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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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On the ignition relocation, how much rewiring do you have to do?

Wanting to to the typical 2" lift, coil relocate and ignition to the back of the motor.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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i just ordered your kit for my 2010 forty eight do i need to use the tank lift kit to tuck my wiring harnesses under my tank to give it that super clean look?
trying to keep the low profile look with my drag bars!




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There are no issues with the coil/ignition in the relocated position. The coil is actually cooler there than in the stock position.

Yes, that kit will relocate the coil and ignition as shown in the picture at the link, and it includes SE Plug wires that fit the relocated position of the coil.

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 30Bones
On the ignition relocation, how much rewiring do you have to do?

Wanting to to the typical 2" lift, coil relocate and ignition to the back of the motor.
There is no cutting/splicing or even touching any connectors needed to use the Flex-Six Ignition relocation to the rear of the motor.

It is a simple matter of rerouting the existing ignition switch, along with the wires connected to it, to the new position.

The kit comes with step-by-step directions. It is a pretty ez install...20-30 minutes.

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:45 AM
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i just ordered your kit for my 2010 forty eight do i need to use the tank lift kit to tuck my wiring harnesses under my tank to give it that super clean look?
trying to keep the low profile look with my drag bars!
With a tank lift it is easier to do a wire tuck, but it is not necessary. It will take a bit more time, but there is room for a wire tuck without a tank lift.

Here's a link with some info on doing a wire tuck...even though the write-up and video in the link are guys that had a tank lift...the procedure is the same, just a bit less room to work with.

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:08 AM
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The ignition kit was easy to install...i recommend lifting the tank to make it even easier/faster
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:15 AM
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Yep I recon every1 on earth has used DK I did took 30mins the only thing you will need is black tape to mask your wires underneath - thats what i used I just went up 2' it was enough for me, but some I've seen have gone up by 3', spose it depends how high you like it
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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im interested in seeing pics of a forty eight with this mod. idk.. having that space there is very "chopper" looking.. but not sure i think that looks better yet or not. :/ Of course having the choice of orange plug wires to match the tank may help. idk.
Gary, i'd like to see pics of your 48 and the mods when you get some time.
 

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gfburke
im interested in seeing pics of a forty eight with this mod. idk.. having that space there is very "chopper" looking.. but not sure i think that looks better yet or not. :/ Of course having the choice of orange plug wires to match the tank may help. idk.
Gary, i'd like to see pics of your 48 and the mods when you get some time.
Screamin Eagle only makes them in Black and Red. No Orange

I think there are pics on DK's site with all the stuff mounted on a 48.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by gfburke
im interested in seeing pics of a forty eight with this mod. idk.. having that space there is very "chopper" looking.. but not sure i think that looks better yet or not. :/ Of course having the choice of orange plug wires to match the tank may help. idk.
Gary, i'd like to see pics of your 48 and the mods when you get some time.

My 48 with coil/ignition relocation and wire tuck with NO tank lift. Ignore the coiled up wiring. That's excess from my air ride switch that I need to shorten and trim.






 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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My 48 with the coil/ignition kit and the tank lift from DK Customs


 

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