2011 R3T Completely Dead

idk said:

Take the old one apart and repair it. It is not that difficult - apart from two tamper-proof screws, and they're not that bad. If you replace it then you will either be carrying two different keys, or you will spend a lot of money getting a different fuel cap and seat lock.

Better still, go "keyless".

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dobro said:

The mechanic says I only need the switch (part T2500532), which won't require changing the ignition key....

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DEcosse said:

T500532 is not the correct one for the US market - that would be T2500564*
The key-switch assembly is exactly that - the LOCK AND the SWITCH, so it does come with a new key.
The overall lock-set includes the Accessories and Panniers Lock Barrels to match the new Key; if you have either of those, you will be using two keys if you just buy item #2 (T2500564*) on fiche, vs #1, complete lock-set.
However it is possible to separate the mechanical key-lock from the electrical switch assembly and swap them - it does require removing the shear-bolts which requires some minor surgery (as being shear-bolts, the heads have snapped off during assembly)

There is a guide on how to dis-assemble the switch in this thread - http://www.r3owners.net/threads/diy-ignition-switch-repair-get-home-keep-your-locks.22420/

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dobro said:

I've been waiting for the ignition switch to arrive for 2 weeks and riding my bike in the interim. Today it was dead for the first time in about 3 weeks. The horn did work but the accessory lights, fuel pump, turn signals and headlight and driving lights did not. I vigorously turned the handlebars but that did not help. After turning the key about 10 times it started right up. The weird thing is that while the headlight came on immediately with the accessory lights and fuel pump the driving lights did not come on till about 10 seconds later.

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johnreeder said:

Did replacing the fuel pump fix it? I'm having the same problem with my 2008. The strange thing is it never quits once it's started. But it did fail to start on two occasions and both times only the horn would operate.

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johnreeder said:

I meant to say "Did replacing the ignition switch fix it".

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steve59 said:

hm, I thought that was a R3R issue and because of the single headlight on the touring your bikes were more or less immune to the melting.

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