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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Default Front Fork Lock Problem

could not find anything in any other threads, so here is the problem:

bike is fork locked, went to unlock and start it, the lever pops up, but wont move in the off or ignition position, it moves maybe a half inch, the pin will not come up to release the fork. called the dealer, he says tap the pin with a screwdriver, well i cannot hardly get a finger on the pin,much less a angle to get a screwdriver in there, any ideas? this (ignition switch) is a recall item also, if i can ever get the bike there...lol
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Default RE: Front Fork Lock Problem

I found this thread last week and it helped me with my 08 Ultra.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_1812119/tm.htm


 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Default RE: Front Fork Lock Problem

do you have a manual, it will tell you how to remove the ignition lock and you might be able to lub it and get it working smoothly then.

 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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MdTIGwelder Sent u a pm I might be able to help.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Default RE: Front Fork Lock Problem

sounds like the top is separated from the actual lock. If it is a recall ask your dealer to come pick it up
 
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