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Always try and use mine. There were mechanical issues with ignition switch recently, lock worked sporadically. They replaced top section of switch. Turns on good now. But after a couple uses, lock no longer works at all. Next warranty issue for them.
Turned out lock just needed to be well greased. Why it wasn't done in 100k of service visits to HD is any bodies guess.
I use mine all the time while traveling. Never had a problem. But I do use some silicone spray in the barrel lock periodically to keep it working smoothly.
On a related note- I read some of the CVO's? had an electronic fork lock, that worked off the FOB.
I have not researched it any more, but plan to. Sounds like a REALLY DUMB idea to me. Would hate to have it malfunction and lock the forks while riding.
Kevin
The fork lock on every EG I've ever had would hang up occasionally just like the steering wheel on a car where you have to move the steering wheel one way or the other to unbind the lock. What's the big deal? It's a normal occurrence on this type of lock from what I've seen. Never had one go to the extreme of having to take the lock a part. Yet.
PC
Beware of liberals posing as Americans.
On the other hand, out of 10 Harleys & several over 80,000 miles, never had an issue with the lock. Use all the time, but when I service ,a little shot of graphite in every lock. No problems.
When I had my new 2006 Ultra Classic the fork lock malfunctioned 3 times all within the first year! Luckily I was within about 10 miles of the HD dealership each time it locked up so the dealership sent out a mechanic each time to take apart the lock and get me going again. After the third time the dealership said there would be a recall coming on that particular lock model/year. I don't know if there ever was a recall not or not as I sold it and bought my Goldwing.
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