2019 Sportster 48 key ignition (not smooth)
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2019 Sportster 48 key ignition (not smooth)
hey all, first Harley here, so go easy. But my new '19 Sportster 48's key ignition (standard ignition, not anything special) is super hard to get the key in compared to other bikes / cars I've owned. Is this common, in my head, or worth looking into warranty work over? Key goes in, but you have to fight it enough where it's annoying...
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Take a fine jeweler file or a piece of 500 silicon carbide paper and very carefully go over the edges. In time it will do it on it's own.
RIP'S new Subie key was the same way. Everyone is cutting quality control to the barebone. If you make 1000s of keys, that adds up to a lot of time for someone to do that.
Putting anything in the actual key hole just causes problems later.
RIP'S new Subie key was the same way. Everyone is cutting quality control to the barebone. If you make 1000s of keys, that adds up to a lot of time for someone to do that.
Putting anything in the actual key hole just causes problems later.
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Sweet looking ride! Very nicely done.
As I recall, my ignition lock was a bit temperamental for a short while when new. It will work itself in as time goes on.
As I recall, my ignition lock was a bit temperamental for a short while when new. It will work itself in as time goes on.
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If you have the security system, you could always just replace the Ignition swtich with a pushbutton switch,
or even a switch from a softail for "keyless" operation. As mentioned, this is NOT recommended for
applications that do not have the Security System since anyone could just start up & ride off with
your bike.
good luck,
T.
or even a switch from a softail for "keyless" operation. As mentioned, this is NOT recommended for
applications that do not have the Security System since anyone could just start up & ride off with
your bike.
good luck,
T.
Last edited by WKNDS; Jan 7, 2019 at 07:13 PM.