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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 07:25 PM
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Has anyone ever experienced issues with fork lock not releasing? .
 
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 07:26 PM
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I have seen threads on it here, you may want to list your bike you're having issues with.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 07:31 PM
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17 Street Glide
 
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 09:13 PM
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Have you tried wiggling the handlebars a bit while unlocking it? Sometimes my fork lock on my Street Glide is hard to turn and a little jiggle taking the pressure off does the trick.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 07:41 AM
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I got into unlock that way, just wondering if anyone else has had that same issue. It was weird bit I got it to pop back up so I could ride it.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 07:52 AM
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A drop or two of lock lube every so often helps. Everything wears eventually.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 04:06 PM
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Or graphite... You don't need much.
 
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