How To: Wire Plus Hand Control Module EHC Removal - Page 3

toomanybikes · 10-11-2008, 02:35 AM

Jake,

thanks for all of your hard work on getting this figured out and helping Wire Plus get the modules built.

Nice job on the write up also. Gas set a high standard for how-to articles, and you met or exceeded those standards.

scubaman15 · 10-12-2008, 02:02 PM

Jake ....Great work on this !!!!!

bdmridgeback · 10-13-2008, 11:10 PM

I finally heard back from Don at Wire-Plus and I will be carrying and offering this WP-374 module on my website.

I will know more and post when I get back from Daytona Biketoberfest for sure. I have so much going on between now and then.

rhinoevans · 10-14-2008, 01:18 AM

Will this also work on the older Dogs (2002). The switches part I do not understand at all?

bdmridgeback · 10-14-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rhinoevans

Will this also work on the older Dogs (2002). The switches part I do not understand at all?

You have the Harley controls on your bike (2003 and older bikes) so this module is not needed. You could do the WP-182 module and get off a little cheaper with the same result.

Lot easier on your bike versus 2004 and newer with the HD controls.

Throttle Jockey · 10-15-2008, 03:12 PM

Jake,
That is an excellent write up! You have helped work out many kinks that will come with changing the EHC's out. Very good pictorial also i might add.
My 05ridgeback will get this upgrade when it is needed.
After reading your thread i have a question:
You mention that the barrel key ignition switch, if three position will kill all the lights. Will it kill all the lights, including brake lights or just the headlight and tail lights?

Thanks again for the write up. It's given me the confidence to proceed!

TJ

alhall88 · 10-15-2008, 07:50 PM

Ordered mine today WP-374 complete kit, ships in 1 to 2 weeks. Also asked Don about down the road if I decided that I wanted to change out my hand controls to a standard control would I need a new module and he said no all I would need to do is run a separate ground wire and a positive wire thats it.

bdmridgeback · 10-15-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Throttle Jockey

After reading your thread i have a question:
You mention that the barrel key ignition switch, if three position will kill all the lights. Will it kill all the lights, including brake lights or just the headlight and tail lights?TJ

It kills the headlight, marker lights, and plate light, not the brake lights. The brake lights are totally separate. Brake lights could be shut off by installing a relay on the input wire.

lee · 10-15-2008, 08:44 PM

I didn't even know mine could do that until Jake said about it on here - what a prick!

barhopper · 10-15-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee

I didn't even know mine could do that until Jake said about it on here - what a prick!

Throttle Jockey · 10-15-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdmridgeback

It kills the headlight, marker lights, and plate light, not the brake lights. The brake lights are totally separate. Brake lights could be shut off by installing a relay on the input wire.

Purrrrfect! Thanks Jake!

TJ

Keith S · 10-30-2008, 02:35 AM

Jake - Great work!!!!!!

Will this work on an 04? Don at Wire-Plus was not sure. Also, where did you get the wiring diagram and will we need it with final module?

bdmridgeback · 10-30-2008, 02:57 AM

The hand controls that I know of on the 2004 are the same as the 2005 seens how they are adapting the EHC over to it.

I have the 2004 & also the 2005 and up diagram. I would say it would greatly help.

As of November 16th, I have put 1000 miles on the new Wire-Plus Module with the good ol' EHC gone! No problems what so ever and smooth as glass. For the past year with the stock EHC, I have been averaging about 600-800 miles in between EHC failures for a total of, If I remember, 4 EHC's.

So, I am sure the problem is fixed and I am in for the long haul of enjoyment now!!!!

stig · 11-25-2008, 03:09 AM

do you have a part number and vendor for the sportser style switch you are using?

bdmridgeback · 11-25-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by stig

do you have a part number and vendor for the sportser style switch you are using?

This is the switch, I can get you one, but I have not decided to carry them yet. I'd make sure to get one from Drag Specialties if not from me. "Designed so your keys will not fall out in off position" is non existant I think!!! I almost had a very bad issue on my way to Daytona Biketoberfest. I left Cracker Barrel and got about two miles down the road and forgot I left my headlight in the off position and reached down to NOT find my key. After about a half hour of backtracking and finding my key in the middle of an intersection, I quickly learned that Big Dog is not the only company that has a "lost key" problem.

Make sure you buy a good one.

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10-12-2008, 02:02 PM	#32 (permalink)
scubaman15 Scubaman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 928 My Bike: 2007 BDM Chopper- 95 FXSTC. 91 FLT Geeser ride zzzz My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Jake ....Great work on this !!!!! __________________ U.S.M.C Everything's Better When Wet!

10-13-2008, 11:10 PM	#33 (permalink)
bdmridgeback My Spike's Bigger! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,515 My Bike: EHCless '05 Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	I finally heard back from Don at Wire-Plus and I will be carrying and offering this WP-374 module on my website. I will know more and post when I get back from Daytona Biketoberfest for sure. I have so much going on between now and then. __________________ - CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: *WWW.LOWDOWNCHOPSHOP.COM* Last edited by bdmridgeback : 12-23-2008 at 03:56 AM.

10-15-2008, 07:50 PM	#37 (permalink)
alhall88 UAW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Petersburg, Michigan Posts: 1,140 My Bike: 2004 Chopper DT My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Ordered mine today WP-374 complete kit, ships in 1 to 2 weeks. Also asked Don about down the road if I decided that I wanted to change out my hand controls to a standard control would I need a new module and he said no all I would need to do is run a separate ground wire and a positive wire thats it. __________________ 2004 DT Chopper 117

10-30-2008, 02:57 AM	#43 (permalink)
bdmridgeback My Spike's Bigger! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,515 My Bike: EHCless '05 Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	The hand controls that I know of on the 2004 are the same as the 2005 seens how they are adapting the EHC over to it. I have the 2004 & also the 2005 and up diagram. I would say it would greatly help. As of November 16th, I have put 1000 miles on the new Wire-Plus Module with the good ol' EHC gone! No problems what so ever and smooth as glass. For the past year with the stock EHC, I have been averaging about 600-800 miles in between EHC failures for a total of, If I remember, 4 EHC's. So, I am sure the problem is fixed and I am in for the long haul of enjoyment now!!!! __________________ - CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: *WWW.LOWDOWNCHOPSHOP.COM* Last edited by bdmridgeback : 12-23-2008 at 03:58 AM.

11-25-2008, 03:09 AM	#44 (permalink)
stig cycomutha Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49 My Bike: 2005 big dog pitbull 2008 flhx street(GEEZER)glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 0	do you have a part number and vendor for the sportser style switch you are using? __________________

10-11-2008, 02:35 AM	#31 (permalink)
toomanybikes Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 322 My Bike: 2006 Big Dog Mastiff, 2005 Harley FXDXI, 1992 Yamaha FJ1200 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Jake, thanks for all of your hard work on getting this figured out and helping Wire Plus get the modules built. Nice job on the write up also. Gas set a high standard for how-to articles, and you met or exceeded those standards.

10-14-2008, 01:18 AM	#34 (permalink)
rhinoevans Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 222 My Bike: 2002 Pitbull My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Will this also work on the older Dogs (2002). The switches part I do not understand at all?

10-15-2008, 03:12 PM	#36 (permalink)
Throttle Jockey Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 155 My Bike: 05 Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Jake, That is an excellent write up! You have helped work out many kinks that will come with changing the EHC's out. Very good pictorial also i might add. My 05ridgeback will get this upgrade when it is needed. After reading your thread i have a question: You mention that the barrel key ignition switch, if three position will kill all the lights. Will it kill all the lights, including brake lights or just the headlight and tail lights? Thanks again for the write up. It's given me the confidence to proceed! TJ

10-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#39 (permalink)
lee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 3,082 My Bike: 2005 Bulldog and 2002 HD Heritage My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	I didn't even know mine could do that until Jake said about it on here - what a prick!

10-30-2008, 02:35 AM	#42 (permalink)
Keith S Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 111 My Bike: 04 Big Dog Chopper DT My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	Jake - Great work!!!!!! Will this work on an 04? Don at Wire-Plus was not sure. Also, where did you get the wiring diagram and will we need it with final module?

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