98 flhtc ignition switch removal without key?
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98 flhtc ignition switch removal without key?
Hey all,
tumbler went bad, key slot is stuck between lock and unlock. Had to use channel locks on the big **** to turn it to start bike, but still can't get key in to lock or unlock it.
That means, I can't take the ignition off since manual and forums all say you need to key to take off the **** while depressing the tab underneath.
I'm loathe to attempt to take the *** off without the key. I could just forget about it now that I can turn the bike on at least, but do like the ability to lock it as a discouragement to theft.
I have searched all the forums and even my mechanic is scratching his head short of using a dremel to cut the **** off but said will have trouble.
Thanks
CB
tumbler went bad, key slot is stuck between lock and unlock. Had to use channel locks on the big **** to turn it to start bike, but still can't get key in to lock or unlock it.
That means, I can't take the ignition off since manual and forums all say you need to key to take off the **** while depressing the tab underneath.
I'm loathe to attempt to take the *** off without the key. I could just forget about it now that I can turn the bike on at least, but do like the ability to lock it as a discouragement to theft.
I have searched all the forums and even my mechanic is scratching his head short of using a dremel to cut the **** off but said will have trouble.
Thanks
CB
if I recall (when I broke mine) that the top of the switch where the nut goes on is plastic ,, so you should have no problem snapping it in two , then just order a switch with keys as the replacement come w/o keys and tumbler
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I may or may not have heard that there exists on utube a video showing how to pick a barrel lock using part of a ball point pen.
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