Ignition switch stuck
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RE: Ignition switch stuck
i have an 06 lowrider and had the same problems it got worse not better and i too it to the dealer and they said they had the same problems with some other bikes and the replaced it so you might keep an eye on it if the switch starts to get a little loose and keeps jamming up have them replace it
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RE: Ignition switch stuck
Fast forward 16 years later and HD still hasnt addressed the Ignition/fork lock issue. I have a 91 Sturgis. Ignition by battery box/fork lock in fork neck. Waaay back when bike was new had an issue with the fork lock assembly. The center of the key lock would shift out of alignment with the outer lock area. In other words, the two notches wouldnt line up and allow the key back in the lock. This would happen after you locked the forks. It would just shift about an 1/4" by itself. I was lucky enough to have this happen to me while 2000 miles from home on way to Sturgis. Simple solution. I ground off the outer tit on the barrel key against a curb until it was worn away. You could now insert key if the notches didnt line up. You could then return switch to the lined up position. I now carry that modified key along with a regular key if it ever happened again. Which it did probably 20 times since. I was lucky enough to find a NOS ignition switch with fork lock barrel and keys brand new on eBay. Switched everything out and no problems since. I still carry that modified key just in case. Hope this helps. Incidentally same trip...had the key fall out of the ignition on Route 80 and run over about 50 times. Some locksmith made me a new key out of the destroyed one in his garage. I was lucky that day. Hope this helps someone if you ever have same issue......Botz
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RE: Ignition switch stuck
ORIGINAL: TimDynaBob
07 Dyna Bob
same deal
1 squirt of wd-40
no problems since
smooth as silk
yes, graphite will also work, but wd is better for water resistant properties
07 Dyna Bob
same deal
1 squirt of wd-40
no problems since
smooth as silk
yes, graphite will also work, but wd is better for water resistant properties
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