[Steveh326]

so I picked up my new 22 RGS last weekend. I realized on Wed night I have a strange issue, I cannot lock my forks. there is not enough space under the switch to allow it to depress enough to allow the key to turn. there is very little gap between the bottom of the switch and the little plastic u shaped cover. it is as if the shaft on the ignition switch is too short, or the speedo bezel is sitting too high.

dealer had already installed factory 47 bars when I went to look at the bike. love them. Initially I thought the diameter of the bars was keeping the bezel from seating properly, and/or wiring under the bezel holding it up, so I took that apart and checked and it seems to be lining up correctly.

this should be a simple issue but so far I am stumped... if anyone has any ideas would be very much appreciated. I removed the little plastic U shaped cover and the forks lock fine now but I can't leave it like that...

I broke down and made appt for dealer to look at it next week, but this is making me feel pretty stupid for not being able to figure it out.

 

[StoneTrekker]

I think it most likely comes down to the nacelle (speedo/tach surround/cover) not being seated back in place correctly. There is a screw on each side (L&R) which should be removed and checked. Be sure the nacelle is seated all the way down. If the nacelle is slightly elevated it will in turn elevate the plastic horseshoe piece and interfere with fork lock.

If for some reason you decide to remove the horseshoe trim, proceed VERY carefully. There's a small downward-projecting tab on the rear side which holds it in place. The tab is easily damaged and if that happens you'll be buying a new horseshoe....$80 from H-D or a lookalike part from Amazon for $25. I would let the dealer handle it if the nacelle thing doesn't prove to be the problem.

 

[Steveh326]

thanks, it almost has to be the nacelle, but I took it off and gave everything a look and did not see any glaring issues. I keep wondering if the diameter of the bars is holding the nacelle up where the bar cutouts are, but haven't heard anyone mention this on factory 47 bar installs so not sure.

on my old bike, I did every mod myself so I knew every nut and bolt. I knew when and what if I screwed something up...lol. this new bike came with a bunch of mods already done, and that is a weird feeling for me.

 

[Grizzled]

I am not aware of any F47 bars that are thicker than the RGS’ already 1-1/4” bars. I wonder if the lower section of the nacelle is raised up a bit causing the upper to put you out of sorts. Try loosening the four bolts on the outside of the forks and see if the lower section drops down some

 

[StoneTrekker]

thanks, it almost has to be the nacelle, but I took it off and gave everything a look and did not see any glaring issues. I keep wondering if the diameter of the bars is holding the nacelle up where the bar cutouts are, but haven't heard anyone mention this on factory 47 bar installs so not sure.

on my old bike, I did every mod myself so I knew every nut and bolt. I knew when and what if I screwed something up...lol. this new bike came with a bunch of mods already done, and that is a weird feeling for me.

I have F47 Signature bars which the builder installed. i don't recall seeing any modification to the nacelle when I had it off during gauge replacement.

I agree it has to be the nacelle/trim position keeping the ignition from going down far enough to turn the key. I just checked mine and there is basically no room for error there.

 

[White185]

I had a very similar issue when i did my bars, mine ended up being the small U under the ignition not seated properly. took it back apart and moved my clutch cable a different route and everything was good.

 

[piper59]

I had the same problem after changing bars.Push down on the console slighly near the the lock and try the key.Thats what works for me.

 

[twowheeladdict]

so I picked up my new 22 RGS last weekend. I realized on Wed night I have a strange issue, I cannot lock my forks. there is not enough space under the switch to allow it to depress enough to allow the key to turn. there is very little gap between the bottom of the switch and the little plastic u shaped cover. it is as if the shaft on the ignition switch is too short, or the speedo bezel is sitting too high.

I am confused by your description. You lock the forks by turning the bars to the left, push in on the ignition switch and turn it to lock. Then you use the barrel key to lock the ignition switch in place.

If you are doing that and the ignition switch doesn't move, make sure the forks can turn all the way to the stops and the cover under the switch is all the way seated. Then let the dealer fix it.

 

[StoneTrekker]

I am confused by your description. You lock the forks by turning the bars to the left, push in on the ignition switch and turn it to lock. Then you use the barrel key to lock the ignition switch in place.

If you are doing that and the ignition switch doesn't move, make sure the forks can turn all the way to the stops and the cover under the switch is all the way seated. Then let the dealer fix it.

Actually I just checked.

Bars can be in any position.
Turn the ignition to 'Lock'.
Insert key.in ignition.
Push down on ignition until it stops, then rotate key.
Fork will lock automatically if bars are then turned hard left.

Anyway, this is how it works on my '20.

 

[jstucker1976]

Remove the horse shoe and see if the tumbler locks that way

 

[rhino.mrffmr]

Had same issue, it's the chrome trim piece. Just need push down little harder and it locks fine. Learned after I changed my bars and a call back the shop.

 

[twowheeladdict]

Actually I just checked.

Bars can be in any position.
Turn the ignition to 'Lock'.
Insert key.in ignition.
Push down on ignition until it stops, then rotate key.
Fork will lock automatically if bars are then turned hard left.

Anyway, this is how it works on my '20.

Never thought of trying to lock beforehand. Now I am going to have to bring up the parts diagrams to see how they accomplish that. Like a door latch instead of a deadbolt would be my guess.

 

[StoneTrekker]

Had same issue, it's the chrome trim piece. Just need push down little harder and it locks fine. Learned after I changed my bars and a call back the shop.

This did not work for me when I had issues. No matter how hard I pushed down on the ignition it would not allow the key to turn. If something is obstructing the correct seating of the nacelle or trim it's necessary to find it and get it corrected.

 

[Jactan]

so I picked up my new 22 RGS last weekend. I realized on Wed night I have a strange issue, I cannot lock my forks. there is not enough space under the switch to allow it to depress enough to allow the key to turn. there is very little gap between the bottom of the switch and the little plastic u shaped cover. it is as if the shaft on the ignition switch is too short, or the speedo bezel is sitting too high.

dealer had already installed factory 47 bars when I went to look at the bike. love them. Initially I thought the diameter of the bars was keeping the bezel from seating properly, and/or wiring under the bezel holding it up, so I took that apart and checked and it seems to be lining up correctly.

this should be a simple issue but so far I am stumped... if anyone has any ideas would be very much appreciated. I removed the little plastic U shaped cover and the forks lock fine now but I can't leave it like that...

I broke down and made appt for dealer to look at it next week, but this is making me feel pretty stupid for not being able to figure it out.

I have the same problem and so do a lot of others. CHECK MY PREV post for the fix

 

[Steveh326]

I have the same problem and so do a lot of others. CHECK MY PREV post for the fix

thanks. I am still figuring out this forum navigation, I cannot find that post.

to answer someone above, the switch turns to the left, but it will not depress far enough to let the barrel key turn the lock. I removed the little U shaped trim under the switch, and the barrel key works fine. I looked it over again this morning in the daylight and still don't see what the issue is, must have to dig deeper.

not gonna do that, this is a week old 30k bike, I am gonna let the dealer deal with it rather than I fk something up. my thouight is the techs may have seen this before and know exactly what to do.

 

[Steveh326]

thanks Jactan ! Jactan was correct, ended up being the fat bars holding the speedo bezel up just enough to block the key from turning. Ground down the bezel where the bars come thru, and now I can get the forks to lock. Still have to press down and jiggle the key, but as long as it's working I can live with that, and it may even loosen up over time will see.

I did end up breaking that little tab off tho, what a hokey setup for my fat fingers...lol. got a temp fix working now, and a cheap replacement coming from amazon.

many thanks to everyone that responded.

 

[StoneTrekker]

I learned the hard way about the horseshoe trim piece. Now I remove my ignition (knob & stem) and lay it aside before removing the trim piece. A dental pick is very useful for helping manage the little plastic tab.

 

[jstucker1976]

My horseshoe has been in my glovebox for 2 years now. Fell off pulling into our hotel on vacation and just never been to worried about it