So does anyone else have this problem? I have an 03 Fatboy and the metal flap that covers the key hole flaps about 1/4 inch when the bike is running. It doesnt hold snug up against the housing. Has anyone else had this problem? any remedies? when riding i constantly look down at the engine thinking there maybe something wrong. thanks

 

Yeah, I have the same problem. 05 softail. I just leave it open when putting hiway miles on. It's hard to believe you can hear it over the exhaust ain't it?

Sorry, I've got no real solution...

 

Mine used to do it until I pushed it down firmly in the closed position and it was never an issue again. It kind of snaps shut. I have a 2002.

Drew

 

Surely it can only be 1 of 3 things wrong. 1/The pin for the latch has slid out a small amount and let the forward part of the hinge come out. If that is the case push the pin back in with a small punch. It need to be staked lightly to stay in on some. 2/The small latch that faces down is broke off. It's junk then. 3/ The two wire springs in the hole that the latch snaps into has trash in it. I worked on one with problem 1 and another with problem 3. The one with problem 3 had a small pin that had come up out of the circle in the key hole and rolled back into the hole.

 

I think it may be problem 3. But I have looked and cannot see how to fix it. The dealer quoted the parts at close to $300 to get a new ignition switch and re-keyed.

 

$300 !
I have seen them at J&P for a lot less... but then you are not going to have the same key...
I don't have the problem (yet) with mine...but was thinking what if you put one or two self-adhesive felt stickers
they sell them at hardware stores to put on the bottom of knick-nacks so they dont scratch stuff...

just a cheep idea... might work might not

CC

 

Cheese is correct about $40 part. Simple replace of pull dash,unplug,unscrew and replace. However I think you can take a paper clip and using a pair of pliers bend you a very small hook on it for a tool. Drop a couple drops of liquid wrench in the hole and use the hook to catch one of the spring wires and pull it to its mate and then do the other one the same way. If you look down on the side with the latch open you can also see a hole that allows access the the two spring wires. Then make sure the small latch pin really has that arrow head look. (If you grab it between your two finger and pull them off you will fill the hook at the end if it has not broken off)

 

it and my bell are playing a tune...lol

 

I bought my last switch on ebay for $20.00. Dealer wanted $110.00. That was 2 or 3 years ago. I have to deal with two separate keys (ignition and fork lock) but don't mind since it saved me $90.00.

 

The one on my '02 Heritage 'flaps' a bit. I don't hear it, but notice it flapping if I happen to look at it while riding. Solution:

DON'T LOOK AT THE DAMN THING!