Lost ignition key while riding

[Simar Singh]

I guys I have 2002 Big dog Mastiff and while riding home, I lost my ignition key. I think it fell off the ignition switch on a bump or something. Do you think I need to replace the ignition switch or is there any other solution.

 

[Drdave427]

A really good locksmith probably can cut a key if he has enough information - or replacing the switch - don’t know which would be less $$
Locksmiths are pricey around here

 

[HMAN]

Call Eric @ HDM. I had the same thing happen.....twice! New switch from HDM and problem solved.

 

[Mr. Wright]

When you get your new key, get you a clip, and attach it to your spark plug wire.

 

[Simar Singh]

Thank you guys appreciate the quick responses. I will cal them Monday and see if they can help. Also while searching other posts, I found that countyline switch from TSC might work as well without any modifications. Not sure if this will work on my 2002 mastiff as well. I have attached the pic below.

 

[1 B.M.F.]

I have a zip tie on mine now. My son found a gold bracelet. Going to put on so I don’t have to keep replacing zip ties.

 

[HMAN]

Thank you guys appreciate the quick responses. I will cal them Monday and see if they can help. Also while searching other posts, I found that countyline switch from TSC might work as well without any modifications. Not sure if this will work on my 2002 mastiff as well. I have attached the pic below.
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It will probably work.....for a while. These bikes vibrate the crap out of every part. The tractor switches wont handle it for long. They are cheaper, but sometimes cheaper aint better. Just my .02.

 

[knothead]

New switch and a clip on key chain to your spark plug wire and problem solved....i would not do the tractor supply switch...it wont last no time like Hman said...and when ur getting a new switch from HDM get some fiberglass washer also from them to help with the vibration...

 

[chubs]

Once upon a time,in a land far away, (Kansas) a group of riders were cruising along having a grand old time. It seems that one of the riders who will remain nameless,We will just call him "Tapio" managed to lose his key while messing with his plug wires or something down there. As several of his fellow riders waited patiently on the side of the road, this rider we'll call "Tapio" walked a good mile back down the road looking for the missing key. While passing the time of the search, it was discovered that the key from another rider's bike, ( Easy dog if memory serves me), fit perfectly on the vacant ignition switch. THEN the best part of this whole story is that the A.W.O.L. key had fallen down and was laying safely on the bike's primary case in plain view ! Just another very fond memory of the get-togethers in Kansas with some of the best people a person could ever hope to meet!!! You folks all stay safe out there ! P.S. Yeah, replace the ignition switch !

 

[Pddain]

I just replaced the ignition switch yesterday. Bought the switch from Eric and Donna at HDM. Around $65 for the switch and two keys. Hardest part was getting the bolts out and back in. Thanks to some great advice from those on the forum, it was simple and the switch was an exact match.

 

[Simar Singh]

I guess i will have to call Eric monday morning. Funny thing, I just tried my mailbox key. Inserted approximately quarter key in the switch and it works. but i will surely get the switch replaced.
Appreciate all the responses guys.
Stay safe

 

[No H2O]

 

[Steven Proctor]

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Not key related, but those are some nice looking spark plug wires. Where did you get them? I would like to get a set of green ones to go with my bike.

 

[HMAN]

Taylor makes them in lots of colors.

 

[No H2O]

Not key related, but those are some nice looking spark plug wires. Where did you get them? I would like to get a set of green ones to go with my bike.

You can get them at either:

WSW, Rule Your Ride!

WSW : - BIG DOG SERVICES and REPAIRS BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE PARTS big, dog, motorcycles, parts, shop, online shopping, store

www.wildsteedworx.com

or

Barnes Performance Cycles

Big Dog Motorcycles. American Ironhorse Motorcycles. Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Chopper motorcycles. Trike conversions. Big Dog parts. Big Dog service. Big Dog repair.

www.barnesperformancecycles.com

 

[BadCo]

Have the same stupid ignition switch problem. Had a Sporty switch in there with a filed down coil when I purchased the bike. I ran into a misfire problem and wanted to eliminate the ground down coil. SO... long story short... got the 8n sw. Looked good, turned nice, went to install it today. 4 hours later, I'm wondering where to get a real switch that works.
First thing was getting the switch to mount. Only way I had on hand was the outer nut off my old switch to use the tapered end into the back of the mount and the nut and washer from the new on the outside. Looks kinda silly but if it worked I wouldn't really have minded so much.
Turns on and off fine, but this switch is so cheaply made if you tap it, push the key in further by accident (leg), or eventually wear and gravity/vibrations will shut this thing off. NOT good.
If it works for you folks, more power to you.
Ready to drill a new hole, even if its in the top. Big dog screwed the pooch on this design.
Any WAY better switches out there that would meet our need? I'm not filing down a brand new coil.

 

[Pddain]

I have the D-ring solution as well. I wrapped the D- wring with electrical tape just to make sure I did not get a wired ground. My mechanic recommended the just avoid any chance of an arc.

 

[HMAN]

HDM has brand new switches. Holler @ Derrick Donna or Eric.

 

[WU5C]

I make my own FOB's and Leather Key chains. This is my hookup after loosing one of my original BDM key rings.. I make all of these. Had a shop on ESTY but only sold one FOB. Took down the store on Esty and now do them by word of mouth. With that said I have not lost a key or had it come out while riding. Yea they are hand tooled, dyed and hand stitched.

 

[BadCo]

Only tried my hand at leather tooling once. When I had my softail it had no tankbib and I didn't care for the stock ones and one guy wanted $400+ to make a simple custom one for me. For a little over $125 I bought the tools, leather, and die I needed. Came out "not bad" for a first time I think. May have a go at a key chain one day.