Blackline Ignition Switch Thumb Lever
Blackline Ignition Switch Thumb Lever
Yesterday I was doing the first test run of a 11' FXS Blackline after mods on wheels, suspension and custom paint (will post pics in a few days). When I came back home, I noticed the thumb lever of the ignition switch fell off and I had to use a pair of pliers to turn the bike off.
Question is: Has anyone had the same problem? Can I ask the dealer for warranty? The bike reached one year on Aug. 23rd.
Thanks
Question is: Has anyone had the same problem? Can I ask the dealer for warranty? The bike reached one year on Aug. 23rd.
Thanks
Stage II
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Same thing happened to me yesterday.
I couldn't get the thing to turn with my fingers so i thought it was just a switch and i removed the wires from my battery to turn it off.
Anyone have any information on the lever, and what op said.
I couldn't get the thing to turn with my fingers so i thought it was just a switch and i removed the wires from my battery to turn it off.
Anyone have any information on the lever, and what op said.
Warranty
The dealership said they will cover it as warranty. It seems that an allen screw is what keeps the lever in place it has happened to Rockers and Blacklines alike. Damn lever will take at least one week to get here. In the meantime I have to carry pliers wherever I go.
Part No. is 71796-11
Part No. is 71796-11
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Naperville IL
This just happened to me. 
I'll talk to the dealer tomorrow since the bike is only 6 months old.
I'll talk to the dealer tomorrow since the bike is only 6 months old.
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Cruiser
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From: Naperville IL
Dealer is replacing it at no charge, no questions asked. I will apply blue Loctite.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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I lost mine as well and turned it with my fingers for a few months. It got super tight one day and I had to use a pliers. I accidentally turned it a little too far that day but didn't break it. A few weeks later I tried using my key to turn the bike off and I broke the switch.
It would only spin and spin and spin but the internal switch was separated from the lock barrel. Now I need a new barrel/switch.
It would only spin and spin and spin but the internal switch was separated from the lock barrel. Now I need a new barrel/switch.