2014 Breakout Ignition Switch
Stage III
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3
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From: Kent, UK
Draggin' this thread back from the dead...
OK, how'd you fix it? Before taking off this morning, I discovered that the lever on my bike's ignition switch was sliding off. I tightened up the set screw and took off ... without checking to see if I could still lock the ignition. Well, I got to where I was going and then I discovered that I could not lock the ignition any more.
So I get back home and even with the stupid lever off the switch I can't lock the damn ignition.
I think I might've f'd the switch up completely.
OK, how'd you fix it? Before taking off this morning, I discovered that the lever on my bike's ignition switch was sliding off. I tightened up the set screw and took off ... without checking to see if I could still lock the ignition. Well, I got to where I was going and then I discovered that I could not lock the ignition any more.
So I get back home and even with the stupid lever off the switch I can't lock the damn ignition.
I think I might've f'd the switch up completely.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 163
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From: Clearfield UT
I went through the same thing on a long trip but didn't find it. The dealer replaced it under warranty and my key wont turn either. I had my bike flashed to bypass the ignition switch anyways while on the road. I think you might have the set screw too tight.
Stage III
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Kent, UK
Slackened off set screw but still won't turn, but can live with it for now
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 635
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From: North Jersey, USA
I couldn't fix the switch that I messed up. I had to replace it.
Really cranking down on that little set screw crushes something inside the switch ... jams it up real good, lol
Novice
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 19
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From: Washington
Harley discontinued switch **** sku
I posted this as well on a blackline thread (same part on that bike). Problem is the replacement part number for the **** is 71796-11, but HD decided to discontinue this $17 part and now you have to buy the entire switch assembly for $200 just to get the ****. Ridiculous. I wrote a formal complaint letter to the mothership in Milwaukee. I lost mine somewhere on a highway in Idaho. Old stock has been depleted from any dealerships out there. If you call HD customer care they will tell you there are three dealers that have them. Trust me they don't. Guys I talked in parts said they average about 5 calls a month asking for that part. Smells like a recall. This problem has existed for years on the blackline as well. I guess for $200 I might as well just get the smart security system for $150 more and be done with it.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 405
Likes: 88
From: South Louisiana
I posted this as well on a blackline thread (same part on that bike). Problem is the replacement part number for the **** is 71796-11, but HD decided to discontinue this $17 part and now you have to buy the entire switch assembly for $200 just to get the ****. Ridiculous. I wrote a formal complaint letter to the mothership in Milwaukee. I lost mine somewhere on a highway in Idaho. Old stock has been depleted from any dealerships out there. If you call HD customer care they will tell you there are three dealers that have them. Trust me they don't. Guys I talked in parts said they average about 5 calls a month asking for that part. Smells like a recall. This problem has existed for years on the blackline as well. I guess for $200 I might as well just get the smart security system for $150 more and be done with it.
All this is considering you have a FOB unit on your bike. It would get rid of the fugly grenade too.
Stage II
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Same problem on my 2013
I posted this as well on a blackline thread (same part on that bike). Problem is the replacement part number for the **** is 71796-11, but HD decided to discontinue this $17 part and now you have to buy the entire switch assembly for $200 just to get the ****. Ridiculous. I wrote a formal complaint letter to the mothership in Milwaukee. I lost mine somewhere on a highway in Idaho. Old stock has been depleted from any dealerships out there. If you call HD customer care they will tell you there are three dealers that have them. Trust me they don't. Guys I talked in parts said they average about 5 calls a month asking for that part. Smells like a recall. This problem has existed for years on the blackline as well. I guess for $200 I might as well just get the smart security system for $150 more and be done with it.
This is crap. I started riding HD's at age 10, 60 this year. A lot has changed but then again....little has changed.
Anyone found a fix outside of replacing entire switch? Don't have the security system. Any help appreciated.
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