WARNING
The automatic-on headlamp feature provides increased visibility of the rider to other motorists. Be sure headlamp is on at all times. Poor visibility of rider to other motorists can result in death or serious injury. (00030b)
See YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL section. Be sure to record all your key numbers in the space provided at the front of this book.
See Figure 1. The ignition/headlamp key switch controls electrical functions of the motorcycle.
NOTICE
Protect your vehicle against theft. Failure to lock the motorcycle after parking could result in theft and/or equipment damage. (00151b)
WARNING
Do not operate vehicle with forks locked. Locking the forks restricts the vehicle's turning ability, which could result in death or serious injury. (00035a)
NOTICE
Do not lubricate barrel locks with petroleum based lubricants or graphite. Inoperative locks may result. (00152a)
NOTICE
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the engine. (00184a)
  1. To remove the key from the ignition on FLHR models, push the key in and turn it counterclockwise.
  2. To remove the key from the ignition on FLHT models, push the key in and turn clockwise.
  3. Remove the key.
NOTE
Table 1. Ignition/Headlamp Switch Positions: 2007 Touring Models
MODEL
FUNCTION
LABEL
OPERATION
FLHT
FLHTC
FLHTCU
FLTR
FLHX
Key Lock
LOCK
Locks the switch in either the FORK LOCK or ACCESS switch position. Remove the key for security.
UNLOCK
Unlocks the switch. Unlocked, the switch can be rotated to any of the 4 positions. To prevent loss when riding, remove the key.
Switch
FORK LOCK
Insert the key, rotate the switch to FORK LOCK and press the switch down. Turn the key to LOCK and the fork is locked. To unlock the fork, insert and rotate the key to UNLOCK and the switch will pop up.
OFF
When switch is in OFF position, the ignition, lamps and accessories are off.
IGNITION
When the switch is in the IGNITION position, the motorcycle can be started and all lamps and accessories will operate.
ACCESS
When the switch is in the ACCESS position, all the lamps and accessories will operate but the engine can not be started. In ACCESS, the switch can be locked.
FLHR
FLHRC
FLHRS
Switch
Switch is locked or unlocked by lifting switch cover, inserting key and turning key counterclockwise to lock, clockwise to unlock. Key may be removed in any position.
OFF
Ignition, lamps and accessories are off.
ACCESSORY
Accessories are on. Hazard warning flashers can be left on. Instrument lamps are on. Brake lamp and horn can be activated.*
IGNITION
Ignition, lamps and accessories are on.*
* International models have an additional function. Position lamp and tail lamp are also on.
1All except FLHR models
2All FLHR models (cover shown closed)
3All FLHR models (cover shown open)
Figure 1. Ignition/Headlamp Key Switch: Touring Models