85 EGC with a bad ignition switch

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Jul 13, 2014 | 03:34 PM

jrotis215

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2nd Gear

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From: Warrington, PA

85 EGC with a bad ignition switch

Got a bum ignition light switch on an 85 classic. As you all know, and I had to find out, there warn't many a dose mamma jammas made afore dey wer discontina'd.

So...is there anyone out there with some experience with replacement switchs for this even if it means relocating to a different place on the bike. I would still like to have the ignition and ignition with lights as separate positions on the switch.

Tanks fer da 'elp...

Jul 13, 2014 | 05:01 PM

machinehed

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From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario

Orrdd, Duufford @ Yemitty Skittles ign. switch.

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Originally Posted by jrotis215

She is 29 years old and the contacts in the ign. switch are probably dirty.

Disconnect the battery , buy a can of WD40 , use the long tube included and spray into all your switches while activating the switches until what drains out is clear. Let sit for 24 hrs. then reconnect the battery . Go for a ride .
Is all well now ?

Jul 13, 2014 | 07:02 PM

jrotis215

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Machinehed She's old but she's a great ride. Thanks for the input. I had thought about trying to take it apart and clean it up, but the local tech who also has an 85 said they were not rebuild-able. I will try what you suggest.

Jul 13, 2014 | 07:08 PM

Stiggy

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Tedds Cycle / Tedds V-Twin (NY) buys up many of Harleys obsolete parts to resell them to you at a substantial profit. But if you need it you need it. Check there first.