Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

Isn't the ignition switch bolted to the top yoke? If so you don't have to strip the whole front end down, you take the yoke off with the ignition switch still attached and remove the switch on the bench

Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

Will check as I'm not sure, picking up new ignition tomorrow hopefully.

Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

I'm pretty sure that the igniton switch on a KMX is screwed to the top yoke from underneath.

Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

It is, I can't get the top yoke off because the screws won't budge whatsoever. Will have to get some more effective tools, managed to get 1 of 4 loose but the others just started to grind my tools apart.

Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

All done, managed to remove handlebars and yoke and got ignition free once it was all off. Only took a couple of determined hours and 3 trips to the tool shop! New ignition should be here on monday and i'll be able to put it back together!

Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

Good man, hope it all fits up ok. Getting the yoke off that way is much easier than stripping the complete front end down.

Re: Removing ignition barrel (not on an SV)
 

Definitely, once I got an allen bolt the right size for the ratchet to get the handle bars off it was a cinch. Managed to get the security bolt out by wedging something against it and gradually twisting it out. Definitely using standard bolts to put it back in!