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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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My problem is opposite of the 06 problem. I can not get my fork lock to stay locked. I lock the ignition, turn the bars to the left all the way, and when I turn them to the right, I feel them catch but they end up releasing. Any thoughts? I have taken it to the dealer and they say they there is nothing wrong, and of course they can get it to stay locked.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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I can't help there. I have not had a problem with my 06 PO edition....I got the letter to change the switch but have not gotter around to it....

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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Try turning the forks to the left all the way, then lock the ignition.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Try turning the forks to the left all the way, then lock the ignition.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Try turning the forks to the left all the way, then lock the ignition.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Did you have the recall work perfromed? This may solve all of your problems. If you have an 06 Touring you should have gotten a recall letter form the MoCo.

Mine is being done this Friday
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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It's been a recall on the 06 locks you should recieve something in the mail real soon.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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My forks wouldn't unlock for me. 06 SG. Of course I was away from home on a Sunday, but HOG towing eventually helped me. ( Another story altogether) . After 2 months they still hadn't received the part to fix it with, they eventually stole one off another bike in stock. Got home, tried the fork lock, and it doesn't lock. Another trip to the dealer !!!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: bonzo2

Did you have the recall work perfromed? This may solve all of your problems. If you have an 06 Touring you should have gotten a recall letter form the MoCo.

Mine is being done this Friday
I haven't received any letter yet.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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My bike is an 05, however I have to check when it was made, the recall is for bikes made from June 05 I think, I didn’t get my bike until July. Either way I never received the letter so the dealer said they couldn’t help. I told them a letter or not, it should be a warranty issue if it doesn’t work, they agreed.
 
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