Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Ignition help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 02:40 PM
  #1  
Rob Wild's Avatar
Rob Wild
Thread Starter
|
Stage I
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Columbus
Default Ignition help

So I pulled the ignition to put in fog lamps. Had to so I could access the dash panel for the switch install. No idea why, but it won't re-install. The **** just rotates, not catching anything. The front end rotates without locking to the left. It is stuck halfway there, won't come out to check alignment inside the tube either. Stressing out. Need advice, thanks. '17 SG
 
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 02:47 PM
  #2  
ORradtech's Avatar
ORradtech
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 377
From: Georgia
Default

Do a YouTube search for Harley ignition removal. There are a bunch. Also several threads on this site a general Google search will find.
 
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 06:38 PM
  #3  
Veekness's Avatar
Veekness
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,377
Likes: 646
From: Santa Clarita
Default

The factory service manual has the procedure, also, however, it doesn't cover when things go to hell in a handbasket with that assembly...and it will, inevitably. I recall the last time I had the same problem you are describing, I had to try the ignition shaft in several positions before it would lock in as it should. I also used the ignition tool from George's Garage...drove me to drink...
 
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 07:42 PM
  #4  
Vernal's Avatar
Vernal
Club Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 7,675
Likes: 8,401
From: Utah
Riders Club Member
Default

Hope this helps:

 
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:40 PM
  #5  
purpledeuce's Avatar
purpledeuce
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,672
Likes: 643
Default

Push the button on the bottom, may have to turn the key a little. It will come out, I did the same thing
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Skinon
Sportster Models
3
Jul 8, 2019 09:46 PM
kryingame
Touring Models
10
Sep 14, 2013 10:50 PM
flhxmc
Touring Models
21
Feb 22, 2013 09:53 AM
SCOM65
Touring Models
0
Jun 24, 2011 03:32 PM
jeh3169
Touring Models
2
Nov 22, 2009 09:01 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:06 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE