I have 09 Street Glide and I got the ignition switch out and the handle bars are unlocked. I can't get the ignition switch to catch so the handles bars will lock. It won't go back into any other position.. I need help

 

check this video out. it was posted a few weeks back

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...h-removal.html

 

+1 On the post above!! One of the best DIY threads here.

 

What position were the handlebars when you took out the switch?

 

They were straight... Does that make a difference

 

and I still have the fairing cap off... does that also make a difference. cause it wont turn on either

 

It sure does. Did you watch my video and see what can happen? Its an easy fix though.

 

I did watch your video... I did look down in the ignition hole and I see things seemed to be lined up but it won't lock back. do I need to put the fairing cap back on? because I still have the fairing cap off. I'm about to go nuts....

 

If you took the ignition switch out with the bars straight ahead, turn the bars full left and they should lock. Insert switch in until it clicks and it should work. Just read your post again, yes the fairing cap and all switch components must be in place or the switch will not sit in the correct position.

 

Not exactly. If The bars were straight that means the switch was not in in the lock position to start with. Turning the bars to the lock position will do nothing. The switch cams need to be turned to the lock postion with the tool, a screwdriver, or a homemade tool. You would have to guess how deep to place the switch's lock to get it to work. Did you made a tool or are you trying to use the switch's lock? The cap does not need to be on, just the spacers, nut, and spring.