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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Default ignition switch ****

I installed spots on my 08 FLHX I removed the ignition switch **** now I can't get to go back on and the forks are locked help
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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Default RE: ignition switch ****

A service manual will give you the procedure to align the cams. Instead of a HD alignment tool, you can use a screwdriver to align the cams.

If you don't have a manual, do a search on the forum. There are a couple of good instruction threadson how to do it.
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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A service manual is how I got it off it only talks about the alignment tool
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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Default RE: ignition switch ****

It's a bit of a pain, but I used a small screwdriver to align the cams. Be sure to turn the bars all the way to the stop (left if I remember correctly).
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Default RE: ignition switch ****

Mine just went right back in and unlocked the fork no problem. Then I took it back out. I probably did this two or three times in the process of installing my driving lights. Guess I got lucky huh?
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Yup get a flashlight and a long skinny screw driver and line em up, then wiggle it back in there. The first time I did it I had problems too. Take your time it'll go.
 
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