Urgent help with 98 Electra Glide

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Jan 19, 2014 | 01:38 AM

Steben

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Urgent help with 98 Electra Glide

Hi there, Im new to Harleys and really loved my new purchase until last night. Moving bike into shed I slipped and bike started to fall. As I grabbed the bars they moved. I have managed to strip the front but cannot find any information anywhere on how to remove my ignition. Unlike the later ones my key turns to the selected option not the housing. Attached is photo of my ignition. Am meant to be going on a tour in a couple of days but if I cant fix bars I wont make it.
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Jan 19, 2014 | 05:28 AM

Steben

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I have googled and searched the net. I cant find reference to my ignition anywhere.

Jan 19, 2014 | 06:27 AM

smithbrl

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I've heard that you may be able to put the front wheel up against something that won't move and yank the bars back to center. They are supported by rubber or plastic bushings that have a little give.

Jan 19, 2014 | 06:44 AM

riteway

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Try checking "Youtube" a lot of Harley lock related vids....Sorry i did a search here but couldnt find anything.... Good Luck!!!

Jan 19, 2014 | 06:49 AM

klimoman

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See Citoriplus for this post......

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Jan 19, 2014 | 07:02 AM

Big Trev

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Originally Posted by Steben

The same as my 1999 Road Glide, I asked the same question at the local HD shop, and they said I would need to prise off the black part/plate as it's stuck on. There's no mention of how to remove it in the 99 Harley manual

Jan 19, 2014 | 08:03 AM

Moe55

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From your picture Harley lists that an international switch.
Remove the black decal (discard) Pull the four aluminum tamper proof plugs with a stud extractor or Easy out. If necessary carefully drill out plugs using a 3/8" or 9.5mm bit. exercise caution to avoid damaging hex in the button head allen screws.
Remove the four button head allen screws from the ****, remove the ****.
This came from a 1997 FLH service manual.
Hope that helps.