Not The Dreaded Fork Lock Problem
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Not The Dreaded Fork Lock Problem
Went for an all day ride last Saturday with a riding buddy. Later in the day as we stopped for a coke, I noticed my ignition/fork lock was acting funny. It turned, but it was stiff. After I got it started, we rode some more. On the next stop, I thought I was going to be stranded. It was really difficult to turn but I finally got it to the "on" position and rode it home. I lubed the lock and inspected the lock pin to see if it was canted or anything unusual. Everything looked OK. Even after the lube it was still hard to turn. That's when I looked down the barrel of the key and saw something in there. I got a tooth pick and picked out a good sized wad of pocket lint! Problem solved. Duh. Put that one in the memory bank.
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RE: Not The Dreaded Fork Lock Problem
Was there a mfgr date fix? I have not had the problem w/the lock, but always have to move the wheel to get the unlock to work. That seems normal to me, so did they fix it on the end run of production?
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Good to know there is a solution for the real lock problem. As yet, mine is working fine. (That is - when I don't fill the key with pocket lint!)
Good to know there is a solution for the real lock problem. As yet, mine is working fine. (That is - when I don't fill the key with pocket lint!)
That'll teach you to store your key in your navel.
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RE: Not The Dreaded Fork Lock Problem
I had a similar problem, even though softails don't have the issue.
It was dark, and for nearly 5 minutes with lots of swearing I tried, unsucsesfully to turn the lock.
Finally it dawned on me that I had the wrong key! [:@] I have just put easybrackets that morning on my bike and they use a barrel key as well.
Man did I feel like a dumbazz!
Ya, so don't use the wrong key, and don't store your key's in your navel!
It was dark, and for nearly 5 minutes with lots of swearing I tried, unsucsesfully to turn the lock.
Finally it dawned on me that I had the wrong key! [:@] I have just put easybrackets that morning on my bike and they use a barrel key as well.
Man did I feel like a dumbazz!
Ya, so don't use the wrong key, and don't store your key's in your navel!
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