Ing. Switch
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: B'ham, Al.
Ing. Switch
Has anyone ever tried to replace the ing. switch withthe chrome one that allows it to be turned on & off without a key? The kind like the ones on the tank of a FLSTC. Sure would be easier. Just wondering if there's room to mount it, etc.
RR
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,022
Likes: 3
From: Hudson Valley- NY
RE: Ing. Switch
What kind of bike are you looking to install the Softail type switch on? If it's on a Dyna, I would guess that the additional hassle of wiring the thing up, running the wires, drilling and futzing with the switch mount problems, etc. would far outweigh any slight benefit. Besides, half of the bikes with that type of ignition are never locked so it's that's much easier to start it up and ride it away (without your permission).
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: B'ham, Al.
RE: Ing. Switch
Yes, on a Dyna FXDX. Couple of things got me thinking about it. 1st, the dang key is often difficult to get lined up to go into the switch. If you could just turnthe switch w/o a key it would be much simpler. For security, you could add an RFI starter relay like the Dog Tag or such. Wiring's already there. Just wondering about room for the switch, etc.
RR
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,187
Likes: 0
From: DFW
RE: Ing. Switch
I was just reading about this on the V-Twin Forum. Apparently this mod has been done repeatedly and is confirmed to work. Ignition is off a Heritage Softail (didn't say what year) and uses the same three wires as the original 06 Dyna ignition w/fork lock:
http://www.street-bob-drivers.ch/schloss.htm
http://www.street-bob-drivers.ch/schloss.htm
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,187
Likes: 0
From: DFW
RE: Ing. Switch
Wouldn't mind doing something like that to mine. For me, I think the most difficult thing might be getting that hole drilled/cut. The rest seems pretty simple (disconnect the three wires from the existing ignition and route them up and into the console. Will try to find out what year Heritage they get the switches from.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: B'ham, Al.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,187
Likes: 0
From: DFW
RE: Ing. Switch
