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need to wire ignition switch on 48 harley chopper

 
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need to wire ignition switch on 48 harley chopper

 

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Year: Pre-1983
Make: harley
Model: pan shovel
Engine: 74 ci

Submitted: 289 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: Motorcycle
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  steve replied 289 days and 11 hours ago.

Welcome. Thank you for choosing Just Answer.

the 1948 models were not pan-shovels.
it sounds like your bike has been modified?????

if you have specific questions about the wiring, please ask them, but for me to tell you how to wire the ignition switch to a stock bike may not be of much use.

Steve

Customer replied 289 days and 10 hours ago.

modified. switch has bat,ign, and l or acc.6 wires.1 bat,2 ign (gen &coil),3 lights stop switch,tail,head ?

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Expert:  steve replied 289 days and 10 hours ago.

are you looking for reliability or restoration?

has the bike been converted to 12v or is it still 6v?

tell me everything you can.
Steve

Customer replied 289 days and 10 hours ago.

reliability,12 v

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Expert:  steve replied 289 days and 10 hours ago.

here is a link to a 1948 wiring diagram.
http://harleyshovel.com/?page_id=983

for reliability, install a 30 amp circuit breaker between the battery and ignition switch on the red wire.

Let me know if you need more help.
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Customer replied 289 days and 9 hours ago.

sorry.5 wires.is this correct?head &tail to acc.bat to bat.coil to ign. break light switch to ign? thanls

Customer replied 289 days and 9 hours ago.

get last question?

Customer replied 289 days and 9 hours ago.

5 wires.bat,coil,brake switch,head,tail. to what terminals ?

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Expert:  steve replied 289 days and 7 hours ago.

did you look at the wiring diagram on the link?

did it help or not?

I have a manual and I can provide specific details if you need them.

Steve

Customer replied 289 days and 7 hours ago.

too many wires. I'll try and figure it out.thanks

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