Switch Control wires relocated to internal ????
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Switch Control wires relocated to internal ????
I have a 2012 ultra limited that I am adding chrome handles,sw housing, etc.etc.etc... In the process I thought it would look much better if I can re-route the control wiring inside the stock handle bars. It looks llike I can remove the pins from the switch control connector under the fairing and then drill a hole in the bar and pull the cable through. Is this doable or do I need larger diameter bars. While I have the fairing off and I'm in the process of chroming all the controls it would be nice to hide the controls wires. Can anyone help with direction if it is possible?
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handel bar wireing
you could do that or buy cvo bars with holes in um an chromed take plugs apart then you need a smcll vinescrew driver to get wires out of connector take PICSO YOU CAN PUT WIRES IN THE RIGHT PLACE when going back tgether. run a wire or string thru bars long enough to pull wires back thru if you drill youre own bars be care full of cutting wires wthey will short if not now on the road somewhere use some electrical lube can get at home depot mostl time consuming but its doable good luck bud
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I would think 3/8 inch hole might do it but be sure you don't weaken the bars too much and make the hole an appropriate size to get the wire though. Be sure to deburr the hole and/or use a grommet of some kind.
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Fab, I presume you took the bar out for the drilling/ovaling by the riser? Would it be easier to just get the CVO stock bars as previously mentioned? I also have the internal heated grips which I would have to remove before any drilling. This all started by wanting to chrome everything on the bars. I got the slipstream scheme heated hand grips and discovered they were externally wired, went to Harley and I had to buy the CVO grips. Internal wired grips are not offered unless its a CVO. Go figure. Got the new grips coming but I wanted to get rid of the switch control wires as well. It almost sounds quicker and easier to get the CVO bars already drilled.
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Fab, I presume you took the bar out for the drilling/ovaling by the riser? Would it be easier to just get the CVO stock bars as previously mentioned? I also have the internal heated grips which I would have to remove before any drilling. This all started by wanting to chrome everything on the bars. I got the slipstream scheme heated hand grips and discovered they were externally wired, went to Harley and I had to buy the CVO grips. Internal wired grips are not offered unless its a CVO. Go figure. Got the new grips coming but I wanted to get rid of the switch control wires as well. It almost sounds quicker and easier to get the CVO bars already drilled.
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