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Feb 1, 2022 | 02:15 PM

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Bryan83taco

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Originally Posted by Volkspanzer

What he means is anyone else don’t need a key for your bike and can just ride off into the sunset.

Yeah I'm tracking. I'm just wondering if this is normal or if my wiring or ignition switch is ****ed up. I'll have to take a look at the stock wiring diagram and see what's up. I know on my Sporty the bike would not turn over without the key.

Feb 1, 2022 | 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan83taco

I have a 93 fatty and my switch looks like yours. When you flip the cover up and lock the ignition can you still turn the switch?
Nice scoot by the way.

Feb 1, 2022 | 04:46 PM

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I have a 93 fatty and my switch looks like yours. When you flip the cover up and lock the ignition can you still turn the switch?
Nice scoot by the way.

Oh man, I feel like an idiot. I did not realize that key was only there to lock the switch movement. For some reason I was thinking the with the key in and **** turned that only powered on the ignition. Lol my bad guys.

I'm pretty sure I don't have a spare. I'll have to keep looking. You guys think the dealer will be able to get a key if I show them the title? I'm thinking she's too old for the dealer to care.

Another down side is the gas cap key was on there too. It's one of those dumb Kuryakyn locking caps. I wanted to replace those with OEM style anyways.

Feb 1, 2022 | 08:18 PM

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BB.No8

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If it is a barrel key the Dealer should be able to get you a set of duplicate keys with your registration. In a pinch you could find a locksmith that makes barrel keys and they have a tool that they can pull the code from your existing lock and make you a set of keys (but these keys can be finiky opening 2 different locks with the same key), had that happen to me on a road trip once. If it is the old style blade key, I dunno if the Dealer can help, but any competent locksmith could make you a key.

Feb 1, 2022 | 08:25 PM

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BB.No8

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Oh, FYI. If you go to the HD dealer they won't have the key in stock, they will have to order it. Not sure how long the deliverly will be these days.

Feb 2, 2022 | 06:12 AM

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Bubba Zanetti

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I think the key code is tied to the bike's VIN. Give the dealer the VIN and they should be able to get a new key made.

Feb 2, 2022 | 12:49 PM

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Mountainkowboy

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Nice bike and yes the dealer can order a key to it if the switch is the origanal.

Feb 3, 2022 | 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bryan83taco

I got a few parts coming in tomorrow and this later this weekend. I'm short so I'm gonna relocate the forwards back an inch.

Good locking bike!

Any updates on the relocation of the forward controls?

I'm thinking of installing mid control fotpegs and leave the forwards intact.
That way I can change the riding position a bit during long hauls.

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Feb 3, 2022 | 06:00 PM

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Thanks man. I installed this forward relocation kit. Much better. It moves the controls back a little over an inch. I had to use the stock brake lever, the one supplied was too long. I'm happy with the results and at this point do not plan on switching to mids.

https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-spec...prd/579054.sku

My buddy is painting a new front fender for me. I think it'll top it off well. I got some rear turn signal mounting bolts, plug wires, and a new fuel and air filter on the way.