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

 

There is a recall on '98 FL switches. You may want to see if yours was done and if it is still an active recall.

 

Recall done in 99. Mech stumped on how to get it off without key

 

did you try a few drops of oil? i lubricate my switch and locks every year.

 

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

 

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.

 

If the slot is stuck between lock and unlock you can file off the tab on a key and then slide it in the barrel lock.