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Assuming stock configuration the violet/white wire is hooked to the VOES and the appropriate wire is grounded to the chassis. Ensure you have appropriate VOES for your style bike. A VOES set up for a light bike if installed on a bagger could potentially cause it to run advanced under load, which could cause predetonation (very harmful/destructive to engine). Hope this helps. Google Harley VOES and you'll find similar information. FYI the bike will operate in a normally retarded condition without input from the VOES. At high vacuum, such as when in cruising and not under load, the VOES will advance the spark, which will improve gas mileage. Certain aftermarket ignitions dispense with the VOES.
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What does the voes switch on a 1994 Harley Davidson flht control?
What is the Vacuum Operated Electrical Switch (VOES)? What does it do and why is it there? All Harley Davidson motorcycle carbureted models since the 1984 model year have used the VOES to improve throttle response, increase MPG, and meet EPA requirements for emissions. The VOES is a motorcycle part described as a vacuum ignition retard device. That is, under low vacuum conditions the switch is open and has no effect on ignition timing. Under high vacuum, the switch closes and advances ignition timing. Essentially, the VOES is like the vacuum advance in older type automotive distributors. The VOES is a normally open vacuum operated switch that closes under 3-5" of vacuum. The switch is connected to a lead from the ignition module. Under high vacuum, 3-5 inches or higher, the switch closes. A lead from the switch to ground closes a circuit in the ignition module. This circuit advances the timing of the spark. The advance increases throttle response and decrease fuel consumption and emissions. The vacuum hose is usually connected to a port on the carburetor or intake manifold depending on motorcycle year and carburetor. There are several different VOES switches used the mounting bracket style and operating vacuum being the main differences. The FLHT models have a different vacuum range than the other models. However, just about any VOES can be adapted for use by adjusting the point at which the switch closes. The point at which the switch closes. The switches can be adjusted by removing the potted plug and adjusting the setscrew. You will need an accurate vacuum gauge and vacuum hand pump. We have been able to set the operating point as low as 2 inches and as high as 7 inches. Why would you want a VOES? We have experimented with converting 1972 and later ignitions from points to electronic ignition. We have used Dyna 'S' conversions for H-D's. We have used Crane, Compufire, Spyke and other Harley Davidson conversion kits. With some of these such as the Dyna 'S', you still have to use the mechanical advance system. This requires service and routine maintenance. Others work very well having digital advances and provisions for a VOES switch. We experimented with installing a VOES in a 1983 FX and found we have improved throttle response and better mileage. We also routinely install the VOES in custom built Harley Davidsons and even our own Kenny Boyce framed Harley FXR's use VOES with a Crane HI4 module. During Dyno runs, we found that part throttle roll on power was increased as was throttle response. We believe that most street ridden Harley Davidson motorcycles will benefit from a VOES. For racing applications or supercharged, turbo-charged or bikes using Nitrous Oxide, we do not recommend using a VOES. This is due to the possibility of a sudden timing change causing a backfire which can be a bad thing under these conditions! Source: http://www.directparts.com/static/articles/harleyvoes.html
Hot wire a Harley Davidson?
Run a toggle switch from battery to ign. side of ign. switch.
Voes etes mon amour voes etes ma vie voes etes mon tout?
First of all it's vous! not voes! It means "you are my love, my life, my everything.
How do you know if the VOES is working propperly on your 1998 harley Davidson?
If you remove the VOES, you can use a multimeter to test a charge across the terminals. When 0 pressure applied to the vacuum port, the resistance should be infinite. Once the correct amount is applied, resistance should fall to near zero. Caution should be used, since adding too much suction to the vac port can damage the VOES.
What does jae ne voes se pas mean?
jae is not only voes
What actors and actresses appeared in Switch on a Harley Davidson with HPM - 2006?
The cast of Switch on a Harley Davidson with HPM - 2006 includes: Bobey Taleb as Fat Boy Harley
Can you by pass the AC pressure switch?
If it is a 2-wire switch- yes If it is a 3-wire switch- no
What could be causing the head lights on a 2002 harley Davidson to not work?
bad relay, bad switch, headlamp bulb is faulty, an improperly grounded wire. You didn't specify as to which model you have...
Why would a 2003 1200 custom Harley Davidson have spark knock under load?
When the machine is under load, the machine is supposed to automatically retard the engine spark (or do I have that backwards? Anyway...) A common problem for your symptoms is either a bad VOES (Vacuum Operated Electric Switch) or a bad Ignition Module. Here's the skinny. The VOES is connected to the carb by a black rubber tube. When you are wailing on the throttle, the vacuum in the carb goes up, which sucks on the VOES. The VOES detects this sucking, and tells the ignition module to change the spark advance to eliminate the knocking. So, to diagnose this you'll need to test the VOES to see if it is switching correctly (covered in the Service Manual). If it is working correctly, you'll need to check the carb to make sure the port for the vac tube is ok, which it probably is, since that vacuum tube also opens the vacuum operated fuel petcock. If both of those pan out, it looks like you may need a new ignition module.
You want to wire a switch to a 120V 1440W Popcorn Popper Plug is not polarized plus - which lead do you wire switch to?
Wire the switch to the hot/black lead.
Light switch has 4 wire colors red and white and green and black which is the hot wire?
You have a 3 way switch. Your black wire is the hot wire. Your green wire is the ground wire. Your red and white wires go to the light and other switch. You should have gotten a wiring diagram with your switch.
How does a double pole switch work?
A switch is inserted in series with a single wire. When the switch is on, it is as if the wire had not been opened to insert the switch. When the switch is off the wire is open and no current can flow. All a double pole switch does is allows you to switch two separate wires at the same time with the same switch action. A single pole switch just switches one wire.
