Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

01 heritage steering lock

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 11:15 AM
  #1  
idunno's Avatar
idunno
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Default 01 heritage steering lock

Is it common for the steering lock on these frames to F up or has someone tampered with mine in the past? My ign. key will fit into the lock register but you cannot turn it.By the owners manual info the lock is supposed to be turned to the left to lock,well the inner notch is turned 90 degrees to the left now and the head is not locked,I would have to insert the key and turn it to the right90 degrees to get the inner and outer notch to align up.Anyone???Anyone???
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 12:58 PM
  #2  
oldgeezer's Avatar
oldgeezer
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,513
Likes: 4
From: Midland, TX
Default RE: 01 heritage steering lock

I don't know about your '01 but to lock the fork on my bike, you have to turn the key clockwise or to the right. Also, make sure the handle bars are turned all the way to the low side of the bike or to the left. If that doesn't work, try to move the handle bars slightly and see if the key will turn. The handle bars have to be in a specific position for the fork lock to work.

It is possible that the ignition has been changed which would give the fork lock and ignition different keys.
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 01:18 PM
  #3  
idunno's Avatar
idunno
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
Default RE: 01 heritage steering lock

I guess it is possible it has been changed.But the key will go in and you can press it in, which makes me believe the reliefs around the outside of the key are at least deep enough in the right locations.I have seen in the past where coke machines will have keys and they will not even go into the slot due to the outer notches not being deep enough in certain locations. If yours has to be turned to the right to lock then I feel better, maybe I am not sticking out my tonque just right when I am trying.
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 01:27 PM
  #4  
oldgeezer's Avatar
oldgeezer
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,513
Likes: 4
From: Midland, TX
Default RE: 01 heritage steering lock

Sounds like what my grandad used to tell me when I wasn't catching any fish. He'd say, "son, you just ain't holding your mouth right!"
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
transam7969
Dyna Glide Models
21
Jul 9, 2019 09:41 PM
Livnoutdoorsxd9
Dyna Glide Models
20
May 27, 2015 03:34 PM
supermanotorious
Dyna Glide Models
16
Nov 3, 2013 01:21 AM
captjwteal
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
4
Aug 15, 2012 03:43 PM
ronyd
Softail Models
5
Jun 19, 2008 09:38 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:35 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE