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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 07:04 PM
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I need some advise on a problem I'm having with my bike, it keeps shutting down on me as I ride. I think I've narrowed it down to the ignition switch. But maybe there's something else? I had someone "help" me by putting in a new switch, I mistakenly trusted he'd do it right but now I'm not sure, can anyone tell me where the wires should go on a 6 pin switch?
 
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I need some advise on a problem I'm having with my bike, it keeps shutting down on me as I ride. I think I've narrowed it down to the ignition switch. But maybe there's something else? I had someone "help" me by putting in a new switch, I mistakenly trusted he'd do it right but now I'm not sure, can anyone tell me where the wires should go on a 6 pin switch?
You could start by helping us help you, by listing exactly what you're working on, Year/Model/mods/etc...

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You can get the wiring diagram from the HD service info portal.

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I have a 1998 sportster 1200. But it's got a Softail style tank with a dash
 
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Originally Posted by Whos7hat
I need some advise on a problem I'm having with my bike, it keeps shutting down on me as I ride. I think I've narrowed it down to the ignition switch. But maybe there's something else? I had someone "help" me by putting in a new switch, I mistakenly trusted he'd do it right but now I'm not sure, can anyone tell me where the wires should go on a 6 pin switch?
When the bike shuts down, do all or some of the electrical components also die, headlights, horn, brake lights, turn signals...?
 
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