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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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changing fork oil in my 09 classic so i took out the switch as book says. mooving front end around i locked it so tried to unlock. did that but now can't get anything to come on and can't get it to lock. tried and tried, no luck. got a h.d. mechanic with the tool coming over tomorrow to straighten it out and explain what happened.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Some guy on here made this video and showed everyone how to make the tool you need. Do a search, hopefully you will find that thread. I saved the video in my how to file. Hope this helps!! Whoever made the video.....thanks a bunch!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Watching this video will solve your problem...dont ask how I know!
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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Thats One nice job of explaining how to do it... I don't even have a bagger and I liked it..

great job on who ever taped that one....
 
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thanks nmontz, i'l go down staires now and try it.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Wish I could get the old FLH fork lock to work that well....
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnnyiroc
Wish I could get the old FLH fork lock to work that well....
**** ..i wish my old flh even had a fork lock
Bought a disc brake lock though ..that might help a little
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Just reminded me of something I need to post...
 
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That's a great video, thanks man!
 
Old Mar 12, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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couldn't find anything that would work so got the switch and looked at it again. there are 2 notches in the switch housing, one wasn't lined up. played with it and finally got it to work. going to save the video, priceless!
 



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