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Nov 26, 2009 | 04:58 AM

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bcane98

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From: Crestview Florida

I'm glad I stumbled upon this... I did the same thing as I am getting my fairing and inner fairing painted. I let the HB roll to the left and they locked. I was having issues turning the tumbler with the screwdriver, so I went with a little bit of thought... I put the **** back in, it only went in the lock position, I pulled up a tad bit, and turned it to the OFF position. I figured the spring would have something to do with it, so I gave it a shot. HB are now in the unlock OFF position, but I cannot remove the **** which is OK with me. It can stay there until I get ready to put everything back together again.

Last edited by bcane98; Nov 26, 2009 at 05:13 AM.

Mar 6, 2014 | 12:13 AM

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SALBEEZY

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From: Tucson

Doesn't look like any one has posted here in a long time but I did this to mine tonight AND I think my lock is messed up too but I'm a new members so I can't see the pic that was put up sooooo now I have a long night ahead of me wish me luck!!

Mar 6, 2014 | 12:27 AM

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Joebuf1

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From: South Carolina

SALBEEZY, log out and you'll be able to see the pic. I had the same issue when I created an account. Until your 5 days are up, just log out to see pics.

Mar 6, 2014 | 10:50 AM

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SALBEEZY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joebuf1

salbeezy, log out and you'll be able to see the pic. I had the same issue when i created an account. Until your 5 days are up, just log out to see pics.

thanks joe !!

Mar 6, 2014 | 05:39 PM

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PROVIDER7

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From: Copperas Cove, TX

This has helped me many times, worth a look could be helpful !!

Mar 6, 2014 | 06:16 PM

#16

Guntoter

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From: Central Illinois

Instead of messing around, get this inexpensive tool and you will not have to worry about screwed up ignition switches when you remove the switch ****.

http://www.marcparnes.com/HarleyIgnitionSwitchTool.htm

Mar 6, 2014 | 07:12 PM

#17

SBates08

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From: Lake, Ms

The OP has already gotten his switch back together but didn't bother to come back to his post and let everyone know.

2010 Limited with some stuff

Mar 6, 2014 | 07:12 PM

#18

Def Mute

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Isn't there a 'How To' thread here on HDF about making a tool out of copper wire to align the ignition?

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Mar 6, 2014 | 08:08 PM

#19

fat daddy

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From: Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by guntoter

instead of messing around, get this inexpensive tool and you will not have to worry about screwed up ignition switches when you remove the switch ****.

http://www.marcparnes.com/harleyignitionswitchtool.htm

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