Edit: My Ign. Switch won't lock in the "Lock" Position!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 673
From: Rolla
Can anyone explain why you would ever need this "feature"?
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 734
Likes: 66
From: Reading, PA
I can lock mine without the forks being in the lock position. The Acc can also be locked, nice if you have saddlebag spoiler lights and need to leave the bike for awhile, the lights stay on in the spoilers, also the dash lights stay on for some rear visibility.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,727
Likes: 6
I just checked mine. It will lock in the Access position too. But it will not lock straight up (OFF) position or in the ignition position.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 473
Likes: 5
From: Grays Creek, NC
The ignition switches changed on the Electra Glides. I'm not sure of exact year but i think 07/08. On my 05 UC I could unlock the forks, move switch to off and then turn key to lock position. The switch would turn freely between off and run. Then if I wanted to lock the forks at a stop, all I had to do was turn the switch to lock and the forks were locked. I didn't need to dig out a key to lock it. Very convenient.
My 12 Limited won't do that. I cannot turn the key to lock when the switch is in the off position.
My 12 Limited won't do that. I cannot turn the key to lock when the switch is in the off position.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 586
Likes: 25
From: Ellan Vannin
So that you can run the battery flat while preventing any good samaritan from turning the switch to off. 
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: Mesa arizona
The ignition will only lock in the fork lock position. Read your owners manual
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,590
Likes: 31
From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
You came in late...... it will lock in the lock position AND the accessory position.
Here's directly from the manual
"Locks the switch in either the FORK LOCK or ACCESS switch position. Remove the key for security."
Can not be locked in any other position.
Last edited by shooter5074; Apr 3, 2012 at 08:55 PM. Reason: My butt smiles when I fart
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Syracuse, NY
I made the same mistake myself when I picked up my new Road Glide Ultra.
+1 to reading the manual
+1 to reading the manual
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 662
Likes: 1
From: Kelowna, BC, Canada
You can lock it in the ACC postition so that if you ever break down you can use your 4 way flashers and lock the bike up. The alarm can also be armed when it's in the ACC with the 4 ways on.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,590
Likes: 31
From: Western Illinois, land of bad roads, and corrupt politicians
In fact, you have to turn the ignition back on to turn them off.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
NewJackCiti
General Harley Davidson Chat
13
Apr 9, 2014 01:46 PM
