Video of ignition switch removal

[♥Amanda♥]

I have removed my ignition switch several times with no problems, but I didn't do it exactly like that. Problem is I don't remember how I did do it!!!! GREAT POST!

 

[Loofster]

Very Kool! Worked just as described. Had no idea that was possible! Thanks for the post!

 

[MUCK]

Very nice Vid and very helpful. Thanks

 

[LINDSAY HEMNES]

A few questions about making the tool:

1. What size copper tubing was used?

2. Is the flattened part of the tubing 45

 

[IndiansLoveME]

I believe I used 1/4" copper tubing. The top bend is somewhere around 45* because any more of an angle would weaken the copper. I just bent it towards the position I wanted after I put it in the ignition hole. I have since made one out of a scrap steel strap that is 100X stronger but the copper one works just fine.

I put the video up for you guys again. I took it down because some other HD sites are claiming it as their own. I changed it up with my user name and "HD Forums" on it for the new one. I'm just waiting on the mods to okay it before I swap them out.

 

[Mommy 2 Be(Due 1/25)]

Thanks loads; you individually, and to this Forum. Can't begin to tally the hours and dollars I've saved thru the helpful posts here. I was just in the garage; gonna reposition the bars for straightening (tweaked a bit). The Service Manual said to remove the Fairing Cap first, and that section said to remove the ignition switch knob. The instructions for that were nebulous at best, so I came upstairs to search for better instructions on the Touring Forum...found this video. Yay! Now I just need to order a key from HD so I can continue.

 

[viper1651]

Glad I could help out.

 

[D4rkBu113t]

Very good vid! I have always been afraid to mess with the mysterious ignition switch. Your vid makes it very clear.

 

[XxApplePiiexX]

Nicely done. Thank you.

 

[dsjnix]

thanks for the info, save alot time and headache. this forum is great.