It finally Happened. 1st mechanical breakdown.

[Phoneman1981]

Hello Everyone: 10 years and 55k miles my 2005 RSTD left me stranded. Stopped for fuel the evening before departing for a trip to the Black Hills with my 11 year old grandson. Sudden ignition switch failure. Worked until 9PM to get it tore down. Stopped for rest and research. Started at 5:00. Thanks to Don Nelson's tech write up and advice from Mike Eykamp and Mike Griswold I had it removed, repaired and reinstalled by noon. The switch was not burnt badly. Just had a film of some sort covering the contacts. Electrical contact cleaner, emery cloth and a fair amount of labor salvaged our trip. I did not want to disappoint my Grandson

 

After experiencing this I would not want to experience this issue on a long trip!! Winter time maintenance should include switch maintenance and fuel pump inspections. Sure appreciate this site!!

Edited July 31, 2017 by Phoneman1981
Miss spelling

[M61A1MECH]

May be time to contact Dion (DJH3) about an ignition by pass harness, just in case.

[Phoneman1981]

Sadly I think I purchased a harness awhile back. Let me know if you remember where I put it. Lol

[djh3]

Sadly I think I purchased a harness awhile back. Let me know if you remember where I put it. Lol

I'll say it was "awhile back". My records show probably end of 2014. I didnt have an exact date of when I shipped it. I did explain it was a "wired" connection not bluetooth rite? It has to be plugged into the bike. If your place is like mine, it's about 3 layers down. Glad you got back running.

[Flyinfool]

Sadly I think I purchased a harness awhile back. Let me know if you remember where I put it. Lol

 

I know where it is, I put a lot of things in that same place. It is a nice safe place so that you will be able to find it when you need it........

[RandyR]

A spray can of electrical contact cleaner is your friend....