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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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I want to change my BAD ignition switch.
I have a 1995 FLSTC. I can NOT for the life of me,
get the odometer screw out. What size is this screw ?
I have the service manual it says to REMOVE the screw.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Dave
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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It's a VERY small phillips. I have a set of "precision" screwdrivers that work.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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the size of the head is a lot more important than the size of the screw when getting the right screwdriver.
 

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It's a #1 Philips. Picked up a long shafted one at the auto parts store. You can muck up the bolts head very easily. I replaced it with a fresh bolt, could only find slot head and it works fine.

I actually keep the tiny screwdriver for it in the tool kit ... Just in case I need to get into the speedo / Tach assembly where much of the ignition wiring and circuit breakers are located on my bike.
 
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