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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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I can't get the ignition switch to release. I turn it to lock, depress the tab under it and turn the key counter clockwise...it pops up, but then when I go to pull it out it won't budge. I have an 04 Electra Glide and want to tighten the handle bar. I removed the radio and can get to one side of the clamps, but need to tighten all sides. HELP.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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JM: There was a post on here very recently were one of the forum members provided a link to a youtube video he made about the steps in removing the switch. Do a search and have a look. If that doesn't do it, perhaps a PM to the poster would help. It sure seemed to have all the good info.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1HarleyGuy1
JM: There was a post on here very recently were one of the forum members provided a link to a youtube video he made about the steps in removing the switch. Do a search and have a look. If that doesn't do it, perhaps a PM to the poster would help. It sure seemed to have all the good info.
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I saw the video. I can get it to pop up, but can not get it to pull out.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jmbaker3
I can't get the ignition switch to release. I turn it to lock, depress the tab under it and turn the key counter clockwise...it pops up, but then when I go to pull it out it won't budge. I have an 04 Electra Glide and want to tighten the handle bar. I removed the radio and can get to one side of the clamps, but need to tighten all sides. HELP.

here is the u-tube video. OK i see you already seen it. good luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Got it...had to turn to "acc" and then push p0in and turn key. thanks
 
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