What to do if you lose your Fork Lock on a Harley?
Lost Key, Now What? If you ever lose the key to your Harley Davidson or purchase a used Harley without keys, you will need to replace your ignition switch and fork lock assemblies. These assemblies are, typically, keyed to match. That is, you should be able to use the same key for both ignition switch and the Harley fork lock.
How do you remove a fork lock assembly?
The lower tree and fork stem must be removed in order to remove/replace the fork lock assembly. ( See our video on the front end ). Once the fork stem is out of the way, you will begin by drilling a small 1/8″ hole through the small lead plug located in the frame, beneath the lock assembly.
Why is my Fork Lock not working properly?
If the set screw is too tight, the lock will not function smoothly/correctly. After reinstalling the front end and testing the key one more time, a wipe of black silicone will seal the set screw and the assembly from the elements.
Can you use the ignition switch and Fork Lock on the same Harley?
These assemblies are, typically, keyed to match and you should be able to use the same key for both ignition switch and the Harley fork lock. With this Twin Cam Softail stripped down to its bare frame, we thought it would be a good time to demonstrate the removal and replacement of the Harley fork lock assembly.
Lost Key, Now What? If you ever lose the key to your Harley Davidson or purchase a used Harley without keys, you will need to replace your ignition switch and fork lock assemblies. These assemblies are, typically, keyed to match. That is, you should be able to use the same key for both ignition switch and the Harley fork lock.
The lower tree and fork stem must be removed in order to remove/replace the fork lock assembly. ( See our video on the front end ). Once the fork stem is out of the way, you will begin by drilling a small 1/8″ hole through the small lead plug located in the frame, beneath the lock assembly.
If the set screw is too tight, the lock will not function smoothly/correctly. After reinstalling the front end and testing the key one more time, a wipe of black silicone will seal the set screw and the assembly from the elements.
These assemblies are, typically, keyed to match and you should be able to use the same key for both ignition switch and the Harley fork lock. With this Twin Cam Softail stripped down to its bare frame, we thought it would be a good time to demonstrate the removal and replacement of the Harley fork lock assembly.