Problem with fork lock
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Franksville, WI
Problem with fork lock
Hey guys, just started getting the bike out after a long winter of mods. When i parked the bike, and went to lock the forks, i got the key turned back half way and then it stopped, it seems like it wont travel far enough to actually lock the forks. If i turn the wheel straight, it will turn all the way, but the forks obviously arent locked. Any ideas what may cause this? I was thinking that i might have wires or a connector in the way bc after i pulled them out to rewire my bars, i stuffed them all up through the bottom flap.
-Livn
-Livn
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Chesapeake, VA
Problem with fork lock
Try turning the fork all the way to the left, inserting the key, and moving the fork back and forth slightly until you find the sweet spot where the lock catches and locks the fork. Yes, it kinda sucks.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
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Look under the neck while you work the key. You'll see the lock rod. My guess is that it's out of place. It's happened to mine a couple times. You can pry the rod back into place with a screw driver or something
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: West Branch, Michigan
I agree with Rockymtnhigh & Bqualls....... I have the same problem with my low rider. It was too far over to the left when I tried to lock it, and it only went half way. Slightly turned it to the right like Bqualls said and bingo.... it locked. Same thing trying to UNLOCK IT. You have to mess with it a little bit. Sure wish the lock was on the tank like Hubby's FLSTC.
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
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my 09 Fatbob did that a few times, then it just stopped turning like something was in the way. The dealer replaced it under warranty. The service rep said that Dynas are notorious for sheety fork locks.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Chicago/Arlington Heights
In Daytona a couple years ago I parked and locked the fork and after many hours and a couple drinks went to leave and I could not get it to unlock. It must have taken 30-40 min. of F-ing with it until it unlocked. Went to HD in Daytona and they replaced the everything but the ignition switch. They also said the fork lock gets out of alighnment. I dont lock it anymore unless it will be out of sight........
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Fayetteville NC
I agree with Uncle Timmy. Same happened to me when I was in a hurry and tried to lock it. Somehow it got outta alignment.....but, a standard tip screwdriver should fix problem and get everything back to where it belongs.