Keys on shovel head ignition 73 to 84

[shovelhead]

Dose anyone know if the stock key is cut on one side or is the key double sided.

[rousseau]

The key for my 1981 FXWG was a Briggs & Stratton. Cut on one side only

[portagepan]

key

I know on my 1972 FLH the key is onesided. The aftermarkets were all two sided keys.
Mike

[shovelhead]

keys

I thank you both for the helpful information.

[shovelhead]

key

I know on my 1972 FLH the key is onesided. The aftermarkets were all two sided keys.
Mike

What make is the key or what is name on it if there is one.

[Perry Ruiter]

What make is the key or what is name on it if there is one.

Key and tumbler assembly was made by Briggs and Stratton ... Perry

[bmh]

I take it we are talking FL keys, FX bikes (and maybe XL's) started using a different switch in 73. Those keys were also one sided but I believe they were a different blank. Original keys for these switches were labeled AMF HARLEY DAVIDSON on the head.

[TimR]

Shovelhead, my key for my 1974 FXE is a two sided key, Chicago Lock on one side and an alfa-numeric code, key id on the other side. What year and model are you asking about. Tim

[shovelhead]

key

My bike is a 1975 flh. thanks for feed back.

[freebird914]

for my 81 FLTC went to harley shop and they found a orginal key black plactic head with flt on it.

[camsaure]

I take it we are talking FL keys, FX bikes (and maybe XL's) started using a different switch in 73. Those keys were also one sided but I believe they were a different blank. Original keys for these switches were labeled AMF HARLEY DAVIDSON on the head.

I think if I remember correct that the cuts on the edge of the keys were the same and would fit most locks if the little plate on the end of the lock were removed.