Forks won't lock
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 144
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From: CALI
i had a temporary case of dumba$$ with mine. it would not lock either but after a few weeks (sad to say) i tried lubing it and turning it to lock and noticed that the key ring was up and catching a little nub right above key socket after i noticed this i turn it and lock it fine now hahaha!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 868
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From: Warwick, RI
Only bike I locked the forks on was my V Star 1300. And only because the forks locked when you turned the ignition to full off. Other than that, I never lock the forks. Shoot, on my Dyna, I haven't put the key in the ignition since I brought it home.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 5
From: West Branch, Michigan
Same thing with mine..........then when I finally got it locked, I couldn't get it UNLOCKED. Talk about going into a panic. I mean how stupid would it look to have to call someone to come over to unlock your bike!!! Seems to be getting easier with time...
but you definately have to find that "spot" for the tumbler to turn.
but you definately have to find that "spot" for the tumbler to turn.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 373
Likes: 2
From: Virginia Beach
Never heard that term. But we do use the term, "nuke". Looks like he nuked it.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 90
Likes: 1
From: Oahu
Besides, "nuke" is only half a word, usually it's preceded by "F***in' "
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From: Doghouse... mostly
Yeah it helps if you're somewhat smarter than either the key, lock, or the fork. Just yankin your chain. You learn sumpthin new everyday and if ya don't, you ain't livin right.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Indiana
If you like them it could be New Underway Buddy aka biotch!!! But you take care of them!! These days though they call it something like hazing.....softer world these days!!