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[Twolanerider]

Well, with such an awesome write-up, I guess we'll forgive this little omission.

As for the shocks, I would expect to hear something end of week, or into next. I checked out the web site to try to get a clue what the offering was. I hope the work well, 'cuz they ain't too sexy looking.

That was a small beverage projection  . 

I'm assuming then it's been decided that the shocks in question are the ones with the little tank/tumor outboard of the main shock?  If so, yeap, pretty low on the sex appeal scale.  Maybe they'll work so well a rider will never even think about what it looks like though....

[Twolanerider]

Responding here to a pair of queries by PM regarding the harness.  Short answer is I don't know if it's worth the hassle to make several.  Someone needs to help me out with information here.

If the remainder of the job was just bolting parts in the saddlebag and removing/replacing the gas tank would some be more interested if they did not have to build their own wiring harness?  If so, how much is a wiring harness worth that eliminates the need to have someone else make it and probably push the entire job to a place charging an hourly labor rate?

[porthole]

Each of the switch pods is held on the fairing cap with a couple of screws.  If you're unsure about removing your ignition switch to get the fairing cap on and off check your service manual (Clymer, HD or others).  It's not difficult for 05 and prior.  It can be tricky for 06 and newer with the new igntion switch.  So be careful.  Not hard, just tricky on 06 and up.

Cover the tank. My tank was damaged at the dealer when the tech dropped the switch on the tank.

[porthole]

Don,

Seems like a lot of work and expense for little reward.




Damn you

[porthole]

Is the lock-unlock button hot all the time? Or only on run?

5 times yesterday I locked unlocked the bags what a pain.

There was a "Hot Rods" and Harleys" day in one of the towns nearby, should have entered the bike, even not clean it would have taken a trophy for what they were giving them for.

[Twolanerider]

Don,

Seems like a lot of work and expense for little reward.




Damn you

Duane, it was done for a few reasons on mine.

I liked the idea of finally filling that empty switch cap with something functional.

I didn't like all too regularly locking and unlocking the saddlebags seemingly everytime I stopped someplace

It seemed like it would be a nice convenience addition.

It was surprisingly inexpensive to do (all tolled about $275 if I remember correctly).

Harley said I couldn't do it.

No one else had it.

Harley said I couldn't do it.


Having used it for little while now the convenience factor is actually pretty nice.  Power is on only when the switch is on.  So no one can just walk up and push the button anytime.  The only downside to that is you have to more diligent (than I often was) about actually key locking the ignition switch. 

All in all it was a fun chore one weekend.  Ended up as a nice neat install and actually added a bit of convenient functionality to the bike.

A few have asked about the harness.  I ended up recently grabbing some relays at a local automotive electronics shop and ordering a bunch of terminals and connectors.  When they get here I'll have enough stuff to make up a dozen harnesses.  Will see if anyone here is still interested when I get them made and then combine them with an information packet for the job and sell the rest on eBay.

[Twolanerider]

Cover the tank. My tank was damaged at the dealer when the tech dropped the switch on the tank.

Duane, that's always a good idea of course.  In this case, however, the tank was already off.  Since wires need to be laid all the way back to the saddlebags from the fairing and they run under the tank it was easier/safer to just get it out of the way first.

[Twolanerider]

Ok, I made up four (so far) of these harnesses this morning.  Will get the rest of the dozen made up in the next couple days (what a mind numbingly boring task to do over and over again).

Four people here had said they wanted one.  Though I don't remember all four by name.  So chime in guys.  I'll list others on eBay for more $$$$ than they'll be sold here.

If you want a harness to put power saddlebag locks on your bike send $60.00 to rider@theamericanroad.us via Paypal.  That will include Priority Mail shipping.

[Bungy]

PayPal sent, Thanks Don!

Also sent a PM

[Twolanerider]

Thanks Steve.  Will get it mailed in the next couple of days.

The parts you'll need to get from Harley to complete the install are:

71764-07 switch
79156-07 Right saddlebag lock/motor/hardware kit
79163-07 Left saddlebag lock/motor/hardware kit
53986-07 locks

That part number for the saddlebag locks (tumblers) themselves is for a pair.  So just order one of that part number.  You'll need the keycode for your bike.  You'll then receive the new 07 tumbler keyed to your bike.

Zanotti's was much cheaper than anyone else for this collection of parts.  The only other part you'll need is optional.  The saddlebag liners are 88235-04 and 88236-07.  You can either run without liners, notch your old ones, or get these.  From Zanotti's they were about $55.00 a piece.

At least for now I notched out my old one.  Rebuilt around the motor box with some plastifoam material that came from Hobby Lobby.  Total cost for materials was less than $10.00.

[TNThumper]

paypal sent, thanks for all the work in figuring this out.

[Twolanerider]

paypal sent, thanks for all the work in figuring this out.

egcobra happens to have an Ultra.  For anyone doing this please note you will have one more part to add to those four part numbers listed above.

Ultras will already have all four switch locations filled.  The Screamin Eagle Ultras accommodated the new power lock switch by combining the separate cruise control and spot light switches in to one new switch.  Ultra riders will need that new switch also.

Sorry but I don't have the part number for that switch.  Ask your local parts counter for the combined cruise and spotlight switch for an 07 Screamin Eagle Electra Glide.

[Twolanerider]

Four of these harnesses will have mailed either today or tomorrow now.  I just went back through the installation part of the thread to edit for correct photos with descriptions, any errors in the first draft of the descriptions or other thigns that might not seem clear.  They should be ok for tutorial purposes now.  Should anyone have a question feel free to drop me a message.

[bgregston]

Incredible Don!! I wasn't even aware of this thread until tonight. I did the tourpak LED's and passenger headset jack relocation a couple of weeks ago because the writeups were so good I wasn't afraid to do it. This writeup even outclasses those. Thanks for all the effort. Once you teach us all how to do the paint protectors we'll have it all!!
Bret

[Twolanerider]

Incredible Don!! I wasn't even aware of this thread until tonight. I did the tourpak LED's and passenger headset jack relocation a couple of weeks ago because the writeups were so good I wasn't afraid to do it. This writeup even outclasses those. Thanks for all the effort. Once you teach us all how to do the paint protectors we'll have it all!!
Bret

Thanks Bret.  Now that I've had them on the bike for a few weeks and gotten used to the routine of using them they're actually very handy too.  I almost never kept the saddlebags locked before (good intentions to the contrary).  Now I almost always do.  And in the dark, especially on the left side, there's no longer any fumbling with keys trying to find the hole and the proper orientation to lock or unlock anymore.  It just a nice added little convenience.  Of course it's fun too on the rare occasion when someone notices the switch and says "you can't have that on that bike."