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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 08:39 AM
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Can someone please tell me what Im doing wrong when trying to remove ignition switch on a 2010 Street Glide?

1.) Put key in switch and turn to unlock

2.) Rotate handlebars to left fork stop

3.) Turn ignition to fork lock

4.) Push up on little button underneath **** which is a challenge in itself with my sausage fingers, while rotating **** 60 degrees counter clockwise and pull up on ****.

Not budging....I can hear the button click back when I release the tiny bottom button and turn the **** back clockwise to unlock position. I don't think Im getting the full 60 degree counterclockwise rotation the book calls for?

Any ideas? Ive already managed to scratch the hell out of the bezel underneath trying to squeeze my fingers under that damn ****.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 08:50 AM
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First thing I'd do is use a screwdriver like the service manual says to. And keep in mind that those thangs can be a booger that will drive you to drink.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:00 AM
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Turn the key counterclockwise not the switch.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:01 AM
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Try rotating the key a little bit counter clockwise, not the switch ****.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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OP, this is one of many jobs that I would personally not attempt without the FSM out and open to the appropriate page. Videos and the net aren't adequate substitutes! Like I said, it can make ya crazy...Trust me in this.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Veekness
OP, this is one of many jobs that I would personally not attempt without the FSM out and open to the appropriate page. Videos and the net aren't adequate substitutes! Like I said, it can make ya crazy...Trust me in this.
This is a fact. I spent 3hrs trying to get one unstuck yesterday after a guy tried to reinstall his after doing a bar job. I left frustrated and it wasn't even my bike and I've taken them out a bunch.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:25 AM
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Ah, man, SBates08, a few weeks I was putting my ignition **** back in, and that sucker gave me fits for over an hour
​​​And yep, I had my manual open, and I kept the path from the bike to the manual hot! And I kept the proper tool in the hole all the time it was apart. Finally, it all snicker back into place...and I have no idea why! That's not the first time that's happened just that way to me. Sheesh!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 09:34 AM
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Ok Guys I got it. Thanks for the responses! I was using the manual and it was open. Mine just happened to be stubborn and needed more wiggling around and force on the little tab then some....I do need a new chrome switch cap now though. Everything was covered but my hands rubbing back and forth over the chrome switch cap cover scratched it to hell. Should have taped it. Live and learn. Thanks again!
 
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If you're talking about that decal on top of the ****, it's readily available from the dealership. Don't have the part number handy. When you install it, I suggest using RTV as an adhesive..
 
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