install new ignition

[bigbore2]

Just got a new ignition switch from Randy.  My stock one sometimes would not let the key go in.  I sprayed a little TRi-Lube in there but did not seem to help.  Something I don't need out in the middle of nowhere or out in the middle of somewhere. Got the tubular keyset as it was only a few dollars more.
  Can I install this without taking off my fairing?  84-1100 Haven't gone out to look at things yet.

[flips]

Hi Bigbore.
You can take the tripletree top plate or "crown" (12)off to change the ignition switch.Remove the handle bars,loosen the fork clamp bolts(13) on the top plate & remove the large nut(7) on the tripletree stem.Might be easier with the petrol tank off.No need to remove the faring.

Hope this helps 

Jeff P

[Pat Conlon]

Yep, just as Jeff said.... I had to take my tank off to get to the connector plug.
Randy's units are plug and play.

[bigbore2]

Thanx for the quick replies, except I have tried to remove the handlebars/top forkclamp before and could not get the handlebars off.  After removing the handlebar clamp setbolt, I even used a screwdriver to put pressure in the slit to spread it a little more and still could not get the bars out.  Is there something I am overlooking here.

[big r]

There is a little black plug on the triple clamp. Under that plug is an allen head screw that you have to remove to get the bars off. I believe that it is about a 4 or 6 mil. wrench. Big R

[fj11.5]

Hmmmm sounds complicated, when I fitted the same ignition, I joined a few  long extension bars together and undone the two bolts from undereath, "1/4" ratchet set, 10mm socket I think

[Tiger]

Hmmmm sounds complicated, when I fitted the same ignition, I joined a few  long extension bars together and undone the two bolts from undereath, "1/4" ratchet set, 10mm socket I think

Huh, that's easy for you guys in Aus'...everythings upside down and easier to get to, down under  ...

[big r]

Hey, Tiger that's a good one. Maybe a bit of a cheap shot but still a good one

[fj11.5]

Too bloody true mate, makes things much easier ,

[bigbore2]

I went with the extensions approach- needed to use a swivel between the 10mm and extension to get the angle right with the socket.  Was easy, plug and play.  Thanx fj11.5 for that.  big r, i found that little black plug for the triple clamp but looking at the exploded pic posted, it is not shown there either. No wonder I had a problem before. I will need to get that off someday and is good to know how to now. thanx again- owe you all a beer

[fj11.5]

No worries mate, easier than taking half the front end off  ,, oh,  and ill have a mountain dew