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 the CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE section at the very front of this owner's manual before the TABLE OF CONTENTS. Be sure to record all your key numbers in the space provided.
See Figure 1. The ignition/headlamp switch (1) controls electrical functions of the motorcycle. The key lock (2) locks the switch in the FORK LOCK or the ACCESS position.
NOTE
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)
Table 1. Ignition/Headlamp Switch/Fork Lock Positions: FLHTCUSE
FUNCTION
LABEL
OPERATION
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 the switch is in the OFF postion, 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.
1Ignition switch
2Key lock
Figure 1. Ignition/Headlamp Switch/Fork Lock: FLHTCUSE