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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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There might be a small button underneeth that you also have to push then it should drop right in. Also you can unlock with the screw driver and try.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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thanks we will give it a try
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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1) Make sure the forks are to the left and locked. If they are not locked, turn the forks left and then stick the screwdriver all the way to the bottom and turn it left while jiggling the bars on the left stop until the forks lock.

2) Look in the hole with a flashlight. You will see the switch plate half-way down the hole, this is what turns when you move the ignition switch to on, run and accessory. Make sure the tabs on the switch plate are lined up like in this photo:



If the tabs aren't lined up properly you will need to line them up using the screwdriver. Stick it in part-way until it contacts the switch plate. Line it up so the slots are lined up at 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock when looking down in the hole.

3) Insert the switch assembly. Place the spring on the shaft and insert the lock in with the lock pointed towards the "fork lock" position. Make sure the key is still in the keyhole and turned all the way to the left 60ş. Refer to this photo:



4) If you've got it aligned properly, the lock will bottom out all the way in and you need to hold it in with your hand and turn the key to engage the locking tab that holds it in:



5) Now the switch should be in with the forks locked. Re-insert the key and unlock the forks like normal. Go for a ride!!!

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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great thread
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by scotty3
1) Make sure the forks are to the left and locked. If they are not locked, turn the forks left and then stick the screwdriver all the way to the bottom and turn it left while jiggling the bars on the left stop until the forks lock.

2) Look in the hole with a flashlight. You will see the switch plate half-way down the hole, this is what turns when you move the ignition switch to on, run and accessory. Make sure the tabs on the switch plate are lined up like in this photo:



If the tabs aren't lined up properly you will need to line them up using the screwdriver. Stick it in part-way until it contacts the switch plate. Line it up so the slots are lined up at 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock when looking down in the hole.

3) Insert the switch assembly. Place the spring on the shaft and insert the lock in with the lock pointed towards the "fork lock" position. Make sure the key is still in the keyhole and turned all the way to the left 60ş. Refer to this photo:



4) If you've got it aligned properly, the lock will bottom out all the way in and you need to hold it in with your hand and turn the key to engage the locking tab that holds it in:



5) Now the switch should be in with the forks locked. Re-insert the key and unlock the forks like normal. Go for a ride!!!

Good Luck!!

SCOTTY, you da man!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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It's like picking a lock. Get yer flashlight out, and a big flathead screwdriver. All the "tumblers" have to line up - you'll know it when you see it - all the gaps ar ethe same. The ignition will just drop right in. trust me - +1 HD forums for this. I had a helluva time before posting. After the members told me what to do, it took 10 minutes.

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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Now thats about the best advise and directions I've ever seen. Keep on messing with it, you'll get it, especially with that kind of help. I got mine back in and I didn't get that much help.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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+1 on this website. I had the same problem, well I thought I did, until I found out that I had a wire pull slightly from the ignition switch. I thought the tumblers were misaligned causing the "no power". I messed around with that switch for an hour or so, reached back to the ignition switch with the ignition turned on, wiggled the wires, and walla, power! Removed the radio and reconnected the pulled wire. Re-installed everything and it fired right up. And then a snow storm blew in last Sat. night so my bike is still in the garage, ahhh @#$%^&!!!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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CDESTUCK great pics and showing the install i will try today
also thanks to all for help
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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anybody know the part number for the hd tool to set the lock?
 
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