ignition re-assembly trouble
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 130
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From: Newnan, GA
Funny! I fight with this issue every time. I have avoided doing things to bike because of this ignition switch! Seems all the hard stuff like rebuilding engine and cams come easy. This switch assembly use to kick my butt every time. Now, for what ever reason, experience I guess, it just kind of goes back together now, no issues!
Glad you got it!
Glad you got it!
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,863
Likes: 55
From: Sedalia,Missouri
I had the same problem when I replaced my fairing cap. It is very frustrating and I ended up making the tool with copper tubing. After I made my tool I was able to get things lined up and back together. I wouldn't be without the tool after that experience.
I don't understand why some people refuse to buy the proper tool for the job,I mean for $25.00 not to have the frustration is a no brainier. Also that tool everybody is talking about is of very high quality.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,114
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From: USA
Just had mine apart for monotube installation, and I was concerned this could create a problem. So after popping out the ignition switch I avoided locking the bars. Other than that I followed instructions per the service manual. Unsure if that helped but no issues and all went back together just fine.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 279
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From: Mentor, Ohio
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 268
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From: SC
Got any pics yet
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 484
Likes: 38
From: DE
Somewhere on here is a thread on how to make one out of a flatened piece of 1/4 inch copper tubing that is bent for handle on top and bent 180 degrees back on itself at bottom. Just happens to be exactly the same size as the tool. That what I used when doing my bars but dont have a link to the thread at the moment.
EDIT: just found link to video on the tool
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...k-problem.html
Last edited by 62hdbiker; Mar 6, 2014 at 09:18 AM.
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