Gotta have b@lls to work on ignition switch

The Vol-can · 04-27-2006

After getting my ignition re-keyed by the local locksmith, I had trouble putting it back on the bike. Soooo, I opened up the back, and began removing the contents. Lo and behold, found two ball bearings in the bottom, running loose. After lots of study, figured out they went into two columns, each filled with a tiny copper spring. In order to seat the ball bearings, and still re-assemble the ignition lock, I opted to use petroleum jelly to hold the ball bearings in place while I artfully put the mess I made back together.

And yes, the old girl cranked right up when I asked her to. Miracles DO happen!

Frankt07 · 04-27-2006

ay yes. without b@lls, you are screwed

**Spok** · 04-27-2006

oh frank.....lol

i'd never wanna work on the ignition switch

Frankt07 · 04-27-2006

you caught that eh spok?...LMAO
you are one smart little alien. caught on to our sick earthly humor

Ericthejet · 04-28-2006

How big were they?

SLSChic · 04-28-2006

bigg enough to play with them yet small enough to loose them I guess

**2WheelFun** · 04-28-2006

So how did these balls get loose?

*Tod* · 04-28-2006

Raging hormones?

Frankt07 · 04-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

So how did these balls get loose?

maybe while playing with them he got em wet and was airing them out to dry?

1400pilot · 04-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by whistle clean

So how did these balls get loose?

didnt use the proper support

*pitchinguy* · 04-28-2006

Pressure relief!!!............................

maybe from the springs??!?!

http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp...p=ZNxdm801YYUS

SLSChic · 04-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1600pilot

didnt use the proper support

Proper support is a very important thing for the key to function properly on demand!

*jukief* · 04-28-2006

Balls and vaseline. Interesting combination!

*anamosity* · 04-28-2006

hey baby, want to check out ball bearings!

SLSChic · 04-28-2006

I guess you could use vaseline on the balls as well. I have never found it to be a nessesity myself but if it turns your key than go for it.

CTRider · 04-29-2006

Whatever gets your motor running, I guess....

SilverEagle · 05-30-2006

............WHERE is this going now?????

In bowling it is called gutterball..........here.....mind in the gutter

Twisted · 05-31-2006

Dont'cha just hate it when your balls get loose like that?

BALL BEARINGS !!! Geeze you people have dirty minds.

I like that in you.

Sassy Chassis · 05-31-2006

It's all ball bearings these days...

landshark661 · 05-16-2007

[b]after locating said balls and then lubricating...do you feel that they will ever let you down again???...[/B]

04-27-2006	#1 (permalink)
The Vol-can Ride Safe = Ride Often Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,754	Gotta have b@lls to work on ignition switch After getting my ignition re-keyed by the local locksmith, I had trouble putting it back on the bike. Soooo, I opened up the back, and began removing the contents. Lo and behold, found two ball bearings in the bottom, running loose. After lots of study, figured out they went into two columns, each filled with a tiny copper spring. In order to seat the ball bearings, and still re-assemble the ignition lock, I opted to use petroleum jelly to hold the ball bearings in place while I artfully put the mess I made back together. And yes, the old girl cranked right up when I asked her to. Miracles DO happen! __________________ 2005 Vulcan 800 Classic Love Those Mods!

04-27-2006	#2 (permalink)
Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,018	ay yes. without b@lls, you are screwed __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

04-27-2006	#3 (permalink)
Spok RIP Deron - 1400Pilot Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,531	oh frank.....lol i'd never wanna work on the ignition switch __________________ In Memory of Deron Harden - 1400 Pilot. You are missed.

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Frankt07 Ridden like a Ford! BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 4,018	you caught that eh spok?...LMAO you are one smart little alien. caught on to our sick earthly humor __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT 2005 Phantom Silver 1500 Classic Royal Purple synthetic oil in both

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Ericthejet Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The northeast! Posts: 1,696	How big were they? __________________ 1984 Ninja 900 (A1) To make it go faster I need to add more lightness!

04-28-2006	#6 (permalink)
SLSChic Hallo, mine name iz Gretchen Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lolo,Mt Posts: 8,797	bigg enough to play with them yet small enough to loose them I guess __________________ ANAMOSITY.COM

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	So how did these balls get loose? __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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Tod Speed Learner Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,861	Raging hormones? __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

04-28-2006	#11 (permalink)
pitchinguy Deron...THE..."big guy"! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,781	*Pressure relief!!!............................* *maybe from the springs??!?!* http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp...p=ZNxdm801YYUS __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

04-28-2006	#13 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,141	Balls and vaseline. Interesting combination! __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

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anamosity secret agent BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 13,992	hey baby, want to check out ball bearings! __________________ ====== 08 ZX14 ======

04-28-2006	#15 (permalink)
SLSChic Hallo, mine name iz Gretchen Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lolo,Mt Posts: 8,797	I guess you could use vaseline on the balls as well. I have never found it to be a nessesity myself but if it turns your key than go for it. __________________ ANAMOSITY.COM

04-29-2006	#16 (permalink)
CTRider TV Guru BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,349	Whatever gets your motor running, I guess.... __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

05-30-2006	#17 (permalink)
SilverEagle Banned Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4,065	............WHERE is this going now????? In bowling it is called gutterball..........here.....mind in the gutter __________________ (((R.I.P Deron - 1400Pilot, You left a big hole)))

05-31-2006	#18 (permalink)
Twisted Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 316	Dont'cha just hate it when your balls get loose like that? BALL BEARINGS !!! Geeze you people have dirty minds. I like that in you. __________________ 05 Vulcan Classic 1600.

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Sassy Chassis Much love to my Kawi Pals Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston/Katy, TX Posts: 950	It's all ball bearings these days... __________________ 2002 Ninja 250 SOLD!!!! 2004 GSXR 600 Yellow & Black, Yeah Baby!!

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