How to Wire a Harley-Davidson Sportster Chopper | Ultima Ignition Module and Simple Wiring Diagram

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Does anyone want a version of this wiring kit built to run blinkers? And what you you be willing to pay for such a kit? We're considering developing this and would like to know the amount of interest.

[@darrincoomer40]

Wow this is the best how to video I’ve seen in a long time it’s nearly impossible to find useful information now especially a quick fix that is out of the realm of factory specs.. Big politics and snowflakes has ruined the google search engine… I’m so grateful for this video you are the MAN

[@foxchase1993]

If it’s feasible for you guys to make a few and put em on your site, I’d just make some and see how they sell, I’d pay 50$ for it.

[@CODY3DTECH]

Thanks for the video love the Hardtail kit my bikes running good I need to do this now ❤

[@jasonthompson8284]

I'd be interested, but I'm not sure what it's worth !

[@johnscherler2037]

maybe a quick vid with the tach and vose with the blinkers, are the kits made to order or in stock?

[@chopslut]

FINALLY! There are ZERO how-to bare bones wiring videos on here. Congratulations and TYSM for this, guys. Literally a god send for those of us who would like to know if we're doing it right and how-to. I can't thank you enough for this. Only thing missing is a momentary start button and kill switch, just for fun..

[@ChodeSmash]

This video needs 1M likes.. My 883 has been DOA for 2 years because of a wiring issue a local Prescott, AZ shop couldn't or didn't want to figure out. I'll post a clip of me riding by that shop when shes back in order. THANK YOU for the detail here. Amazing.

[@outlawofga]

As I read your comment/story something hit me. First off, I'm sorry your bike has been sidelined so long. I too know how it is to find people who are knowledgeable and fair on thier work. With that being said, I have been a drag racer most of my life. ( 47 years). And it was hard to find people who would help and not rob me. After a few bad results. I decided if I was gonna have to wait till whenever they decided to work on my stuff. And with no guarantee on anything because it was a " Race Car".... I would just study and learn how to do stuff myself. And I did, I now have a machine shop and have/run a Blown Alcohol Dragster. I said that to say this. It sounds like you have a business potential in your area. Start small and it will come . You'll have fun making money doing something you love. If you had to wait, soo have others. !! Take advantage of a good situation my friend. May you be blessed in all that you do. 💯 👍

[@tugboat66]

Finally, someone who has a talent for teaching. That was awesome!!!!

[@mickey-eq5vw]

that was incredible! i watched tons of wiring vids no one layed it down like that, all my questions answered.. Thank you

[@jensenfrench6275]

This video was amazing. Thanks for showing how to do it without the harness, not any videos like that out there. Worked really stripping my 93 Sportster down to the bare bones.

[@jimmygannon4434]

This guy could teach anything. The videos for this build are fantastic.

[@maduramahendra7319]

Thanks for the patient teaching.from 🇱🇰 SL. ✌️

[@444420keith]

Best tutorial I've seen. Thanks for making this so straight forward and stress free. Im installing on an old dyna with the evo

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

i been waiting on a video with detailed explanation of the wiring, I picked up a 1988 Sporty 1200 and found out that somebody got into the wiring and made a freakin mess out of the wiring. Now it's time i tackle it and clean it up keep these types of videos coming they rock! 👍

[@FernandezCycles]

Been looking for a video on this level of detail. I’ve current got my CID box and my fuses zip tied to the frame rail like a champ after I hardtailed my bike. I’m all motivated to clean it up now!

[@trigghalver]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you!

[@gabers1]

Huge thanks fellas. This has been the most daunting part of my chopper build. This makes it easy and to the point

[@bee2333]

Wow. So i have a kit called Sportster Treatment Wiring kit. Its snipping wires and plugging. But yours is very detailed

[@Carboneye7]

This is a great tutorial Really helped me decide what to do with my build. (Following behind some hacks)

[@EvoKnievel-bh4rr]

Just ordered the harness and a couple other goodies. Had to grab the Ultima and a couple other things elsewhere cause you’re out of stock. This video was super informative. About to order your hardtail kit and get after it. Thanks!

[@rickbilbrey3235]

Very clear and thorough!

[@DEATHMETALCYCLE]

Do one with a dual fire coil and stock ignition. Thats the set up everyone is going to have

[@TheRockerzee]

you are the best man ,exactly what i was looking for yo

[@joshuawaters151]

Best wiring video on KZbin!!!!!!!

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Thank you!

[@joshuawaters151]

I just want to come up and have a beer with y’all lol

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@joshuawaters151 Haha please do🤘

[@shamusokingsley2412]

Excellent video, thank you so much guys!

[@WayneSpiers]

It was a very good video very detailed.I learned a lot thanks

[@Donny.C.wlWilliams]

Thanks this is A big help and I'm headed over to the store

[@loosescrew9438]

I would like to see the same process on an early 70's Iron Head.

[@kct9967]

I loved using the little Ultima module that was just a little bit bigger than a Zippo lighter for stripped down choppers , wondering if they still carry them🤔

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Not sure, we don't sell anything like that from them and we didn't find one in their catalog

[@xidegel4494]

New to the channel, Cheers from Austin Texas.

[@robertwakefield-zz6dj]

You know what your doing and Thanks to Throttle Addiction I do to. Thank you PLOWBOY

[@markaraiza6692]

Good tutorial Keep them coming

[@blackedoutgst]

Great information.

[@randyfritz7288]

Iam trying to wire a 89 ultra classic Electric glide can you please show me a video thanks Mr Randy fritz

[@MrGod774]

Thank you! I can move forward now. KZbin University for the win.

[@alexcapponi2517]

hi, i'm trying to follow this guide. at 9:30 the second connector of the regulator cuts it from the original wiring and welds it to bring it to the 30Amp relay. but the connector has two wires... why do you bring only one?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

The second wire in the connector is the ground wire so it can just be grounded to the frame. The regulator on our bike only had one wire. That's why ours is different from yours. It varies between model years.

[@mickey-eq5vw]

would like to see a video how to shitcan stock housing on the bars, using all stock wiring

[@phillipfenderk.o.f.a1876]

Excellent job. Thanks for the help, any ideas when the wiring harness kit will be back in stock?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

We're hoping to get some more made up and available by the end of next week, thanks for watching!

[@raoulduke2654]

Another amazing video boys!

[@rasmusdygarp7549]

Great video 🙌 can I use these basic on my 94 Evo softail? I have the Dyna 2000i but guess it's basically the same.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Yep! It should be very similar. Except for small details like the color of the wires everything covered in the video will be applicable to a '94 Softail running the Dyna 2000 ignition. Also, the wiring harness in the video is specifically designed for Sportster choppers running our hardtail kit so some of the wire lengths might be off if you plan on using that.

[@jesseterry6461]

thank you so much, this video was so helpful

[@jesseterry6461]

I literally emptied out my cart at tc bros and spent like 500 bucks with you guys instead. this is how modern customer service is done

[@MarkHesbrook-p5i]

I want the kit your putting on along with installation directions

[@gbftats07]

Great video! thank you.

[@joeg5400]

Awesome video

[@foxchase1993]

Awesome tutorial bro! If I could request anything, could you guys do a simplified tutorial on how to hook up rear signals on a chopper build? My state requires them.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Thanks for the feedback! We are seriously considering developing a harness to be used with blinkers. I don't have a release date for that but it's on our list of video topics!

[@foxchase1993]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo if you do release that could it be incorporated with your original harness? I’ve got that one.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@foxchase1993 Yep, the blinkers harness would be separate from our original harness and just used to run blinkers. Both harnesses could be used together.

[@ursa2565]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo Would you have it be just for rear blinkers? Or would you have an option in there for both front and rear? IF you could get both with a simplified harness, I would be the first to buy it!

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@ursa2565 Yep! We would make it for both front and rear blinkers.

[@petermurdoch3001]

I thought of doing this on Road Kings, turning modern Road Kings in 1958 FLH, using FLH kits

[@CaseyJohnston-fk6bi]

Great video

[@robertglmn]

Hi I am getting ready to hook up my Ultima single fire kit and wanted to make sure I have the right wires hooked up to the proper connections, but after watching the video it show's that the wire for the FRONT is the blue wire ( 23:47 ) and when you go to time 34:09 it say's the blue wire is the REAR cylinder what is the blue wire for front or rear?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Front wire is blue, rear wire is pink

[@TheDorkKnight23]

I have a 2013 sporty that I want to chop and do a carb conversion to eliminate the EFI system. This would still work if I understand correctly?

[@Tempo-x3h]

Following. Wanting to do the same thing.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

So unfortunately this specific harness won't work for that modification. It's very purpose built for the ignition setup in the video for '03 and earlier Sportsters. However, we are currently developing a harness for fuel injected Sportsters to help with that exact modification. I'd recommend signing up for our newsletter at www.throttleaddiction.com/ or follow us on instagram to know when that product drops. I'd say we're still a few months out at this point. I'll also try to remember to update this thread when we launch that.

[@connortimmerman7368]

I would be extremely interested in getting the front and rear blinker kit as well. I have a 1980 sportster, my question is would wiring up the generator be different than the stator in this video? Thanks guys.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

No, it would be similar. plug your generator into your RR, then run your red wire from your RR back to the 30A breaker. We are definitely getting some interest on the blinker kit. We will see what we can come up with!

[@bennygregory2629]

Does u have two wires connected to one fitting to go into the banjo brake switch for taillights and the brake lights

[@arthurhudgens8213]

Your the best man!! This is just what ive been looking for..im converting a 2017 883 to carburetor and stripping all the wireing off and making it bare bones simple for reliability on the road ..what type of simple ignition system do you recommend my bike uses the crank angle sensor to trip the ignition system not the older nose cone set up style..any advice would be greatly appreciated 👍👍👍👍👍. I just sub

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Thanks! Unfortunately we don't have a simple ignition solution at this time, but we are working on getting a late model Sportster in the shop to develop one. Stay tuned as we'll definitely post a video if we can create one for those bikes

[@arthurhudgens8213]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo thanks bro I guarantee it would be a fast moving product.

[@faisalalzidjali5573]

hey there , want to insta it on a 2001 sportster sport , that specific mode has a 4 spark plugs head so wanted to know wil i need to change the ignition module and coil for it to work or i can use the stock ones and if not what is a solution to run this wiring kit on a four spark plugs head

[@86erprospect]

What if I do want to run voes vacuum switch and attack? Where is the attack located and how would I connect it? What are pros and cons and is there anything i can use as a reference to connect the ignition module to these if I want to consider it? I’m a newby so a thorough breakdown is super appreciated!

[@86erprospect]

Extending on this, what is the “attack” (where green wire connects from ignition module), what’s the purpose? Where is it found? Having a hard time figuring this out online….. thanks to anyone that can step in and explain!

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@86erprospect So I think by "Attack" you mean "a Tach", that's short for Tachometer. Sorry I probably only called it a Tach in the video I see how that could be confusing. The Tachometer is your RPM gauge on the dashboard. If you want to run a tachometer that connects to the Ultima ignition with a green wire that comes off the Ultima module to the pink tach wire that should already be on your bike. For VOES that is the same where the Ultima module comes with a violet wire that would attach to the violet VOES wire on your bike. If you dm us on instagram with this same question I can send you a photo of that wiring diagram if it would be helpful.

[@EarlPote]

Why doesnt the kit come with the extended battery cable? Ready to wire it tomorrow and now i gotta order that 🤦‍♂️

[@jovanycuesta5258]

d you need to have the new ignition kit in order to not run the ICM?

[@harleylunsford4731]

Tysm. I let my bike sit for 5 years because I put the jumper on the battery side of the breaker.

[@stdavis22]

So do you have to use the ultima? or does your harness work with the stock stuff?

[@MegaBruceC]

The only thing I like about the '04 and newer engine is the fact that you don't need to time the damn thing!!!!

[@mahmoodismaeel2888]

Can I use just the wire harness for a big twin chopper project? My wiring diagram is exactly similar to this one. Appreciate your kind help and support.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Yep! This harness can be adapted to work on most choppers.

[@mahmoodismaeel2888]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo thanks guys! Thats awesome. When will it be back in stock?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@mahmoodismaeel2888 we make a new batch every couple weeks so probably by the end of the month. I would strongly recommend signing up for email restock alerts for them though since they tend to sell out pretty quickly every time we restock.

[@mahmoodismaeel2888]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo okay great! Done👍🏻

[@ricwatson5472]

So we used this to build my bike and all worked out…now I moved to a state that requires turn signals and a horn…do you all have a kit to add these safety inspection items?

[@TheCAVEMAN1962]

We've got a 99 Sportster that were trying to clean up we put a lowering kit on it front and back we want to clean up all the wiring on the back it has a lot of it going on the handlebars and down to Backbone of the frame I want to simplify it I'm wondering if you guys sell a wiring kit

[@raybrensike42]

Just received mine now. Did not come with instructions, so here I am again, to write stuff down. What is the torque on the bolt that holds the cup?

[@RobertLee-w4z]

Not a shit ton. Given the size of the bolt snug it and give a quarter turn

[@daltonapache2967]

so how are you running a recharge circuit to the battery

[@kennethjoshua3325]

I switched to a single fire ignition and it didn't have a green wire for my tach, so how do I get my tach working again on 1997 dyna lowrider?

[@BlakeCannon-zs3zm]

I have 2015 Sportster 883 can i do this to get my bike running

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

I have a 95 BADBOY... SOFTAIL... WILL THIS HARNESS WORK ON IT? I WOULD JUST NEED TO GROUND THE REAR FENDER?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

This harness could be adapted to work on it, but you probably want our Big Twin chopper wiring harness, here's a video on installing that one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIfMlp54eNmkn68si=LfMf5lTjpo13lOqe

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo thanks, I believe that is what I ordered

[@crippledwizard666]

I know alpt of aftermarket ignition modules need a mechanical advance unit aswell for some sportsters does this kit need that?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

No it has a built in electrical advance

[@docroe4965]

may seem like a dumb question but im a noob here and just sending it (did my first ever fluid change on a vehicle level type of noob on this bike 3 days ago) on my customizing my bike. 1) im not hardtailing my bike atleast for now. 2) how does the brake light work im having to replace the original brake liine due to an accident do i just get a banjo fitting that goes from the master cylinder to the rear brake and have this bolt into it? and my final question is do i NEED the ultima kit to have this wiring kit work? or is that a nice upgrade?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

1) It can be modified to work on a stock sportster, some of the wire links will need too be adjusted. 2) The break switch replaces your stock banjo bolt. 3) You do not need the Ultima ignition, however the harness is designed around it for a cleaner install.

[@Rickvales]

When you guys gonna make up some more of those wiring harness

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

We should have some back in stock early next week. If you haven't already I'd recommend signing up for the email stock alerts on this product since we've had a lot of interest and right now they're selling as fast as we can make them. Here's the link: www.throttleaddiction.com/deluxe-evolution-sportster-hardtail-wiring-harness-1986-2003/

[@leroyshackelford2935]

I take it this kit will still work with a stock frame? Some wires just may have excess length?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Yes it will work with a stock frame, some wire lengths may need adjusting

[@jessekendall6229]

So what wires go to the coil if you only have 2 connectors off the coil?

[@alexandererickson7776]

Yeah, I have dual spark coil as well.

[@gavincarrico7126]

Please do some more stuff on 04 greater

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

We're in the process of developing a harness for 04 and up, stay tuned!

[@jeffmckinney4143]

Do you have a limited wiring harness for a 2009 1200 custom I am building a hardtail and I want to get rid of all the wiring except for what I need can you help me

[@davidbenson1242]

Sick. I had a bike stolen 2 years ago and I just got it back. Meth heads fucked it up, so now I’m redoing the wiring. What is the gage on the jumper wire? Is that 16 as well?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

The jumper wire is 12 gauge👍

[@mattlong212]

How is the timing affected by eliminating the voes? Is the dynamic timing procedure different?

[@Ex3t3r]

When configuring the ignition switches I noticed that you set the VOES to 'OFF' is that because this model does not have one fitted as stock? My 1991 FLHS EVO model does so I assume that needs to bet to set to 'On' ? Also would you recommend carrying out Dynamic timing as well as opposed to just Static timing as you felt it unnecessary to do so with this bike as this is further evidence this has no VOES fitted or can I just as you have demonstrated leave this element of work well alone and just settle for for the Static timing instead?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Ours also came with VOES, we just chose to eliminate it. In the Ultima instructions it says to set Switch 1 to OFF whether you are using VOES or not using VOES. The only time you set Switch 1 to ON is on nitrous or turbo equipped bikes. You certainly can dynamic time the bike to further dial it in, but we generally just static time and call it good enough. We'll only dynamic time if we notice an issue while it's running after static timing.

[@bee2333]

How true is it that ultima curves are more aggressive and potentially damaging to the motor compared to the Dynatek2000i?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

The Ultima ignition is made by dynatek and to our understanding has the same curves.

[@skooterbumm]

Im sure this harness could be adapted to about any chopper?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Pretty much, as long as the bike you're working on has a similar charging system and starting system this harness can be adapted to work on it

[@jeremyfelix6261]

So no front brake tail light? Just rear??

[@markoutten7353]

Where can I purchase the harness you have demostrated?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

www.throttleaddiction.com/products/evolution-sportster-hardtail-wiring-harness-kit-1986-2003?_pos=1&_sid=7248d806c&_ss=r

[@Rianwmeeks]

How much of this can I do if I haven’t done the hardtail conversion yet?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

It can be adapted to fit a stock Sportster, but some of the wire links will need to be adjusted.

[@smartmeter121]

what year was this sportster?

[@DevinBullard-z2z]

Will this wiring harness work with factory ignition coil and pickup. I have already deleted vose and tach

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Yes it can be adapted to work with O.E.M. ignition

[@tristenmarkle651]

How different would The stator connection to the regulator on a 1986 sportster be

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

It should be the same, it's a two pin connector, it might look a bit different but basically the same

[@donbeaubien2372]

Does your kit come with the coil, and ignition module? Thanks

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

The Ultima kit includes the coil and ignition module, so if you want to follow our exact set up in this video you'd be buying the Ultima ignition kit (SKU: 4026) and our Sportster wiring harness (SKU: 4077). Here are the links; Ultima Ignition kit: www.throttleaddiction.com/ultima-single-fire-programmable-ignition-kit-big-twin-xl/ Sportster Harness: www.throttleaddiction.com/deluxe-evolution-sportster-hardtail-wiring-harness-kit-1986-2003/

[@jaygalvan1585]

Will this work for a hd nightster 2010???

[@davidv615]

How similar would the process be without the new ignition module?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

The harness will still work and the process is similar, but you will need to retrofit it to the original ignition components. That will vary a lot depending on which year Sportster you've got

[@rmcfar8818]

Why Single fire vs Dual fire? and why no VOES?

[@dylanclingenpeel5446]

what was the reason to remove the scremaing eagle other than having to order extra instead usning whats there

[@kennethjoshua3325]

That screaming eagle was probably dual fire.

[@kjrebuilds]

Please make a hardness for a 84-85 ironhead sportster please

[@quietdavid]

If I’m keeping my speedo but don’t have a tacho would I keep the green wire still?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

If you're talking about the green wire coming off the Ultima ignition then no, you would not need that wire in order to run your speedometer

[@quietdavid]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo sick I appreciate the quick response thank you guys!

[@beesting987]

How could you incorporate a kill switch? Just put it between the key switch A and the + on the coil?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Yep! Thank would work

[@Horrented]

i have a 2001 1200 sportster custom and also own the manual. the manual shows that i should be dynamically timing it until the 2 DOTS come into the center of the timing window. is this the same 2 Dots that should be used for Static timing ? no matter how many times i can get that vertical line to show, the ignition module never lights up but will light up when the 2 dots are in the center. curious to hear your take on this. i would really appreciate it

[@Horrented]

module im using is the ultima 53-644

[@Horrented]

UPDATE: scratch what I said I was not on the compression TDC. I forgot to slowly check how high up the piston reaches after my finger gets pushed out by the air lol . Solid vertical line was there after. All is well

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@Horrented Awesome glad to hear you got it sorted🤘

[@Horrented]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo one thing I was curious about was if we need to run premium gas after installing this module given the more aggressive curves .

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

@@Horrented Ultima doesn't say anywhere that it's required after installing the module so it's not necessary. We generally just run premium all the time though since gas mileage on bikes is so good and gummed-up carbs are so annoying haha.

[@papabox04]

Possible to do this with inline fuses rather than the circuit breaker? Also, I plan on running a no keyed push button start. As long as I have an ON/OFF switch for the ignition, I am thinking it should be fine. Am I delusional?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Yep that sounds like it'll work, nothing jumps out at us that would be a problem in that scenario.

[@papabox04]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo Fanfuckingtastic. Thanks friends.

[@babyfacecase]

Anyone know what the factory wires are coming from the keyswitch. 03 sportster, I got solid red, red/white, red/black. Looks like 12 gauge wire.

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Red=Main power into ignition; Red/white=On in ACC and Ignition; red/black=On in Ignition

[@babyfacecase]

@@ThrottleAddictionCo thanks guys!

[@andrewbull3537]

This maybe a stupid question ...but do you know how i can junk half of the wiring of a 2019 royal enfield interceptor, junk the abs and run normal brakes !!!!! , cos the enfield is a great bike but ....to much wiring !!!! Thanks in advance.

[@darrellayton8601]

Thanks bro so much

[@fredcarter7003]

Do a wiring job on a 1988 softail custom

[@babyfacecase]

Can anyone tell me which wires (blue and white) go to which cylinders on the coil

[@kennethjoshua3325]

White is hot, it doesn't go to any cylinder, it goes in the middle of the coil

[@kennethjoshua3325]

Blue rear, pink front

[@Jaywith1y]

Anyone having issues with motor mount bolts behind the ignition ?

[@MontydDurand]

I need to see Screaming -Eagle egnision box

[@Hunterd70]

Can I use this harness on an 83 ironhead?

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

You can but our harness is designed for Evo motors so you would need to address the different charging system of an Ironhead, it would take a bit of modifying for it to work

[@thegavin000]

Make more banjo pressure switches

[@devissabatini747]

Su quale sito posso ordinare tutto l'occorrente per l'impianto elettrico

[@ThrottleAddictionCo]

Wiring harness: www.throttleaddiction.com/products/evolution-sportster-hardtail-wiring-harness-kit-1986-2003?_pos=1&_sid=c030aea6b&_ss=r Programmable Ignition: www.throttleaddiction.com/products/ultima-single-fire-programmable-ignition-kit-big-twin-xl?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=ee8072512&pr_rec_pid=7188114997305&pr_ref_pid=7188143996985&pr_seq=uniform All electrical parts: www.throttleaddiction.com/collections/electrical-5