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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 05:44 AM
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Hi all. I want to change the ignition switch on my XL1200v to one that can also start the bike (first click acc, second ignition, and turning further start) I won`t have any problem sorting out the wiring but I would need a switch that fits in the original Harley fitting. Has anyone done this before, I would appreciate any advice
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 08:11 AM
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With a little bit of filing out of the original switch housing, I used one of these and it worked well:

https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/lowbr...ey-switch.html
 
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 10:35 AM
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It looks like just what I need, I`ll have a look here in the UK to see if I can find an equivalent to save me the customs ****. Thanks for your help :-)
 
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Originally Posted by Lou.Briand
It looks like just what I need, I`ll have a look here in the UK to see if I can find an equivalent to save me the customs ****. Thanks for your help :-)
Yeah from what I can tell this one pops up under different branding on multiple motorcycle parts sites so hopefully you can find it. Cheers man!
 
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I think the key switch idea is much better than the button on the solenoid mod. Good work, guys!

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I think the key switch idea is much better than the button on the solenoid mod. Good work, guys!

John
without your help John i wouldnt have gotten mine to work, so thank you!
 
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