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[danner55]

I'm changing out the handlebars on my 2011 FLHTCUSE6 with a set of Wild Chubby 578's. I got all the manuals so I think I can do the change out. I'm looking for some advice on removing & installing the ignition switch. I know the power lock is not serviceable so I do not want to damage it. I would appreciate some advice on this from some members that have removed the power lock ignition knob & any shortcuts on changing out the handlebars.

Thanks & ride safe!

Dan

[CVO Brian]

With the key in the bike and ignition turned to the on position, reach under ignition and you will find a button. Push while holding key in ignition and the assembly will pull up. There is a green wire attached. Follow it to a plug and unplug it and the whole assembly will come free.

DO not remove cables from resevoirs. Unscrew two screws on each one and remove entire resevior with mirrow and let them hang. I wrapped in old t shirts and zip ties to fork lower.

Also remember to plug the heated grips back in from the adjustment cap before you reinstall the grip on bike its a bear if not and cut 1/2" off the bar so you will not have that gap that some do when they dont follow the wild one website instruction Guide.

No need to remove inner fairing as some will tell you , just loosen all the mounting brackets enough for you to get to back clamp bolts. snip all your zip ties and pull both brake and clutch cables forward before re installing for more room and zip tie them back up after everything is plugged in.
PM me if you get stuck and I'll give you my cell number. Not that hard at all Brother. Good luck you will love these bars.

[CVO Brian]

Correction turn ignition to lock position and keep bars strait. My bad a little dislexic

[danner55]

Thanks, Brian!
After talking to you last week I'm doing all the research to do the change out. I didn't want to call you about removing the ignition switch.

I'm planning on changing them out next week & I have your number if I have a problem.

Thanks, Dan

[CVO Brian]

Anytime buddy.

[Cvostu]

That Brian sure knows his stuff 

[Jswerve]

[dayne66]

Also remember to plug the heated grips back in from the adjustment cap before you reinstall the grip on bike its a bear if not and cut 1/2" off the bar so you will not have that gap that some do when they don't follow the wild one website instruction Guide.

I assume this applies to the 575s as well.

If 1/2" off the left side...then I guess the bars should be moved 1/4" to the left as well, to keep thing perfectly centered...right?


They say left on the website.....but, the throttle is on the right side...WTF?

[dayne66]

That video shows the switch knob being removed from the locked position...I want to do this while the bike is on the lift table and the front tire is clamped straight ahead...possible?

[CVO Brian]

The left side is where the heated grip controller is which requires more room thats why they say to cut 1/2" off and they are 100% correct. I did not move my 578's over a 1/4" I can't tell the difference and I think the 578's are also 2" wider than the 575's. If you dont have heated grips then you are ok without cutting. Also a standard size copper tubing cutter works best for this cutting because there is no burs in the pipe or shavings and its a clean strait cut.

[dayne66]

The left side is where the heated grip controller is which requires more room thats why they say to cut 1/2" off and they are 100% correct. I did not move my 578's over a 1/4" I can't tell the difference and I think the 578's are also 2" wider than the 575's. If you dont have heated grips then you are ok without cutting. Also a standard size copper tubing cutter works best for this cutting because there is no burs in the pipe or shavings and its a clean strait cut.

Thanks, Brian.....I'll be installing Heat demons so I guess I don't need to cut...but, then there's a gap, right?

[CVO Brian]

Dayne,

Yes on the stand handlebar strait. I wouldn't lift High though and try to keep the front wheel from moving. And the two back radio screws are a bear use strait ball allen keys is the trick. Cover your front Fender with heavy blanket and Blue tape your fork cowbells to avoid the inner fairing brackets from scratcing while moving it forward. Sorry, just things comming to me as im typing. Better safe than sorry

[CVO Brian]

Dayne

Not sure what a heat demon is buddy. If you dont have heated grips from Harley you will not need to cut and there will be no gap.

[dayne66]

http://www.heatdemons.com/Harley-Davidson-Grip-Warmers_c_93.html

...I've had enough of the HD junk in the past.

Thanks for all the tips....with them and a slow deliberate pace, all should go well.

[Jswerve]

That video shows the switch knob being removed from the locked position...I want to do this while the bike is on the lift table and the front tire is clamped straight ahead...possible?

No, once you remove it you can use a homemade tool to unlock it so you can move it back and forth. I just did it when I installed new handlebars. Very easy.