How to replace the ignition switch: Difference between revisions

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* [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|Remove the gas tank]]. Undo the four bolts holding the upper fairing to the gas tank and the four bolts under the seat, holding the tank bracket to the frame. Remember to disconnect all hoses from the tank before you lift, then set it aside. Keep in mind that it can weigh up to about 35 lbs (16 kg) if it's full of gas, so have a friend handy if you're concerned about lifting that much weight. You might be able to do this without removing the tank, but it's guaranteed to be far easier to remove the tank.

* Remove the upper triple clamp. Measure the position of the bars and fork tubes in the triple clamp before you start, so you can put it all back in the same place. Use the ~~large crescent wrench~~ on the pivot bolt (the huge bolt in the center of the top triple clamp). Loosen the clamp bolts on each fork leg. If everything is correctly loosened, the clamp should lift off easily with a little bit of rocking back and forth.

* Remove the upper triple clamp. Measure the position of the bars and fork tubes in the triple clamp before you start, so you can put it all back in the same place. Use the 22mm socket on the pivot bolt (the huge bolt in the center of the top triple clamp). Loosen the clamp bolts on each fork leg. If everything is correctly loosened, the clamp should lift off easily with a little bit of rocking back and forth.

* Unplug the ignition switch. Cut the zip tie holding the wiring for the ignition switch, but be careful not to cut the wiring around it. Disconnect the large plug and pull the bullet connector apart. The top triple clamp should now be free of the bike.

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 * [[How do I remove the fairing, fuel tank, etc?|Remove the gas tank]].  Undo the four bolts holding the upper fairing to the gas tank and the four bolts under the seat, holding the tank bracket to the frame.  Remember to disconnect all hoses from the tank before you lift, then set it aside.  Keep in mind that it can weigh up to about 35 lbs (16 kg) if it's full of gas, so have a friend handy if you're concerned about lifting that much weight.  You might be able to do this without removing the tank, but it's guaranteed to be far easier to remove the tank.
-* Remove the upper triple clamp.  Measure the position of the bars and fork tubes in the triple clamp before you start, so you can put it all back in the same place. Use the large crescent wrench on the pivot bolt (the huge bolt in the center of the top triple clamp).  Loosen the clamp bolts on each fork leg. If everything is correctly loosened, the clamp should lift off easily with a little bit of rocking back and forth.
+* Remove the upper triple clamp.  Measure the position of the bars and fork tubes in the triple clamp before you start, so you can put it all back in the same place. Use the 22mm socket on the pivot bolt (the huge bolt in the center of the top triple clamp).  Loosen the clamp bolts on each fork leg. If everything is correctly loosened, the clamp should lift off easily with a little bit of rocking back and forth.
 * Unplug the ignition switch.  Cut the zip tie holding the wiring for the ignition switch, but be careful not to cut the wiring around it.  Disconnect the large plug and pull the bullet connector apart.  The top triple clamp should now be free of the bike.