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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 03:00 PM
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I recently purchased a 2004 Road King. I changed out the handlebars and I could not identify some of the wires in the nacelle. (Yes, I'm ordering a service manual, thought I had one from my old 2001 but I can't find it.)

I believe the red/black is a spare ignition switched hot/ground. But I cannot identify the other two plugs in the picture. Both plugs are "male" so they don't fit together, couldn't be that simple.

Also, the bike does not have running lights but has both toggle switches below the handlebars. Where do I tap into those wires for power if I want to?



 
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Since there weren't any answers to this post, I'll ask also since I am in need of putting a GPS on my '01 Road King.
Is there an unused plug in there that could be used? If so, what type of connector is it or would I need to tap into wires directly?
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Originally Posted by prockey
Since there weren't any answers to this post, I'll ask also since I am in need of putting a GPS on my '01 Road King.
Is there an unused plug in there that could be used? If so, what type of connector is it or would I need to tap into wires directly?
Thanks
yes there was a hot wire. I’m now planning to sell the bike and will be taking the connection off. I’ll snap a picture when I have the nacelle off.
 
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yes there was a hot wire. I’m now planning to sell the bike and will be taking the connection off. I’ll snap a picture when I have the nacelle off.
Thank you! That will be helpful.
 
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From 2001 manual, you can look at what connectors are in the Nacelle.





 
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