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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I have A 1996 roadking police the forklock is locked and cant get to unlock how do I get the headlight ***. apart and get the fork lock out? I just got this bike and the lock worked great locked it last night now will not unlock thanks
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Is this really your bike or did you steal it?
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Yep its mine will do title change on tuesdaythats how new it is to me.
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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Dd you "unload" the pressure from the lock by pushing the forks a little more to the left and then turning the fork lock towards "unlock" at the same time?
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Tumblers may be dry. Spray some silicone lube in there. Don't you know.... everything works bette with a little lube.
 
Old Sep 2, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Yes it's like the tumblers are messed up ,have oiled the lock,blew it out with air, the key just will not turn. aaaand tryed both keys. bikes been seting for 2 years in a garage so its is clean except for dust.
 
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Spray some of this **** in there and let it set; worked for me...
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How do I find the screws to remove the handlebar riser coverthats all I need to remove to remove the Vacelle halfs?
 
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Found the screws just needed A better light thanks for all the input now to get A new fork lock still will not unlock !(die grinders and whatever to get it off)
 
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