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Jan 19, 2011 | 04:36 PM

#11

gregorysfd

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From: East Coast

I made mine , out of a simple flat blade screw driver, craftsman fits just right and the ridges on it point to the left when in the lock position so i used a sharpie black pen and marked the ridge that will point to the lock position. The driver will only go in one of two ways but will work in either place so i marked both sides. It keeps you knowing where you are pointing all the time the ign. is out.

Jan 19, 2011 | 05:43 PM

#12

hydrolock43

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From: Maine

5/16 brake line

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnoble

I used 3/8 copper tubing but did not flatten it out all the way so it is thicker, less play in the ignition that way.

1/4 was too small and 3/8 wouldn't fit in mine,so i looked for 5/16 and found steel brake line at NAPA was perfect.

Jan 19, 2011 | 05:48 PM

#13

mtclassic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stupid_rope

I just throw the switch back in it and do what i need to do. I've never seen the need for the tool

That is what I do. I don't understand why that is not the perferred method. Just did it yesterday when I installed some heritage bars on my RGU.

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:06 PM

#14

Iceman24

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From: Eastern NE

Here's one video w/tool for Street Glide...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:41 PM

#15

CLL375

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From: Houston, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman24

Here's one video w/tool for Street Glide...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo

Glad to see my video is still helping out.....Shameless plug!

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:49 PM

#16

Old Bones

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From: NH

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLL375

Glad to see my video is still helping out.....Shameless plug!

That was a long time ago. Your video was what got me going on making
my tool. Didn't have any copper tube but had an old plug wrench laying around. Thanks again.

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:52 PM

#17

twistedcherokee

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I just use a flat tip screw driver, wirked like a charm.

Toby

Jan 19, 2011 | 06:52 PM

#18

CLL375

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From: Houston, TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Bones

That was a long time ago. Your video was what got me going on making
my tool. Didn't have any copper tube but had an old plug wrench laying around. Thanks again.

What ever works! Hell, I made a lot of tools out of old ones.