Fork Lock ?

[Bikerbozo]

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.

 

[Bikerbozo]

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.

 

[DK Custom Products]

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

 

[Phu Cat]

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

 

[PosseRider]

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.

 

[bcop31]

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.