Help...have two folks traveling...one lost keys to unlock fork lock.
Road Warrior
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me and it is not in a locked compartment, i even thought aboit putting one inside the fairing, after all it is for emergencies only.
The standard response to that is,
if you lose your key, you don't get any nookie
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Lost key?
They are in South Miami Beach Florida, and cannot find a locksmith who works on bikes. 2014 Harley Ultra Limited. Need to unlock ignition switch and forks. a local Harley dealer was not any help.
As a last resort, can the switch be broken and turned with a large wrench? What damage will that cause?
They are traveling and have limited tools.
*** UPDATE *** - They are sure another key is in one of the saddle bags, or the trunk. Can the trunk or saddle bag locks be defeated easier than the ignition lock?
As a last resort, can the switch be broken and turned with a large wrench? What damage will that cause?
They are traveling and have limited tools.
*** UPDATE *** - They are sure another key is in one of the saddle bags, or the trunk. Can the trunk or saddle bag locks be defeated easier than the ignition lock?
#1) I very rarely use the fork lock. I carry a disc brake lock. I periodically lube and test my fork lock at home to ensure that it works properly.
#2) Traveling out of town, I keep a spare key in my luggage, or on my person (jacket or helmet). I carry my key and key fob on a key ring, clipped to my belt loop. If I lose that, I know I have a spare somewhere. I always leave a spare key and key fob at home, for worst case scenario.
#3) Lost key fob. I keep my key and key fob on the same key ring, clipped to my belt loop. I keep my key fob code somewhere in case I lose my fob. With the code, you can override your lost fob.
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They lost one key...the spare is locked in the saddlebag...and....
??? Love to know the back story on that. Hope it works out. Let us know.
Originally Posted by Goose_NC
Somehow they found someone with a key that has been overnighted to them.
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Hundreds of thousands of possibilities....... 7 pins with 7 different depths (counted my own) is 823453 possible. And if anyone has ever tried drilling one of these, it's not that easy. It's hardened material.
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I am surprised at how many folks state that they never lock their ignition locks on their bikes. Perhaps it's a new thing for the newer bikes with proximity FOB?
