Ignition switch issue
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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Makes the job so easy a caveman could do it.
Outstanding HDF Member
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I recently upgraded my front forks so I had to take the ignition selector off. When I reinstalled it I notice that when I turned the key to lock you can still turn the ignition on. I am not sure if I have an alignment issue from taking it off? No I do not have that tool.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Felton Calif
if you look at the shaft of the switch you will see all the lugs tha stick out from the shaft
If you notice that they are of a differant size on each side of the shaft. Now take a long stright slot screw driver and line the slots in your switch with all the same size slots on the same side and the switch will drop right in
If you notice that they are of a differant size on each side of the shaft. Now take a long stright slot screw driver and line the slots in your switch with all the same size slots on the same side and the switch will drop right in
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Log home in SE Michigan full time. Log cabin in east TN, Smoky Mountians part time
The craftsman flat screwdriver in your tool box will work just like the $20 tool.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Joplin, MO
Most people reach in there with a screwdriver, don't go deep enough, and fail to turn all of them, screwing up the alignment.
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Yeah I've used the screw driver method however I think for $20. I like using the tool I can turn the front wheel and start my bike without worrying about aligning any cams up. I think 20 bucks is a small price for the tool that will make it much easier . If I didn't want to spend the money than I would at least make a tool to do the job.