Ign. switch alignment tool a must???
04-10-2014, 09:38 PM
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Ign. switch alignment tool a must???
My ignition switch got turned while installing new handle bars, and now the **** won't go back in all the way. Is the HD ignition switch alignment tool the only way to re-align it?
04-10-2014, 09:50 PM
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I've done it with a long, skinny slot screwdriver. Look down through with a flashlight and make sure the grooves line up. This was on a 2008 Ultra, but I'm sure it's the same for a 2014. Good luck...
04-10-2014, 09:55 PM
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Had same thing happen. Got it with screwdriver and lots of patience and attempts. The tool is different size on the 14's
04-10-2014, 09:59 PM
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Time, patience and a skinny little screwdriver is all you need.
04-10-2014, 10:27 PM
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04-11-2014, 05:34 AM
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If you search this forum there are several posts on how to make that tool out of copper tubing.
04-11-2014, 09:38 PM
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Silly me, I used the ignition switch. Just took the spring off of the bottom of it.
04-12-2014, 04:45 PM
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There is a video on you tube, I think the title is "Why you should lock your Harley"
04-12-2014, 05:45 PM
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screw driver as others have said. Turn the bars to the left like you would to lock the bars, turn the screw driver counter clockwise one click at a time till the bars lock. Slide the ignition fob in, in the bar lock position and it will go right in. Don't ask me how I know this
Alan
04-13-2014, 10:30 AM
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I ended up using the 1/4" copper tubing like the video. Just lightly hammer about 3" of it flat 'till it's approximately 5/16" wide and bend the top over to a 90 degree angle.