Glad I saw this thread. Mine is getting hung a bit sometimes. It hasn't gotten bad yet, but I'll keep the WD-40 in mind in case it does.

 

Anyone had a problem with the fork lock? On my FXDBI, the lock will not engage. Goes about 1/2 way and sticks. I tried the WD-40, no luck. May have got jammed by towing it last week...they jam the front tire up against the front stop on the tow truck and jack it down.

Hitting the dealership tomorrow...

 

I use Remington Dri-lube. It was sticking, especially after a heavy rain or when I washed it. After I sprayed the Dri-lube in there, no problems at all. It seems to last longer than other stuff that I have used in the past. [sm=chattypair.gif]

 

I have an '08 ever since new when I turn the key off , it falls out of the ignition switch.

 

Dealer rep who sold me my Street Bob recommended leaving the key slightly to the left of the 'off' position if you are not removing it immediately. That will keep it in place, and not engage the fork lock.

 

I was told the same thing by the parts mgr at the local hd dealer...leave it half turn to the left once parked in the garage.

 

Its actually embarrassing that the key falls out like that. I would like to know who came up with that design[:@].

 

I have an 09 fxdl(low rider) and this started a few months ago, fork wouldn't lock, rings not right inside the switch I guess. A friend pushed in the button underneath the ignition area and it worked for a while. Stopped again, but could still start. The other day, couldn't start the bike. Tried messing with that button again and nothing, an hour or so later, a guy managed to get it working. Going to order a new one and replace it asap. It's a poor design issue anyway on these bikes, but seems it may be a common issue to have problems with it.

 

PB works okay but sure smells like dead raccoons.

 

you really are better off not using oil...it collects dirt and grit. A better lube for this is dry moly lube for guns...easy to find at WallyWorld or Academy...I use it on my firearms.