NOTICE
Protect your vehicle against theft. Failure to lock the motorcycle after parking could result in theft and/or equipment damage. (00151b)
NOTE
Do not force the switch into the locked position or switch damage can occur.
See Figure 1. The FLHR/C/S has a fork lock at the top of the steering head, behind the headlamp nacelle and inset in the handlebar clamp shroud.
NOTE
The fork lock is integrated into the ignition switch on FLHT/FLTR/FLHX models.
Using the fork lock immediately after parking your motorcycle will discourage unauthorized use or theft when parking your motorcycle. For fork lock detail, refer to Controls and Indicators → Ignition.
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)
To Lock Fork on FLHR/C/S Models
  1. Turn fork to full left position.
  2. See Figure 1. Insert key and turn key counterclockwise to lock.
  3. Remove key.
To Lock Fork on FLHT/FLTR/FLHX Models
  1. Turn fork to full left position.
  2. See Controls and Indicators → Ignition. Turn switch knob to fork lock and push knob down.
  3. Turn key to lock and remove key.
1Clamp shroud
2Fork lock
Figure 1. Fork Lock: FLHR/C/S