Ignition Switch on streetbob
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Ignition Switch on streetbob
Ok, Ok I seen many pictures on how they mounted the ignition switch on the top of the console. So I thought what a great way to get the ingnitionoff the neck. Well, I have the switch and the hole cut but how in the heck do you get the ignition switch plugout of the back bone of thebike. I tried and it seams like I can not reach inside far enough to unplug the connection. I see it but the thing will not come out.Does anyone have any tips on how they did this. Heck, Ithought cutting the hole would be thehardest part ofcompleting this job.
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I yanked on mine once with a pair of needle nose pliers for about 20 minutes.......... Doctor said I shoulda stuck to just using my hand.
It is a tough little critter to get off, but if you think that's tough just try pluggin it back in....... Can you say patience??
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It is a tough little critter to get off, but if you think that's tough just try pluggin it back in....... Can you say patience??
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put a screw driver againt it and the frame on the inside and just pull it off took me 0.5462 of a second
put a screw driver againt it and the frame on the inside and just pull it off took me 0.5462 of a second
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RE: Ignition Switch on streetbob
I got frustrated trying to finesse it out. Just yank on it. It came right out.
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You can pull the entire ignition switch assembly with the wiring intact by doing the following.
1) disconnect battery
2) spray a bit of penetrating oil between the ignition switch collar and frameneck
3) remove the ignition switch decal with a small flat head screw driver (this will exposesmall holes on the collar face)
4) Harley sells a tool whch is meant to remove the switch by utilizing the exposed holes, but you can place two 3/8" drill bits (I believe that was the correct size?)in the holes (use thechuck end of the bit) and then grab the base of the bits near the collar with a set of slip joint pliers. Turn both bitscounter clockwise and the swich assembly will collapse and no longer be secured in the neck cavity.
5) reach up in the cavity and pull the entire assembly out with wiring intact.
6) If you choose not to use this method.....always remember, it's a great way to get a free bike to ride when in a pinch......jk.
1) disconnect battery
2) spray a bit of penetrating oil between the ignition switch collar and frameneck
3) remove the ignition switch decal with a small flat head screw driver (this will exposesmall holes on the collar face)
4) Harley sells a tool whch is meant to remove the switch by utilizing the exposed holes, but you can place two 3/8" drill bits (I believe that was the correct size?)in the holes (use thechuck end of the bit) and then grab the base of the bits near the collar with a set of slip joint pliers. Turn both bitscounter clockwise and the swich assembly will collapse and no longer be secured in the neck cavity.
5) reach up in the cavity and pull the entire assembly out with wiring intact.
6) If you choose not to use this method.....always remember, it's a great way to get a free bike to ride when in a pinch......jk.
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I tried again yesterday (you know walk away when you had enough and drink a beer) and it came out. Today will be the day it all gets installed. Once it's complete I will snap some pictures. [/align]