$24,999 Brake Switch!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 355
Likes: 5
From: Pa.
47,400 miles on my '09 Street Glide and the brake switch finally crapped out. I could care less if the brake light stayed on, but I really miss the cruise control!!
So, I hop on the bike and head to my local Dallas HD. I buy a switch (yes, I know there is a recall...but I ain't waiting for them when I can do the work myself) and walk around a bit. While walking around, I get a text from my GF:
"whatcha doin?"
"Walking around Harley. had to buy a new brake switch"
"ok, pick a pretty color"
So, when you get a text like that, you do what every man SHOULD do....come home with a new bike! So, 3 hours later, me and my new brake switch, attached to a 2013 Ultra Limited, were on the way home!
So, I hop on the bike and head to my local Dallas HD. I buy a switch (yes, I know there is a recall...but I ain't waiting for them when I can do the work myself) and walk around a bit. While walking around, I get a text from my GF:
"whatcha doin?"
"Walking around Harley. had to buy a new brake switch"
"ok, pick a pretty color"
So, when you get a text like that, you do what every man SHOULD do....come home with a new bike! So, 3 hours later, me and my new brake switch, attached to a 2013 Ultra Limited, were on the way home!
You may want to check the HD pricing at your dealership! haha
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 823
Likes: 3
From: Chicago Burbs
Any idea what the part number was? I priced it at lake shore and with 20% off it was right under 50 bucks so my dealer matched the price. I dont have my part number with me but will check it out. Sorry to hijack, enjoy the new bike.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,034
Likes: 128
Everyone knows that black is the fastest color out there.
It is at the house, I can look later. It was for a 2009 SG though, so I am sure it should be the same one
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Sounds like my first bike purchase. After leaving the proper number of hints at the dinner table and strategically placed brochures, with interest rates and payment estimates written on them, I say "what do you think about a bike?" she replies "do whatever you think is right". Well, the rest is somewhat contested history and she rides now too. ;->
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Mark