Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Ignition key switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:38 PM
  #1  
67wizard's Avatar
67wizard
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From: Near Las Vegas,Nv
Default Ignition key switch

I have seen the video on how to remove and install the key switch. My question is after is put back and it works the way it should, now if I turn the switch to unlock without the key in and I put my fingure under the the switch housing and push up on that little tab I can remove the switch housing without the key in. Is there something broken in the housing. Other than that it works just like it should, it locks and unlocks, all functions work. I must put the key in to put the housing back in the bike. Got me puzzled.
 
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2012 | 11:34 PM
  #2  
stuart1270's Avatar
stuart1270
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 447
Likes: 11
From: Bronxville ny
Default

Maybe you put the top round silver nut in upside down. that's the one that holds the switch from coming out.
 
Reply
Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:26 AM
  #3  
67wizard's Avatar
67wizard
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From: Near Las Vegas,Nv
Default

No I don't think so because if its upside down you can't tighten it with a wrench as the groves for the wrench are on the bottom. In other words the smooth side would be up.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hawg50
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
0
Apr 7, 2014 08:23 PM
Rznkane
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
3
Dec 29, 2012 01:16 PM
cwsharp
Softail Models
0
Oct 23, 2011 03:52 PM
andyp
Touring Models
9
Jan 7, 2011 08:11 PM
hobbes2
Touring Models
5
Apr 20, 2007 10:19 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:08 AM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE