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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:12 AM
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I took the ignition switch off when I took my inner fairing off. I have watched the video on youtube. When I reinstalled it I can't get the forks to lock. What am I doing wrong? Everything else works like it should, but won't lock.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Are you pushing down on the switch when you try to lock it? The lock won't engage unless you're applying downward pressure on the switch at the same time.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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The switch is in. The problem i'm having is the forks won't lock when I turn the switch to lock them. The switch is inthe locked postion, but the you can turn the handle bars freely.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Someone please HELP!!!! LOL
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 04:14 AM
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Recheck your instalation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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I did the same thing 2 weeks ago make the tool shown in the utube but only flatten 1/4 inch (this only grabs the lower ring) use it turning the handle bars right till the fork locks good luck
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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Thanks PAPAFISH I willmake the tool and give that a try.
 
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