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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Hey everyone, This is my first post and my first harley,just one question I have an 06 flht does the switch lock in off or just the fork it just seems the switch should lock too.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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You turn the ignition to the lock position to lock the forks. You then have to put the key in the ignition and turn it to lock in order to lock it so no one can turn the ignition switch Did I confuse you, cuz you confused me.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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To expand upon that, you can basically turn your bike on and off and lock the forks without ever using the key. However, anyone else can too unless you actually lock the ignition.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Listen to what dawg has to say, he knows his stuff!!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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hey, Thanks I got now I see how it works thanks again
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Read the owners manual, ride the bike, read it one more time, ride forever.. Its easy
 
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