whyber Derestricted Danger
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Have you tried giving it a clean. Spray a good lot of WD40 down the keyhole and cycle the key a good few times, then follow it with electrical contact cleaner then silicone spray. Might just be dirty/wet/corroded.
To change the lock, you do need to remove security bolts. When I've done it on other bikes, I found it's easiest to take the top yoke off complete with the lock and do it on the bench. I've usually found I can get the bolts out by tapping them round with a punch and/or grabbing them with mole grips. Sometimes need drilling and my tip is to file a flat on the top and centre punch it before starting. I suspect you could also dremmel a slot into them and take them out with a screwdriver/impact driver.
With some ignition locks, it's comparatively easy to seperate the switch part from the barrel with a bit of wiggling and poking. If this is the case, you could leave the lock bit where it is and just swap out the switch section withotu having to remove the lock.
Unless you can order an OEM one which has the same key as your current one, your tank cap and seat lock will land up with a different key. You can just carry both keys. You can also replace all three locks which are often supplied as a set or it is possible to dismantle and rearrange the wafers in the locks so they match a particular key. From experience on other bikes, it's easier to dismantle tank cap and seat locks than it is to do ignition locks.
I don't think a bad ignition switch will be causing sluggish starting itself but it might be affecting battery charging or putting a lot of load on the charging system which can result in an undercharged battery.
If it's burned out two stators, you have to wonder why. Reg rec or its connections would be my first port of call. Also when did it last have a new battery? If it burned the stator, it suggests it's been overcharging, this could knacker the battery. As could chronic undercharging which you seem to have now. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Nobby the Bastard Harley Gaydar
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