| Some Harley owners like to fix their own bikes, | | | | holes. Tighten the screws, in a crosswise pattern, |
| thereby saving both money and riding time. An Harley | | | | turning each screw a little at a time, until tightened. |
| Davidson can experience electrical problems at any | | | | Connect the light/key switch. |
| time, but there can be a wait for a service | | | | Place the top of the instrument console bolt in the |
| appointment at some repair shops. The most | | | | space at the top of the underside of the console. |
| common cause of electrical problems on a Harley | | | | Slide the console to the install position. Attach the |
| Davidson is the battery or the voltage regulator. | | | | fuel pump connector. Bend the clamp and insert the |
| Troubleshooting can be performed in any garage, and | | | | fuel pump connection into the main harness. |
| it saves on expensive service bills. | | | | Place the console in position on the fuel tank. Tighten |
| When an ignition switch is bad, remove the old one | | | | the nut at the top of the console to 50-90lbs. |
| and install the new ignition switch. Please note that | | | | Tighten the Phillips screw and washer that may also |
| this instruction is for an Harley with the ignition switch | | | | be present. |
| located on the tank instrument panel. Some ignition | | | | Install the bolt with a flat washer located on the rear |
| switches install on the forks of the bike. Refer to the | | | | of the fuel tank. This is on FLHRS models only. This |
| owners manual and switch manual for the model | | | | bolt needs to be tightened to 15 to 20 lbs. |
| specific instruction. | | | | Install the new cable strap that came with the |
| Make sure you gather all the tools that will be | | | | ignition. Place the cable strap into a hole on the left |
| needed to do the job. These include, a torque | | | | of the frame. Capture the main wiring harness, |
| wrench, the ignition switch, the owners manual for | | | | instrument console connector, and the fuel vent tube |
| the bike, a Phillips screwdriver. | | | | in the cable strap. Tighten the cable strap. Cut off |
| Take the new Harley ignition switch and place it on | | | | any excess cable strap and discard. |
| the console, where the old one was located. Line up | | | | Place the battery cable bolt through the battery |
| the screw holes. | | | | negative cable terminal and tighten to 60-90lbs. |
| Insert the 4 screws and get them started in their | | | | Install the seat and test the ignition. |