Man if you're gonna work on your own bike you need a factory service manual for your bike.
It will tell you exactly how to do whatever you want to do to your bike.

 

These Ignitionswitch is also build in on my 1995.
In the Servicemanual on page 503 you see how to disassemble the Switch.
How to do the rest ist from page 500 up.
if its allowed, ther is a link to download the book: http://motoservicemanual.com/harley-...ual-download/#

if its not allowed, please remove the link.

 

blumi, links like that are not allowed under HDF rules. H-D doesn't produce digital copies of their manuals, so they are counterfeit.

 

pretty sure that's an aftermarket.
Looks like a Fat Bob style aftermarket.

 

I would replace the stock handlebar riser bushings with a new pair of urethane ones then adjust the handlebars. I bet your handlebar bushings are worn out.


carl

 

IDK about your 97, but on my 04 it was not a quick job.