I usually use the fork lock whenever I park my V-Rod outside. I have noticed that the lock was becoming progressively harder to engage, and sometimes difficult to remove the key when it was locked. I usually had to pull my gloves off before attempting to turn the lock for fear of scratching the side cover as the key came free.
I put the tiniest drop of graphite oil (not WD-40) in the locks and then worked the key through its motion a couple of times. Both the fork lock and the ignition lock now function extremely smoothly.
I put the tiniest drop of graphite oil (not WD-40) in the locks and then worked the key through its motion a couple of times. Both the fork lock and the ignition lock now function extremely smoothly.