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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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I am wanting to relocate all of my handlebar switches what would be the best way for me to do this?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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I have thought about doing the same thing. I would buy all the switches you need at the store. Find a place you want to mount them to or make a bracket for them. I saw a guy put everything in the plastic wire harness under your tank on youtube. 2 switches on each side. He didn't run turn sigs. It's a simple solder job. Sounds like fun, too!
 
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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i want to do this too this winter. just got my keystones on and ran wires external and they actually look really good and can't really tell but i want to remove all the switches and get the cables off the bars for a cleaner look, def. want to keep my turn sigs though. saw that video on youtube too, slick. def. just a resolder job once moved. i'll be watching this thread.
 
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