Fork Lock Change

[White Dog]

Neither of the keys I got with my '95 K75 will lock the fork lock.  The ignition key goes in but will not turn the lock.  My other key locks the bags.  Are there any instructions a simpleton like me could follow to remove the lock cylinder?  Once out, I can maybe change the tumblers around so my key will work the lock.  I've looked on the Search Function but could not find anything on "Fork Lock" but plenty of hits on "blocks".

[Laitch]

Neither of the keys I got with my '95 K75 will lock the fork lock.  The ignition key goes in but will not turn the lock.  "blocks".

You might need a different key but first, try the method described variously in this thread from the K100-forum with both keys. The locks can be tricky until you get the hang of them. Soaking the lock with some penetrant could loosen hardened grease that might be inhibiting rotation of the key.

[White Dog]

Thanks, Laitch, I had not known the correct procedure for activating the fork lock.  My ignition key would turn CCW, but not far.  Then, the pushing in was problematic, as there was very little inward movement.  So, I sprayed liberally with WD-40 and kept working the key and finally hit on the right combination of pushing the key in, moving the handlebars back from dead lock a tad and key moved to the right and the forks were locked.  Problem solved--not yet.  The key would turn CCW but the inner part of the cylinder would not pop out.  So, more WD40, then silicone spray.  Now, If I can just remember the total procedure, I have about a 20% chance of locking/unlocking the forks.  BMW ingenuity continues to amaze me.  I'm still dizzy-headed over the 4-pin fuel pump connector problem I recently experienced.

[White Dog]

As follow up to previous posts, I offer this:


TO LOCK FORKS
1)   Insert key, turn CCW
[/size]2)  Push key in!
[/size]3)  Turn key CW, while holding key in and verify handlebars are at dead right
[/size]4)  While holding key in, move handlebars to left just a tad
[/size]5)  Jiggle handlebars and/or key until key can be turned CW
[/size]6)  Pull key out, observe that forks are locked and inner part of lock cylinder is  still depressed inside the lock.
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[/size]7)  If you find that the forks are not locked, repeat 1-6.
[/size]8)  Repeat step 7, ad nausea.
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[/size]However, if you are robbing a bank, it might not be a good idea to lock your forks ahead of time--otherwise the police will have you and the bike.   :hehehe

[Laitch]

That about sums it up, alright.  :clap:

Whenever the bike is out of my sight and the terrain permits it, my bike is up on the side stand with its fork locked. I do that for two reasons. The first is that it makes the bike less attract to dreamers of any age who want to play make-believe on it because few people want to pretend they're making u-turns. The second reason is that it's a public service to awaken vulnerable apprentice sociopaths to a different life. My bike's locked fork might be the last-straw obstacle of inconvenience that gets them thinking, "This is BS! I'm going to back to school and become a lawyer."

[White Dog]

Police say locks are to keep honest people out   If someone wants your bike, they will get it, fork lock or no fork lock.

[Laitch]

Police say locks are to keep honest people out   If someone wants your bike, they will get it, fork lock or no fork lock.

Pithy.

I'm not trying to keep the bike from being stolen; I'm trying to turn somebody from a stupid life of crime. Obviously, you've never been an apprentice sociopath.

[Hilltopper46]

Pithy.

I'm not trying to keep the bike from being stolen; I'm trying to turn somebody from a stupid life of crime. Obviously, you've never been an apprentice sociopath.

FWIW, a locked fork lock kept someone from making off with my 2001 HD FLSTC in Magog, QE one night.  They tried to drill it out and were unsuccessful. The insurance company put a new frame on the bike for me, plus some other various bits they determined were ruined.


I leave the key in this K1100, but it's always there when I come back....

[jakgieger]

The second reason is that it's a public service to awaken vulnerable apprentice sociopaths to a different life. My bike's locked fork might be the last-straw obstacle of inconvenience that gets them thinking, "This is BS! I'm going to back to school and become a lawyer."

:hehehe I'm thinking maybe something in politics :dunno

[White Dog]

FWIW, a locked fork lock kept someone from making off with my 2001 HD FLSTC in Magog, QE one night.  They tried to drill it out and were unsuccessful. The insurance company put a new frame on the bike for me, plus some other various bits they determined were ruined.


I leave the key in this K1100, but it's always there when I come back....

I thought you were going to say "and there were 2 just like it parked beside it."

[Hilltopper46]

I thought you were going to say "and there were 2 just like it parked beside it."

 :hehehe :hehehe :hehehe


If one of them had a sound exhaust system that would be OK.  I'm actually beginning to develop a fondness for the old thing.