Have a 07 SG that I am installing the passing lamp kit on. How do I cut out the hole to mount the switch, It has a defined spot on the plastic dash? Thanks Never Done This Before, Doc

 

If it's a rectangular cut, then ya need a dremel an' a steady hand. Jest take yer time....

They DO make punches ta do it, but you'll $pend a LOT on one!

 

I was hoping I could cut thru it with an exactor knife, as it already has the lines for the cut prestamped for the switch. Thanks Doc

 

OMG! that's an insert! remove it and add the switch! no cutting PLEASE...

 

Richard? I can just push it out? Thanks Doc

 

Ya MIGHT be able to Doc - #1, ah'm presumin' that the switch openin' is "outlined" as a stamp in it - not an actual cover that's jest needed to be removed, correct? The plastic is somewhat thick - cuttin' through it with an exacto knife is gonna be a bit challengin' AND potentially dangerous - ah've seen the blades slip an' the pressure already on the knife wuz 'nuff ta swing it right back into the user's arms/legs/other body parts. That's why ah suggested a dremel tool....if you wuz closer ta me, ah'd say swing it by an' we'd do it here. SOME folks have suggested that this ol' country boy has a coupla tools layin' 'round....<G>

 

NO, you have to take the ignition out, pull the cover off and use a screwdriver to remove theSCREWS that holddummy cover and install the switch.

Directions Posted by coolnite.

It's not hard to install passing lamps. A HD Service Manual for your specific bike will be very helpful.

Here is a summary of the process of installing the passing lamps part #69818-06.

1. Remove the battery cables, negative first. I just made sure the switch was off.

2. Remove the windshield.

a. There are 7 screws that secure the outer fairing, 3 on the windshield and 4 on the fairing.
b. Loosen the 2 screws (torx) near the top of fairing.
c. Remove the 3 windshield screws.
d. Gently remove the windshield.

3. Remove the fairing.

a. No need to remove the headlight from the fairing
b. Remove the 4 screws (torx), 2 on each side, on the fairing. The outer fairing will fall off.
c. Remove the plug from the back of headlight

4. Remove old turn signals.

a. Trace the wires from each turn signal back its connector in the fairing. One connector on each side.
b. Unplug the turn signals
c. Remove the old turn signal assemblies from the front forks.

5. Disassemble old turn signals.

a. Note (write down) the location of the turn signal wires in each connector.
b. Using a straight pin release the pin lock and remove the 2 wires from each connector.
c. If you're doing it correctly, the wire comes right out. Don't force it.
d. Remove the turn signal from the old bracket.

6. Assemble new passing lamp / turn signal assembly.

a. Follow the directions in the kit.
b. Pay attention to the wire routing within the assembly.
c. You do not have to remove the pins from the turn signal wires.
d. Install a pin (included in the kit) on the end of each passing lamp wire (grey).
e. Put the turn signal wires (2) back into each connector.
f. Put the grey passing light wire into each connector. Look for the grey wire in the fairing connector for the correct location.

7. Remove the fairing cap and the ignition switch.

a. Turn the forks all the way to the left.
b. Look under the fairing cap (that's the plastic piece under the ignition switch that has places for 4 switches) and unplug the wiring harness.
c. Insert the key. Turn the ignition to unlock. Turn the ignition to fork lock.
d. Depress the release button on the bottom left of the ignition, push the key down and turn the key 60 degrees counter-clockwise.
e. Lift and remove the ignition ****. A spring will fall out of the ****.
f. Remove the nut (7/8") and spacer. You may have to turn the forks to the right to get at it.
g. Remove 2 screws (torx) from the fairing cap. 1 on each side.
h. Remove the fairing cap.

8. Install the passing lamp switch.

a. Follow the directions in the kit.
b. Remove the two screws that hold housing for the 2 left switches.
c. Install the passing lamp switch in the housing (left-most switch).
d. Re-install the switch housing into the fairing cap.
e. Install the wires from the passing lamp switch into the main plug.
f. Secure wiring neatly with wire ties.
g. Re-install the fairing cap. 2 screws (torx) 1 on each side.
h. Re-install the ignition switch.

9. Install the passing lamp / turn signal assemblies.

a. Install the passing lamp / turn signal assemblies to the forks.
b. Route the wires, secure with wire ties, plug the connectors in.
c. Install the passing lamp sealed beams.
d. The sealed beams should come with pigtails, no splicing should be necessary.

10. Test the passing lamps.

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Ditto on removing the cover and the screws

There is a bracket that will hold the switch to the underside of the cover. You will use the screws that are currently holding the blanks to the cover.

If you are only adding one switch, HD makes a "plug/cover" that will snap into the second cutout.

Might be a good time to added a second switch. while the cover is off the bike for additional switch accessories in the future.

A parts manual and an owners manual might also be good investments.

Good luck

 

On the Streetglide I just put it next to the AUX switch.

 

Next to the AUX switch is where the cruise control switch is supposed to go, if you plan to add a CC.