From: | john dutra | e-mail: | JMDUTRA-A-LIVE.COM |
Subject: | RE: RE: RE: RE: hummer electrical | Date: | Thu May 19 23:01:31 2016 |
Response to: | 21249 |
O.K. Patrick, as Dave states below the switch to the left controls the headlight. As for starting, we're basically back to the old internal combustion rule of spark, fuel and compression those three and an unrestricted source of air and there really is nothing left to keep it from starting. Check those things if any one is not present fix it fire it and ride it. P.S. Should be a good strong spark ! ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- The switch to the left of the headlight is the headlight dimmer switch. It is 3-position: Dim, Off, Bright. The headlight will not function unless the bike is running, since there is no battery... This switch, especially with the original knurled chrome knob, is a bit rare. It also fits early Sportsters. So take good care of it... Dave ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- John thanks for the info , i found the kill switch , thank-you . i understand the dry kick method and cracking the throttle as you give that compressed kick ...... i tried all that and still no start . i am confused about the switch mentioned since it seems to be a 2 way switch by the left side of headlight . which posistion is it to be for the engine and brake versus the headlight and back light ect.? or does it matter ? i tried both posistions of course / and still no luck i am close to getting there / i know it/ do you have to retard the magneto in any way to start? i did buy a new superglide in 1996 special order out of milwaukee harley plant drove it 12 years and got married ...you know the rest yes i sold the bike for a camper / family ...live in milwaukee got some old pics of me and Willie G. with vintage bikes back in the late 70's i will post the hummer and some pic's of willie g before he even went to sturgis ....gotta get this scooter going first / no real hurry since it is a show bike , and my new babie . gotta do it right ! my history is born in milwaukee . drove dads hummer bought a sprint and superglide. got the hummer back and will be arround here. {website} thanks for all your help keep in touch ..harley rallies and all i could come in handy ! patrick. |
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