Ignition switch help

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Mar 4, 2010 | 12:28 PM

ChefE

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Ignition switch help

I think the key switch on my '06 883C is going bad on me. Sometimes when the key is turned to the on position, the speedometer will light up like in the ACC position, but no other lights or anything. I am able to jiggle the key or tap on the switch to get it to work. For the last two days, that has not worked to get the bike started.

Today I pulled the tank and tried to trace the wires from the switch....that was fun. My guess is that they go behind the battery somewhere. I also unmounted the switch and remounted it. After I put everything back together, the switch seems to be working for now, but I suspect it will start messoing up again and will need to be replaced.

Now for the questions:
Does anyone know if this is the correct part number for the switch and key for an '06 883C: 71441-94?

I can get one from Chicago HD for $58, but want to make sure it is the right one.

How hard is it to replace the switch assembly? I would like to be able to do it myself instead of paying HD $80+/hr to do it.

Finally, I don't have a service manual, and was wondering if some kind soul with one could possibly scan the pages on replacing the switch and send them to me?

Thanks for the help guys.

Erik

Mar 4, 2010 | 02:10 PM

SportyPig

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Not at home now. I'll try to remember to scan the pages in the Service Manual on that. Normally I wouldn't do that, but I kinda like that symbol in your sig pic.