Igniton/Fork Lock Doesn't Lock
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Igniton/Fork Lock Doesn't Lock
Hey all looked thru the searches and couldn't find my situation...09 FLHTCU when I lock the ignition/fork lock it works like it's supposed to, however if i wiggle the switch back and forth while lifting it, it will pop up and I can then turn it to all positions. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
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the switches on these things seem to be a little fickle. I know if it is installed incorrectly, it will do that. I've had to take mine off and re-install it a couple times after I've taken the bike apart and put it back together because of similar things. My key just doesn't fit in properly when I don't get it right when I try to unlock it.
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Are you trying to lock it in the Off(Straight Down) position, or the Fork Lock position? Because I found out recently that the bike will only lock in the Fork Lock or Accessory position. It was actually in my manual.
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It is in the "lock" position...When I remove the entire piece....the actual "post" seems a little loose to me. Not sure if it's natural or not. I think it's loose enough to move the locking mechanism out enough to "miss" the flange, therefore I can release the whole switch and rotate to any position... Thought it was kind of comical....spend $ 20,000 on a bike...protected by this little piece of sh#* 1/8" of metal that locks the column. Don't know if it can be fixed, or need a new one with new key and everything? Thanks for your responses.
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The **** itself would be ordered with your current key code. Best thing to do first is to remove the ignition **** and have a look-see. Reinstall using the proper alignment tool (which I have here if you don't get it figured out before you're up this way)
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The lock was probably just installed in the wrong position and is an easy fix.If you have a manual it's in there.It's a liitle much to post on here but there is a youtube video that is informative also.
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Hey all, peeled the metal decal "lock/unlock" off the top of ignition **** last night. Turns out the 3 Torx screws underneath decal were very loose. Tightened them, good as new. Now, just have to re-attach decal. Thanks again for info and assistance.