How do you check a ignition switch on a Harley Davidson?

How do you check a ignition switch on a Harley Davidson?

Remove the dash and turn it upside down and take a look at the switch . Is the harness plugged into the switch ? it’s a 3 wire connector . Test for voltage at the red wire , it should read battery volts .

Where is the key on a Harley?

Actually, Harleys don’t use keys. To start the bike just flip-up that little chrome cover on top of the gas tank.

Can you start bike without key?

If you don’t have a key for what I’m assuming to be your bike, then the best thing you can do to start it would be – to climb on, make sure your helmet is on properly, then put your feet on the pedals, and begin the reciprocating motion of pushing one foot down while the other raises, switch, repeat.

What should I do if I lost my bike key?

If the keys are lost, you can always take your bike to a nearby dealership and they will replace your Lock Set after having verified your ownership.

Can a bike run without a CDI?

Yes, you can with a mechanical unit. But customizing one will take lots of time and effort. It might be even more costly to custom build one as the CDI on the market shelf is mass produced one hence efficiently produced. That will keep it’s price reasonably low.

Can I bypass my CDI?

A capacitor discharge ignition box (CDI) box is used in motorcycles, turbine-powered aircraft, outboard motors, and some cars. You can temporarily bypass a CDI box for troubleshooting purposes. Thus, it’s unable to store enough voltage to keep the engine running.

How do I know if my CDI box is bad?

Symptoms could include misfiring, dead cylinders, backfiring, bizarre tach behavior, and countless other things related to how your engine’s running. The problem may get worse as the bike warms up. It might not even hold low revs at all.

How do I bypass gy6 CDI?

Follow the following directions to effectively bypass your CDI box by carrying out an ignition coil resistance test (“bench test”).

1. Clear Your Bench.
2. Remove the CDI Box.
3. Check the Resistance Specifications.
4. Measure the Primary Coil Resistance.
5. Measure the Secondary Coil Resistance.
6. Compare the Readings.

What happens if CDI goes bad?

The CDI is not easy to diagnose because the observable symptoms of a faulty CDI box can lead to different directions. Sometimes, a bad CDI does not cause sparks at all. Again, when a CDI box is about to go bad, it can lead to misfires, issues with starting, rough running or even stall the motor.

Will any CDI work?

Because ignition characteristics (particularly timing) vary widely across vehicle models, there’s no one CDI box that can cover them all. The CDI must be matched to the engine that’s being worked on. The CDI boxes in these systems are not interchangeable.

How do you know if a stator is bad?

The most obvious symptoms of a bad motorcycle stator include no spark, weak spark, or intermittent spark (also known as misfiring). Hard starts and a poorly running engine can also be clues that your stator needs to be rebuilt or replaced.