NOTICE
Protect your vehicle against theft. Failure to lock the motorcycle after parking could result in theft and/or equipment damage. (00151b)
Using the fork lock immediately after parking your motorcycle will discourage unauthorized use or theft.
Without fairing: See Figure 1. The fork lock is at the top of the steering head, behind the headlamp nacelle and inset in the handlebar clamp shroud.
With fairing: See Operation → Ignition Switch → Ignition Switch. The fork lock is integrated into the ignition switch.
NOTE
Do not force the switch into the locked position or switch damage can occur.
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: Without fairing
  1. Turn fork to full left position.
  2. See Figure 1. Insert key and turn key counterclockwise to LOCK position. Remove key.
  3. To unlock fork, insert key and turn clockwise to UNLOCK position. Remove key.
  4. Check steering for proper operation by turning the handlebars through the full operating range. Handlebars should turn smoothly without binding.
To Lock Fork: With fairing
  1. Turn fork to full left position.
  2. See Operation → Ignition Switch → Ignition Switch. Turn switch knob to FORK LOCK. Push knob down.
  3. Insert key and turn key to LOCK position. Remove key.
  4. To unlock fork, insert key and turn to UNLOCK position. Remove key. Rotate switch knob out from the FORK LOCK position.
  5. Check steering for proper operation by turning the handlebars through the full operating range. Handlebars should turn smoothly without binding.
1Unlock
2Lock
Figure 1. Fork Lock: Without Fairing