I have a 2006 Super Glide and I've started having a problem with the ignition switch. A few weeks ago I took a trip up the Natchez Trace with some friends. When I went to leave one of the gas stations, I switched the key on and nothing happened...no lights on gauges, no fuel pump running, the start switch was dead. The first couple of times it happened I had to repeatedly switch it on and off until it finally worked. Then later that day as I was coming up to speed to get onto the interstate the bike just died and coasted to a stop. I noticed that with the switch on, if I wiggle the key I loose power.

So, apparently something is loosing contact or maybe the switch is dirty. Has anyone had this issue before? I am wondering if there's anything I can do about it or should I just replace the ignition switch?

 

I would try shooting some WD-40 in it and see if it helps the contacts.
Not a bad idea to give it a shot every now and then.

 

The one on my 2000 Fatboy is the rotary style and mounts on the tank . I have taken it apart , cleaned it up and reassembled it only to have the problem come back later. You may just want to go ahead and replace it.

 

My dyna went dead a few years ago and the switch had to be disassembled cleaned and reassembled and installed. Has worked fine since then. It had just eaten to much dust in the garage. Now I try to keep a cover in it, small towel, and it hasn't acted up since. In the winter I completely cover the bikes so dust and anything else in the air is not a problem.