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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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A buddy is trying to make one of these tools instead of paying $100+ for one. Anyone want to share the dimensions for it?

Photos would also help out.

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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Try this link ---- the tool is $25 shipped ---- just got one myself and it is a quality piece!!
http://www.marcparnes.com/HarleyIgnitionSwitchTool.htm
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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I made 1 out of 1/4 od copper tubing,flattened out end into ign and bent it at 90 on top.Works great ,cost nothing.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Look it up on You tube,thats where I got the idea.
 
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Originally Posted by andyp
I made 1 out of 1/4 od copper tubing,flattened out end into ign and bent it at 90 on top.Works great ,cost nothing.

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.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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I cut the socket off an old tool that I never use, it fits perfect,
3/8" by 3/16"


 
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pinecroft
Try this link ---- the tool is $25 shipped ---- just got one myself and it is a quality piece!!
http://www.marcparnes.com/HarleyIgnitionSwitchTool.htm
+1 real nice
 
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I bought one from marcparnes.com

Yeah, I could have made one from a piece of copper, but this tool is just freakin awesome. I guess I am a tool bitch. Best $25.00 I ever spent, except for a 30 pack.
 
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Originally Posted by pinecroft
Try this link ---- the tool is $25 shipped ---- just got one myself and it is a quality piece!!
http://www.marcparnes.com/HarleyIgnitionSwitchTool.htm
Got one about a year ago, Awesome tool!
 
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I just throw the switch back in it and do what i need to do. I've never seen the need for the tool
 
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