me what could I do to improve on this Springer?
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RE: Springer Pictures
ORIGINAL: EzeSpringer
I'm the new man in here. Tell me what could I do to improve on this Springer?
[IMG]local://upfiles/12607/1D1867747EA44AB593C1253AC0456DDB.jpg[/IMG]
I'm the new man in here. Tell me what could I do to improve on this Springer?
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OK...I'm considering an 06 Springer!
I have been riding a 2000 Yamaha Roadstar for the last 5 years and I love the bike. But like many riders, I aspire to the H-D marque. My first thought was, "Get the RK. It's a no brainer." I ride about 5k-6k miles a year and typically do two 1500 or so mile trips a year. Then I got to looking at the Springer! Gosh it's just a gorgeous thing! My biggest concern about the bike is can it take a pounding for 1500 miles in three days and give me no trouble?
My local H-D dealer just got ONE '06 Springer in from an out of state dealership. It's a blue FLSTSCI. Base price of $18705. I can get it out of the door w/a widshield for $21, 673 inc. tax. Is this a little high?
Any thoughts you could share would be appreciated. I don't want to make a mistake on my first H-D purchase.
My local H-D dealer just got ONE '06 Springer in from an out of state dealership. It's a blue FLSTSCI. Base price of $18705. I can get it out of the door w/a widshield for $21, 673 inc. tax. Is this a little high?
Any thoughts you could share would be appreciated. I don't want to make a mistake on my first H-D purchase.
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RE: OK...I'm considering an 06 Springer!
I'd say a bit on the high side here is the listing of the HD web site for an 06 Springer Classic. It all depends on what the bike has on it.
MSRP
Vivid black $17,195
Color $17,480
Two-tone $17,620
Custom color N/A
Anodized N/A
Wheel Option $275
Chrome Engine Covers Option N/A
H-DÂŽ Factory Security System $275
ESPFI $225
California Emissions
Carb. $290
ESPFI $100
Freight (applies to the 48 contiguous states and Alaska only) $275
MSRP
Vivid black $17,195
Color $17,480
Two-tone $17,620
Custom color N/A
Anodized N/A
Wheel Option $275
Chrome Engine Covers Option N/A
H-DÂŽ Factory Security System $275
ESPFI $225
California Emissions
Carb. $290
ESPFI $100
Freight (applies to the 48 contiguous states and Alaska only) $275
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RE: OK...I'm considering an 06 Springer!
The bike you are riding is pretty nice, but there is nothing like riding a Springer. First of all you can't buy a springer like the 03 I have. They don't make them anymore. But I can tell you now that there is know vibration, no jumping and I have 2300 miles on this three year old bike. Your riding habits can't even begin to wear out a Harley. It is the beat ride I have ever had. You can't lose by buying a HD. You would have prestige, more respect, a higher resale value and a beautiful smooth sweet ride. Buy it, you'll like it. Forget all the lies you have heard about Harleys. There are all lies. The new school Harley is the best bike made. That will explain why they are so expensive.