How do I change the ignition barrel?

jackso11 · Dec 7, 2007

When I got my bike it had no helmet locks, no seat lock, and 2 diferent keys for the ignition and tank. I have bought a full set (2 helmet locks, seat lock, gas cap and ignition) off ebay working on 2 keys (both the same). How do I get the old ignition barrel out to change it? Is there a way or does it have to be drilled out?

Thanks.

fog · Dec 7, 2007

You can take the whole ignition switch off from the top triple. there are two bolts that have had their head snapped off as a anti theft measure but a few taps with a punch and hammer will un screw them easilly. Then the switch cable un plugs. Then take the whole thing to a locksmith and he'll change the lock for you.

FOG

jackso11 · Dec 11, 2007

Does the lock not come out with the barrel? I thought I could just take one out and put the other in.
Not going to be with the bike for a week so I can't chaeck it out

fog · Dec 11, 2007

Now wouldn't that be convienient? A thief could just go around with his own Lock and key and help himself.

FOG

Kcrunch1 · Dec 12, 2007

FOG said:
You can take the whole ignition switch off from the top triple. there are two bolts that have had their head snapped off as a anti theft measure but a few taps with a punch and hammer will un screw them easilly. Then the switch cable un plugs. Then take the whole thing to a locksmith and he'll change the lock for you.

FOG

So If I am understanding this right, You remove the triple tree, turn it upside down so that you can see the 2 bolts with no heads and knock it with a punch and hammer counterclock wise? Then after you unscrew the bolts, the switch cable unplugs from the bottom of the cylinder?

How do you reinstall it? Do you punch it untill it's tight?

fog · Dec 12, 2007

No dummy you use new bolts with proper heads.

FOG

Kcrunch1 · Dec 12, 2007

FOG said:
No dummy you use new bolts with proper heads.

FOG

Oh oops, That makes sense, why would I put chewed up bolt heads back in the thing. Mine is starting to have to be giggled before I can start the bike. So I will be changing mine soon too. Thanks FOG.

dragknee · Dec 13, 2007

you dont wanna know how he makes it giggle

jakdobelbower · Dec 14, 2007

FOG said:
No dummy you use new bolts with proper heads.

FOG

dumby ;D

dragknee · Dec 14, 2007

gumby

Red-Leg · Dec 18, 2007

On my '89s the ignition is secured with a pair of reverse torx bolts. They are composed of a metal that has the same Rockwell hardness rating as a frozen stick of butter, so be careful.

When I was troubleshooting an electrical issue recently, I pulled the ignition off one to try on the other and while I was able to get one bolt out with the appropriate socket, the other required a bit of vise-grip persuasion.

Good luck!

Darren

How do I change the ignition barrel?

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