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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: squirrel-22 on April 03, 2008, 04:20:55 PM

Title: ignition switch question
Post by: squirrel-22 on April 03, 2008, 04:20:55 PM
when I bought my bike the key was broke off in the ignition. So I bought one off of ebay. What kind of bolt is holding that crazy thang on????



THANKS
Title: Re: ignition switch question
Post by: JeremyP on April 03, 2008, 04:32:03 PM
ooo boy that doesnt sound like fun  :icon_confused:
i don't think it is a crazy bolt though

:dunno_white:
Title: Re: ignition switch question
Post by: dgyver on April 03, 2008, 06:44:26 PM
They are security bolts designed to snap off when installed. You can try a center punch to tap it loose, as stated in the service manual. The best way for me was to drill and use an ez-out.
Title: Re: ignition switch question
Post by: ATLRIDER on April 29, 2008, 05:37:05 PM
I'm gonna have to remove my ignition switch to get the key code off the side of it & then take it to the dealer to get a key cut.  They said they'd cut the key for $7.50.  The locksmith wanted $125.

By the way, do the bolts have to be replaced with new ones?  From the service manual it looks like the heads snap off when proper torque is reached.

Thanks.
Title: Re: ignition switch question
Post by: dgyver on April 29, 2008, 05:42:42 PM
New bolts are required.
Title: Re: ignition switch question
Post by: ATLRIDER on April 29, 2008, 07:12:20 PM
Thanks. :thumb:
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