Hi all,


I've got a 2007 Street Glide that has started having an issue where if I barely bump/wiggle the ignition switch the power will cut out.


I first noticed this a couple of days ago when I started the bike and it just died. Now, whether it's running or not I can barely move the switch and it will lose power.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Your switch contacts may be going shitty on you, but before you opt for a new switch body, you should take a look at the soundness of the connections to the switch. It could be a simple fix, but you won't know unless you dive into it.

 

Sounds simple enough, replace the switch.
I believe I've seen how to's on this site. But im sure youtube will have one and the fsm will give detailed instructions.

 

mines done that but it has been so rare i just left it alone, might have hit it with some sensor cleaner dont remember.

thinking maybe just bypassing it all together with a switch?

 

I'm doing a conversion and would buy the intermittent switch. Let me know

 

I suggest flushing the switch through with some WD40 or similar, to clean out any muck that may be in there. I've occasionally had similar problems with bikes in the past. Once flushed through and if the switch seems to work better, I would add a little grease, to lubricate the innards. By all means check the wiring connections to it and, if all else fails, simply replace it.

 

I've seen the switch go bad and melt itself. just same some grief and replace it,they are a common problem.

 

I would go with Lowcountry Joes idea.Sounds like a loose or poor wire connection.

 

If it is the switch, replace it, don't patch it. It'll find the most in-opertune time to totally crap out. Just ask Murphy.

 

Please dont use WD40. Instead, get some electrical contact cleaner instead. Something that doesn't leave an oily residue behind. The residue wii attract dirt and dust and gum the switch up faster than ever.
I'd still go ahead and replace the switch. They're not that expensive and you know you won't be left stranded somewhere.