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Old May 26, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Hello Sportsters,

I bought atach and would like to know where the negative wire is on the coil. I know it connects under the seat. I think it's black and white striped. Can I hook up a after market tach to this wire? Does anyone have the wiring diagram?

Yes, I should purchase the service manual and probably will but it costs fifty bucks.

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Old May 26, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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cHarley will tick you off for not saying which model and year.
 
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Old May 26, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Yep, there's a big difference depending on the year of the bike.[:-]
 
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not to hijak, but i laughed out loud . what was the question again?
 
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