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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gobblerhuntr
I have the bike on a jack off the ground. I turn the forks all the way left and the lock will lock after I basically force the key to that position. But the key will not come out of the ignition. If that makes sense.
Then the pin at the bottom of #17 may not be engaging all the way into the locking hole on the frame, there may be crap in there, or it is out of alignment. Probably the only thing to do is remove the assembly and check the alignment or see if it is engaging in the hole all the way.

That's all I got, hope you get it resolved.



 
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Old Mar 11, 2023 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper_man
The fork lock is not fully engaging and causing the key not to turn all the way thus preventing you from pulling it out.
Do you think having the bike off the ground has anything to do with it?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 09:07 AM
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so..no issues locking the forks with the old key?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by memphisharley
so..no issues locking the forks with the old key?
Every key I have has the same issue. they all preform the same way.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by gobblerhuntr
Every key I have has the same issue. they all preform the same way.
I would go ahead and remove the switch and work the key in it to see if it moves freely.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 10:32 PM
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Try moving the bars slightly left and right to see if the lock pin will drop in when the fork isn't hard against the limit stop.
 
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