Road King - ignition switch
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Road Warrior
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Road King - ignition switch
Hey all,
Can someone take a look at the ignition switch on thier RK and tell me if there is a small screw that holds the 'lock barrel' into the switch?
I went to lock the ignition switch on my bike and the 'barrel' came out of the lock assembly.
From looking at the barrel, and the switch - it looks like a small screw came out - but there is not a diagram in the H-D manual. I called the local H-D parts guys and they don't have a diagram either...they say I need to replace the entire switch.
From the looks of it - I can remove the pin that holds the cover on the switch and put a small screw thru the switch and into the lock barrel, but I would like it if someone could could verify thats what needs to be done prior to me dis-assembling the switch cover. From what I can see - when the switch cover is opened - there should be a small screw head visible (going into the lock cylinder) at the 3-o'clock position while seated on the bike.
Any help would be appreciated.
Can someone take a look at the ignition switch on thier RK and tell me if there is a small screw that holds the 'lock barrel' into the switch?
I went to lock the ignition switch on my bike and the 'barrel' came out of the lock assembly.
From looking at the barrel, and the switch - it looks like a small screw came out - but there is not a diagram in the H-D manual. I called the local H-D parts guys and they don't have a diagram either...they say I need to replace the entire switch.
From the looks of it - I can remove the pin that holds the cover on the switch and put a small screw thru the switch and into the lock barrel, but I would like it if someone could could verify thats what needs to be done prior to me dis-assembling the switch cover. From what I can see - when the switch cover is opened - there should be a small screw head visible (going into the lock cylinder) at the 3-o'clock position while seated on the bike.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Road Warrior
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From: StL, MO. USA
RE: Road King - ignition switch
Thanks Jonny.
I think I can get it back together - but will need to find a small-*** screw to make it happen.
H-D wants $92 bucks for the ingnition switch & I just can't see dropping that kinda money until after I try to fix what I got. Heck - I haven't even ever tried to lock the ignition on the bike until yesterday - it was the first time I had ever even put the key in.
I think I can get it back together - but will need to find a small-*** screw to make it happen.
H-D wants $92 bucks for the ingnition switch & I just can't see dropping that kinda money until after I try to fix what I got. Heck - I haven't even ever tried to lock the ignition on the bike until yesterday - it was the first time I had ever even put the key in.
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RE: Road King - ignition switch
Got me wondering now [&:]I rely on the security sytem and never use the ign lock [:@]I'm assuming your bike is no longer under warranty? I'd like to take mine off a few jumps at the local MX track to make sure nothing falls off [8D]
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Road Warrior
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RE: Road King - ignition switch
ORIGINAL: JonnyD
Got me wondering now [&:]I rely on the security sytem and never use the ign lock [:@]I'm assuming your bike is no longer under warranty? I'd like to take mine off a few jumps at the local MX track to make sure nothing falls off [8D]
Got me wondering now [&:]I rely on the security sytem and never use the ign lock [:@]I'm assuming your bike is no longer under warranty? I'd like to take mine off a few jumps at the local MX track to make sure nothing falls off [8D]
Mine's outta warranty - it's a '99.
I bought it about 18-months ago and shoulda tried the key before now I guess. Oh well...
- I think your idea to do some jumps is great. I've kinda wondered how these things would handle in the air.
Try a couple of nac-nac's, a superman...and some of the other stuff the MotoX guys are doing.
Make sure and get some video of it too. I would pay to see that.
Road Captain
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From: Maryland
RE: Road King - ignition switch
ORIGINAL: Jumpman
Hey all,
Can someone take a look at the ignition switch on thier RK and tell me if there is a small screw that holds the 'lock barrel' into the switch?
I went to lock the ignition switch on my bike and the 'barrel' came out of the lock assembly.
From looking at the barrel, and the switch - it looks like a small screw came out - but there is not a diagram in the H-D manual. I called the local H-D parts guys and they don't have a diagram either...they say I need to replace the entire switch.
From the looks of it - I can remove the pin that holds the cover on the switch and put a small screw thru the switch and into the lock barrel, but I would like it if someone could could verify thats what needs to be done prior to me dis-assembling the switch cover. From what I can see - when the switch cover is opened - there should be a small screw head visible (going into the lock cylinder) at the 3-o'clock position while seated on the bike.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hey all,
Can someone take a look at the ignition switch on thier RK and tell me if there is a small screw that holds the 'lock barrel' into the switch?
I went to lock the ignition switch on my bike and the 'barrel' came out of the lock assembly.
From looking at the barrel, and the switch - it looks like a small screw came out - but there is not a diagram in the H-D manual. I called the local H-D parts guys and they don't have a diagram either...they say I need to replace the entire switch.
From the looks of it - I can remove the pin that holds the cover on the switch and put a small screw thru the switch and into the lock barrel, but I would like it if someone could could verify thats what needs to be done prior to me dis-assembling the switch cover. From what I can see - when the switch cover is opened - there should be a small screw head visible (going into the lock cylinder) at the 3-o'clock position while seated on the bike.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Road Captain
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From: Blacksburg, VA
any luck with this? I would actually like to purposely remove the lock cylinder so I can put it in a new ignition switch. Mine has the floppy cover syndrome; the spring thingy that keeps the cover latched is gone so it flops in the wind. I'd like to get a new ignition switch, but put the lock barrel in the new switch so I don't have to rekey my fork lock and bags, or vice versa
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